F-1 Student Visa
F-1 is the visa status for international students enrolled full time at a school certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). It allows academic study along with limited work authorization through Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT). Use the tools and guides below to find your OPT dates, look up your school's F-1 enrollment data, and read guides on applications, deadlines, and reporting requirements.
Find Your OPT Dates
Answer a few questions about your program, including any CPT you have used, and get your OPT application window, start and end dates, and reporting deadlines.
F-1 Enrollment by School
See active F-1 student counts by school and campus from 2017 to 2024, based on ICE SEVIS data.