a visa available to full-time students who are admitted to an academic or language training program.  Applicants must provide proof of the financial support needed for educational and living expenses, must retain a residence outside the U.S., and cannot work more than twenty hours a week at an on-campus job or spend more than one year of practical training after completion of courses.  The U.S. government may issue additional employment authorization to students if severe unforeseen economic hardships arise after coming to the U.S.

The F-1 visa is a category of student visa, given by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).