Study & Graduate Pathways for United States
Explore every study abroad pathway we cover for United States. Each guide is prepared against the official government criteria and sets out who it suits, the eligibility, and the steps involved.
United States study abroad pathways
F-1 academic student visa
The standard visa for international students who wish to pursue full-time academic degree programs at accredited US colleges, u…
Read guide02M-1 vocational student visa
For international students engaging in full-time vocational, technical, or non-academic programs in the United States (flight s…
Read guide03F-1 OPT
Temporary employment authorization for F-1 academic students directly related to their major area of study, providing up to 12…
Read guide04STEM OPT extension
Allows eligible F-1 students with qualifying degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) to extend their…
Read guide05Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
Authorization allowing F-1 students to engage in alternative work/study, internships, or cooperative education directly require…
Read guide06Student visa status and compliance
Essential guidance for international students on maintaining lawful F-1/M-1 status, course load requirements, grace periods, an…
Read guideUnited States Study Abroad Ecosystem & Related Global Pathways
Explore supporting intelligence briefings, interactive points assessment tools, institutional services, and parallel global migration pathways.

