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Learn what it means to be in F-1 status, what rules you must follow, and how to successfully navigate your time studying at UB.

The U.S. Department of State issued 12,689 fewer F-1 visas in May 2025 compared to the May before, which could forecast a decline in international students able to attend U.S. universities this fall.

Any time your local address changes, please submit MyISS>F-1 and J-1 Student Services>Address Update to provide us with your correct local address. Those whose academic program requires them to be ...

A student who is maintaining valid F-1 status may transfer from one SEVP-certified school to another. The transfer process electronically moves a student's SEVIS record while retaining the same SEVIS ...

For many international students, getting a US student visa is the first big hurdle on the road to studying abroad. Yet, a significant number of applicants are refused, often leaving them puzzled and ...