The USA department announced the F and M types of student visas that are issued to them a year in advance. According to the visa regime, international students can easily apply 120 days before beginning the study program. They can submit the visa application 365 days in advance.

After getting the visa in advance, the international students are able to enter the USA before the 30 days of their study program start.

The F1 is a student visa that is issued to international students who want to study in the USA and covers different educational levels.

Key facts of USA announcement

1. The announcement of work visa by the USA affects overseas student’s applications who are studying in any STEM field ( Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics)
2. In this way, the USA work visa move is considered beneficial for students who applied in any STEM field.
3. As per the latest press release, the expedited processing will start on 6 march for some categories on 3 April.
4. According to the officials, it is determined that expedited processing comes with the following benefits.

• It makes it easy for you to fill out the US Work visa application
• The expansion of online visa application filling increases your access to immigration services for students who involved in it
• The new measure by the USA department will permit students to contribute to the economy and society in the USA

Get a work visa stay within the country

Foreign nationals in the USA, as visitors or who can get a valid job offer, will be able to apply for a work visa and get it without leaving the country. This new visa rule is valid till 2025.

According to the visa policy change, those applying for work in the USA are required to apply for an initial work visa before they come to the US. If they already reside in the USA with visitor status, when they get approved for a work visa, they will not be required to leave the country to issue the work visa.

Eligibility criteria to apply for the USA work permit

According to online sources, millions of students dream of studying in the USA from all over the world. Recently, the USA government launched the premium processing of work visas with the studying program. If you are also one of those who are either planning to move to the USA or already reside there, then the premium processing for the visa program is best for you. Here are the eligibility criteria that decide whether you are qualified to apply for a USA work visa or not

• It would be best if you had a valid status as a visitor to the USA on a day when you apply for a work permit.
• It would be best if you had your job offer that is supported by LMIA ( labor market impact assessment)
• You have to submit the application for the employee work visa no later than 28 February 2025
• Moreover, it would be best if you also met the admission criteria

Applicants who have visitors status already but also held a valid work visa in the previous 12 months can get the interim work authorization to begin working for a new employer before their work visa application is finalized

Processing for the STEM and OPT students in the USA

The USCIS, US citizenship, and immigration services announced the premium processing expansion for F-1 students who seek optional practical training.

The F-1 students who seek mathematics, technology, science, and engineering OPT extensions. Online upgrade filling is available in these categories. They only accept the latest paper version of your visa application by email.

Keep in your mind that USCIS will reject your work visa application for pending form I-765 receive before 6 march or before 3 April.

If you want to file the I-907 online, you should create the USCIS online account that provides you with a secure and convenient method to submit work visa forms, pay fees, and check the status of your application.

Conclusion

Here are the details on the eligibility criteria and processing for an F-1 visa that allows you to work in the USA while studying.