CIS regulations determine no matter if you are able to work on-campus, off-campus, or pursuant to practical training. If in fact you would like to know if you can work, the best place to start is by asking your institution’s Designated Student Officer.

Steps to Acquiring a Student Visa
This section seeks to assist students going to the U.S. for further studies on F1 visa:

Step 1: Take The Required Academic Test for Planned Education
• Figure out what test you need to take
• Register for the test
• Take and pass the test in home country

Step 2: Register at an accredited U.S. College or University
• Find a University you would like to Attend in the United States See tips on finding a suitable university for you.
• Apply to the College/University
• Fulfil all formalities of registration
• Obtain an I-20
(After all your registration formalities has been completed the College/University will send you an I-20 which you will need while applying for the visa.)

Step 3: Apply for the Student Visa
You will apply for the student visa and go through a visa interview at a US consulate in your home country. See below for the obligated documents that goes along with the visa application.

If in fact your immediate family is coming to USA with you on a Student Dependant Visa, then apply for their visa at the same time as yours.

Visa will be issued for the duration mentioned on your form I-20. (In practice most students successfully get five-year visas irrespective of the duration mentioned on the I-20).

If in fact you are refused a visa, you can apply again and again. There is no limit to the number of times you can apply for a visa.
Having relatives or family in the US does not disqualify you for a US visa.

Step 4: Get the Visa Stamped

Step 5: Communicate with your College/University for significant information and key dates.