1) F-1 Student Path (Your Foundation)

Your F-1 visa is the foundation of everything else in your American journey. One mistake here—even an innocent one—can end your stay. This section teaches you to protect your status like it's your most valuable possession, because it is.

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Maintain F-1 status (your #1 job in America)

Your F-1 status is more fragile than you think. You must be enrolled full-time every semester—12 credits for undergrads, 8-9 for graduate students. Here's what most people don't know: you can only take ONE online class per semester toward your full-time requirement. Drop below full-time without DSO approval? Your status is violated immediately. Every time you move, you have exactly 10 days to update your address in the SEVP Portal. Set a calendar reminder the day you sign any new lease.

1) F-1 Student Path (Your Foundation)

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