Immigration
Immigration regulations change or are modified periodically. Please keep in touch with International Student and Scholar Services at the Center for International Education for up-to-date information. Immigration regulations can also be viewed at USCIS.
Visa Options at CCSU
Visa Chart
Visa Type
Description
Study Requirements
Employment Restrictions
Student Visa
- Maintain full-time study.
- Part-time study only with approval from CIE.
- On Campus: Work 20 hours during the semester, 40 hours during vacation.
- May participate in CPT (Full time or part time). Authorization is required.
- May participate in OPT during or after end of program-apply through USCIS-EAD card required.
- Severe Economic Hardship-apply through USCIS-EAD Card required.
F-2
F-1 Dependent
- Spouse: Can study part time in any certified program; full time in a vocational or recreational studies, such as hobbies are permitted.
- Not permitted to work.
Exchange Student
- Maintain full-time study.
- Work 20 hours during the semester, 40 hours during vacation.
- May participate in off campus work-Academic Training. Authorization is required.
Exchange Scholar
- Full time research/incidental study.
- Options are limited with prior approval from Responsible Officer (RO).
J-2
Exchange Student Dependent
- May engage in part- or full-time study.
- Eligible to work - EAD required through USCIS.
B-1/B-2
Visitor Visa
- May not begin any ‘Course of Study’ (F/T or P/T) unless approved by USCIS.
- Not permitted to work.
H-4
H-1B Dependent
- May engage in full time or part time study
- Not permitted to work.