Student Visas to Study at CPP
As an international student at CPP, it is most likely that you will have one of two types of nonimmigrant status: F-1 or J-1.
As a nonimmigrant student, you will face certain restrictions:
- You are limited in what you can do while in the United States.
- You will have to follow certain regulations to maintain your legal status.
- You will have a date by which you must leave the country or ½ûÂþÌìÌà for further privileges.
- You must have a home outside the United States to which you intend to return.
All full-time, degree-seeking international students qualify for an F-1 visa. However, international students participating in one of CPP's visiting exchange programs qualify for a J-1 visa.
The International Students and Scholars Office is a resource for you throughout your stay. Ask us any questions you have, and we will do our best to help you.
Common Questions
Visa
- A stamp in your passport that allows you to request permission to enter the United States.
Visa Status
- Your status is your immigration status.
- You need to maintain your status paperwork throughout your time here in order to stay in the United States—and we will help you do that.
J-1 status is for exchange students and visiting scholars/fellows. If you are participating in an exchange or visiting scholar program and will be at CPP for a set time period (typically a semester or an academic year), you are considered an exchange visitor.
If you attend CPP in J-1 status, you may be subject to a two-year home residency requirement after you complete your program. While you are here, your spouse and other dependents are free to study full or part time and to ½ûÂþÌìÌà for work authorization. Learn more about J-1 status.
