Getting Started Students

Overview of Student Immigration Status Options

At WashU, students can choose between two immigration statuses for study: the F-1 student status and visa and the J-1 exchange visitor student category and visa. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) governs F-1 immigration status and the U.S. Department of State (DOS) governs J-1 immigration status. Both F-1 and J-1 students must enroll […]