Visas
Non-Immigrant Visas
Allowed Additional Stay in the United States after Completing Studies
A student who has completed the studies specified in his/her I-20, and any authorized practical training, is allowed an additional stay before departing from the U.S.:
Students with F-1 Visas – an additional period of 60 days to prepare for departure from the U.S. or to transfer to another school
Students with M-1 Visas – an additional period of 30 days to prepare for departure from U.S. The 30-day period to prepare for departure is allowed as long as the student maintained a full course of study and maintained status. M visa students may receive extensions up to three years for the total program.