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Student visas enable international students to pursue academic or vocational programs in the United States. Schools must be SEVP-certified and students must maintain enrollment to keep status.

Common student visa processes cover:

1. Obtaining Form I-20 or DS-2019 from the school
2. Paying the SEVIS fee
3. Scheduling consular interviews and preparing documentation
4. Entering the U.S. with proper visa classification
5. Maintaining full-time enrollment and reporting requirements

• Delays in visa issuance or administrative processing
• Managing Optional Practical Training (OPT) or Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
• Transferring between schools or changing academic levels
• Addressing status violations due to reduced course loads
• Coordinating travel during school breaks

Immigration counsel supports students and academic institutions with compliant planning and problem-solving.

• Preparing students for consular interviews
• Advising on OPT, STEM extensions, and change of status
• Handling reinstatement after status violations
• Coordinating dependents on F-2 or J-2 visas
• Planning transitions to employment or permanent residency

Professional advice is key when navigating complex school or employment timelines.

• You face consular delays or refusals
• You need to change academic levels or institutions
• You lost status and need reinstatement
• You want to take a reduced course load for medical reasons
• You plan to work off-campus and need authorization

LexPair connects students and schools with immigration advisors who understand academic calendars and compliance rules.

Fees vary based on whether assistance is needed for initial visas, reinstatement, or employment transitions.

• Flat fees for initial visa preparation
• Hourly consulting for OPT/CPT planning
• USCIS filing fees for change or extension of status
• Document courier and translation costs