The U.S. government uses the term nonimmigrant to refer to foreign nationals who are admitted to the United States temporarily for a specific purpose. By contrast, the term immigrant refers to foreign nationals who wish to come to the United States permanently. F-1 and M-1 students are considered nonimmigrants because their sole purpose for coming to the United States is to complete a program of study at a Student and Exchange Visitor Program-certified school and any associat

As an F-1 international student, you must follow the rules and maintain your student status during your annual vacation or while on a school break. Whether you are taking your annual vacation or it is a school break, if you would like to travel outside the United States, your first step should always be to talk with your designated school official (DSO). However, the other rules for annual vacation and school breaks are different. Annual Vacation You are eligible to take an a