First, China's entry policy for studying abroad
Students with valid F- 1 and M- 1 visas can fly directly to the United States within 30 days before the start of the fall semester of 20021,and 14 days do not need to transfer to a third country. If you don't have an F 1 visa, you need to apply for an F 1 visa first. Students who do not have a visa, if they want to apply for a new F- 1 or M- 1 visa, please check the visa service status of the nearest embassy or consulate. At present, they need to wait for the visa business of the US Embassy in China to resume.
Second, the current immigration policy in the United States.
At present, the State Council has made a positive statement: American embassies and consulates abroad will issue F 1 student visas to China students after they prove that they have lived outside China for 14 days and meet the visa requirements.
Passengers are required to provide a COVID-19 negative report within 3 days of entering the United States. Airlines must confirm that passengers have a report before boarding, otherwise they must be refused boarding. At the same time, the CDC advises passengers to test COVID-19 again within 3-5 days after entering the United States, and to isolate themselves at home for 7 days.
Extend the OPT time for foreign students with third and fourth degrees
It is understood that the US Department of National Security officially issued new regulations on April 4, and the internship period (OPT) of foreign students with four degrees in natural science, technology, engineering and mathematics will be extended from the current 12 months to 29 months.
OPT extension is not only applicable to international students in the United States who are still awaiting approval for their H 1-B visas during the internship period or when the internship period has expired, but also applicable to international students in the United States who will receive these degrees in the future.
Four, the Ministry of public middle schools to open the enrollment of China students.
In addition to the relaxation of the study abroad policy in the United States, the ways of studying in the United States are also constantly diversified. In the past, American public high schools only admitted students with J- 1 visas. Experts also pointed out that a new study abroad program for domestic senior two students will provide a brand-new way for China students to study in the United States.