Student Services
- About ISS
- Prospective Students
- International Student Orientation
- Current Students
- Forms
- Visa Travel
- General Visa Information
- Visa Denial & Delays
- The U.S. Entry & Exit
- Leave of Absence
- Travel Inside the U.S.
- Travel Outside the U.S.
- Travel to Canada, Mexico & Adjacent Islands
- Change of Status to F-1 or F-2
- Applying for a Visa
- Lost Immigration Documents
- Special Registration NSEERS
- Avoid SEVIS Termination
- Campus Resources
- Living in San Antonio
- Financial Aid Resources
- Insurance
General Visa Information
There are several different types of visas available in the United States. Some, such as F-1 and J-1, are used frequently by students and scholars. Others, such as B-1, are used for business travel. Please check with an international student advisor to determine which visa is the best choice for you.
This chart might help you.











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