Guide
F-1 Grace Period Decision Guide
Understand your 60-day grace period and what you can do during it.
What you get
- Learn exactly what the 60-day grace period is and when it starts after your program ends
- Discover which activities are permitted during grace period (travel, job searching, optional practical training)
- Understand restrictions: no unauthorized employment, limited course enrollment, and visa implications
- Get a clear timeline for when you must leave the US or transition to another visa status
- Avoid costly mistakes with practical checklists and decision trees for your specific situation
- Know your extension options: OPT, H-1B, and other visa pathways explained simply
Format3 printable pages
Use caseFast, specific, actionable
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