Academic Programs with Restrictions for F-1 International Students

Some of TCC's academic programs have restrictions for students studying with an F-1 visa.

Academic Programs Ineligible for I-20

Due to program length, course progression, or mode of instruction, TCC does not issue I-20s for the programs listed in this section.

If you plan to attend TCC on an F-1 visa, you should not apply for any of the following programs:

Accounting Information Management, AAS
Accounting Specialist I, Certificate Level 1
Accounting Specialist II, Certificate Level 2
Administrative Specialist, Certificate Level 1
Advanced Composite Technology, Enhanced Skills Certificate
Avionics Line Maintenance, Enhanced Skills Certificate
After School Provider, Certificate Level 1
Anesthesia Technology, AAS
Applications Specialist, Certificate Level 1
Architectural Technology, AAS
Basic Bookkeeper, Occupational Skills Award
Basic CAD Technician, Occupational Skills Award
Basic Peace Officer Certification (requires US citizenship)
Business Administration: Marketing, AAS
Catering/Private Chef, Certificate Level 2
Central Sterile Processing, Certificate Level 1
Child Care Administration, Certificate Level 2
Child Development, AAS
Computed Tomography Advanced, Advanced Technical Certificate
Construction Management Technology, AAS
Conversational ASL for Healthcare Workers Certificate, Occupational Skills Award
Culinary Arts, AAS
Dental Hygiene, AAS
Diagnostic Medical Sonography, AAS
Diesel Technician, Certificate Level 1
Dietary Manager, Certificate Level 1
Emergency Medical Services, AAS
Emergency Medical Technician, Certificate Level 1
Food & Nutrition Coach, Certificate Level 2
General Service Technician, Occupational Skills Award
Geographic Information Systems (GIS), AAS
Health Information Technology, AAS
Healthcare Management, AAS
Healthcare Management Specialist I, Certificate Level 1
Healthcare Management Specialist II, Certificate Level 2
Healthy Meal Planning, Occupational Skills Award
Hospitality Management: Food Service Management, AAS
Hospitality Management: Hospitality/Travel & Tourism, AAS
Hospitality Management: Meeting & Event Planning/Convention & Group Management, AAS
HVAC Installer, Occupational Skills Award
Industrial Technician, AAS
Library Technician, AAS
Library Technician, Certificate Level 1
Logistics and Supply Chain Management, AAS
Long Term Care Administration, Certificate Level 1
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology Advanced, Advanced Technical Certificate
Medical Assistant, Certificate Level 1
Mental Health and Human Services, AAS
Mental Health Substance Abuse Counseling, AAS
Nuclear Medicine Technology, AAS
Nutrition and Dietetics, AAS
Office Assistant, Occupational Skills Award
Office Technology Professional, AAS
Office Technology Specialist, Certificate Level 2
Ophthalmic Assistant II, Certificate Level 2
Ophthalmic Technician, AAS
Paramedic Program, Certificate Level 1
Patient Care Technician, Certificate Level 1
Physical Therapist Assistant, AAS
Preschool Child Care Provider, Certificate Level 1
Radio, Television and Film, AAS
Radiologic Technology, AAS
Registered Dental Assistant, Certificate Level 1
Respiratory Care, AAS
Security Management, Occupational Skills Award
Sign Language Interpreting, AAS
Small Business Associate, Occupational Skills Award
Social Work, Certificate Level 1
Substance Abuse Counseling, Certificate Level 1
Surgical Technology, AAS
Sustainable Food Crops, Occupational Skills Award
Toyota General Service Technician, Certificate Level 1
Toyota Service Technician, Certificate Level 2
Vascular Interventional Radiography, ATC

Updated May 26, 2026