F-1 Visa Border Commuter Students
Students who are citizens of Mexico may apply for this I-20 category which allows them to attend a college or university in the U.S. that is within 75 miles of the U.S./Mexico border.
F-1 Visa Border Commuters students may attend Cuyamaca College as full-time or part-time students.
F-1 Visa Student Restrictions and Rules
Students must abide by the following rules:
- Full-time students may not exceed12 units per semester.
- Students are not allowed to live in the U.S. They can cross the border only on the days they have classes.
- Students are not allowed to have an F-2 dependent I-20.
- Students are not allowed to work on campus at Cuyamaca College.
- Students are not allowed to work off campus.
- Students will receive a new I-20 each semester.
For more information on the F-1 Visa Border Commuter Status, you may visit the U.S. Exchange and Visitor Program website
Application Deadlines
Application Deadline:
Application deadlines:
| Fall 2025: | June 1st |
| Spring 2026: | Opens on September 1st |
Documents
| Document |
Description |
| Application Checklist |
Mexican nationals who are border commuters. For students who live close to the U.S./Mexico border and will attend Cuyamaca College while residing in Mexico. |
|
AB91 - Nonresident Tuition Exemption Affidavit |
Students must submit the AB91 - Nonresident Tuition Exemption Affidavit. This form serves as proof that you meet the requirements for a non-resident tuition exemption and agree to the process of commuting from Mexico to Cuyamaca College only coming into the USA on days you have class. |