You are a new applicant with a current and valid US visa other than F-1, wishing to apply for a change of status to F-1 visa.
For example, currently holds a tourist (B) visa and wants to obtain a student (F) visa.
You are a new applicant currently residing outside of the US, wishing to apply for a new F-1 student visa and study in the US.
For example, currently lives in South Korea and wishes to obtain a new F-1 student visa to come to the US.
You are a new applicant holding a US citizenship, a US permanent residency, a current and valid US visa other than F-1 and does not wish to apply for F-1 visa, or an overseas resident wishing to study online from their home country.