STUDENT VISA TO THE UNITED STATES

VOCATIONAL STUDENT (M-1) VISA

A Vocational Student Visa allows applicants to come to the United States to attend a vocational or non-academic school, such as a trade school or practical training school. Foreign students may remain in the US with a Vocational Student Visa so long as they continue to engage in full-time studies.

Spouses and unmarried children under age 21 may accompany the applicant to the United States for the remainder of the applicant’s stay. Children may attend public or private primary and secondary schools without having to obtain their own Student Visa.

DO I QUALIFY FOR A VOCATIONAL STUDENT VISA (M-1) TO THE US?

Our Free Visa Eligibility Assessment is designed to instantly determine if you are eligible to apply for a Vocational Student (M-1) Visa to the US. This assessment uses the criteria set by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. It is the most comprehensive and technologically advanced online Migration Assessment tool available.

VOCATIONAL STUDENT VISA (M-1) BASIC REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for the Vocational Student Visa, foreign students must apply for and be accepted by a vocational or non-academic institution in the US. The applicant must apply for the visa prior to their entry and show that the purpose of their stay is for full-time studies, consisting of 18 hours or more of study per week. Students must show proof of sufficient funds to cover the costs of schooling and living expenses and maintain their residence abroad while showing proof of binding ties to ensure their return home.

VOCATIONAL STUDENT VISA (M-1) ENTITLEMENTS

As a Vocational Student, the applicant may remain in the US for 1 year with further extensions up to 3 years as a full-time student. Once full-time studies are completed, the applicant may remain in the US for 30 days to prepare for departure.

The applicant’s spouse and unmarried children under 21 years of age may accompany the applicant to the US upon approval of an M-2 visa. The applicant’s spouse may not accept employment or engage in study, but the applicant’s children may attend primary and secondary school during their stay in the US.

Vocational Students are allowed to engage in Optional Practical Training (OPT), which is temporary employment that is directly related to the student’s area of study, for 1 month for every 4 months of study.

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