‎M-1 Student Visa

VISA M-1 TO STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES

The United States arouses the enthusiasm of young people wishing to continue their studies in a reputable establishment and thus acquire real professional skills. To be able to study in an institute or a training establishment of excellence in America, it is necessary to have the appropriate travel authorization documents, including a visa. What type of visa is appropriate for vocational training in the United States?

WHAT IS THE M-1 VISA?

The M visa, specifically an M-1 visa, is an official document allowing you to enter the United States and also to follow relevant professional training. Among the fields in which the individual can train in a reputable establishment in the United States, there are, for example, electrical engineering, mechanics, computer science, robotics, and cybernetics... Foreign nationals opt for training related to the culinary arts and pastry, plumbing, cosmetology, aeronautics, and piloting, etc. those wishing to enter the United States for vocational training will need an M-1 visa.

CONDITIONS FOR OBTAINING THE M-1 VISA

To have the chance to obtain an M-1 visa, it is necessary to have a good command of the English language. Nationals of foreign countries will also have to pass a level test and an English language proficiency test to have the chance of being admitted to a vocational training institution in the United States.
The individual must have sufficient resources for a long stay in the United States and especially to cover expenses related to training and daily needs. Similarly, an M-1 visa holder is not permitted to work off-campus. As for work on campus, you must obtain an Employment Authorization Document or work permit to be able to exercise it.
It is necessary for the foreign national to obtain an invitation and acceptance letter from an educational institution in America in order to apply for an M-1 visa.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF AN M-1 VISA?

The M-1 visa allows many advantages for the foreign national holding this residence permit. It is first of all an essential document allowing to enter American territory. To pass the immigration service, it is necessary to present this document and in addition a valid passport. Then, this official document remains valid throughout the professional training followed by the foreign national in an adequate establishment in America.
During their long stay in the United States, the individual can work part-time on campus once they have a US work permit available. He also wins the right to open a bank account, follow training courses to obtain a driving license, etc.

HOW DO I APPLY FOR AN M-1 VISA?

Obtaining the letter of invitation and acceptance from a training institution in America is the starting point for applying for the travel and professional training authorization that is the M-1 visa. The institution then issues a Form I-20 to the foreign national. After completing this form, the individual will also need to complete the DS-160 visa application form and pay the application fee which is US$160, and also the SEVIS student identification fee -I- 901. Among the documents necessary to provide and propose for the M-1 long-stay visa application, he has a valid biometric passport, a valid passport number, proof of domiciliation, an identity card…
The applicant will have to observe a waiting period of 2 days maximum before obtaining an M-1 visa. Nevertheless, about its validity period, it is a residence permit valid throughout the period when the foreign national is undergoing vocational training in America. Please note that the M entry and professional study visa does not allow you to obtain a resident card, residence permit, or Green Card in the USA.