M-1 Vocational Student Visa

Persons who desire to enter the U.S. solely for the purpose of pursuing a full course of study at an established vocational or other non-academic institution in the U.S. must first obtain an M-1 vocational student visa. In order to qualify, the person must:

• Maintain a residence in a foreign country with no intent of abandoning;
• Seek to enter the United States temporarily and solely for the purpose of pursuing a full course of study at an established vocational or other recognized nonacademic institution in the U.S. ; and
• The vocational or non-academic program must be approved by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service.

To determine if you are eligible for an M-1 Vocational Student Visa, as a qualified student entering an approved vocational or non-academic program, please contact our office for a consultation.