Top Things to know about International Visa for Schools in the USA

Are you an international student? Do you want to pursue your study at a reputable university or school in the USA? Have you heard about the international visa for schools in the USA?

What do you understand by International Student Visa for Schools in the USA?

International visa or M1 visa is a temporary student visa that all international students need to attend non-academic or vocational school or university in the USA such as a practical training school or trade school. The M1 visa is for only for nonacademic or vocational studies. For which, the M1 visa holders for vocational and technical programs are not permitted to work while pursuing their studies at a university in the USA. It is required that the M1 student visa applicants must give the evidence of having sufficient funds to pay all tuition and living costs for the entire period of their intended stay.

To get an M1 visa or internal student visa, a student must present a signed Form I-20 at United States consulate or Embassy in their home country.

What are the Benefits of International Visa or M1 Visa for Students?

1.Enter the US as a full-time non-academic or vocational student.

2.Easily transfer from one school to another (only with the permission of the USCIS)

3.Get an opportunity to work legally on-campus (on a part-time basis) as well as also legally work off-campus (only with the permission of the USCIS) on an assignment that is related to your field of study

4.Freely travel in and out of the USA

How is a Student Eligible for M1 Visa or International Visa?

1.If you are going to attend an approved vocational study program

2.If you are going to get engaged in a full course of study

How to Apply for an International Student Visa or M1 Visa?

You can opt for filling up an online Non-immigrant Visa Application and pay the visa application fee. After completing the nonimmigrant visa electronic or online application (Form DS-160), you must take the print out of it (to bring to your visa interview round).

Normally the international visa for students or M1 visa is issued up to 120 days in advance of your course study start date.

What are the Important Documents required for a Visa Interview?

1.Valid passport

2.The confirmation page or print-out of the non-immigrant visa application )Form DS-160)

3.Payment Receipt of the application fee

4.Photo (as per the format explained in the photograph requirements)

5.Certificate of eligibility for M1 student status (Form 1-20)

Is it possible to Apply for Extension of Stay on the M1 International Student Visa?

After completion of your studies, you may apply for an extension on M1 visa to pursue practical training.

If you want to learn more about the International visa for schools, then feel free to call Concord Rusam at 212-619-2260 or send an email: info@concordrusam.com. We are always ready to answer your any question regarding the M1 visa process. Concord Rusam is Officially Certified and Approved as the International School in the USA.