
Students and Employment - USCIS
Apr 8, 2025 · M-1 Student Visa. The M-1 visa (Vocational Student) category includes students in vocational or other nonacademic programs, other than language training. Employment. F-1 …
Chapter 1 - Purpose and Background - USCIS
Feb 26, 2025 · The F and M nonimmigrant visa categories are for aliens seeking to study in the United States. The nonimmigrant academic student (F-1) classification allows an alien to enter …
Changing to a Nonimmigrant F or M Student Status | USCIS
Nov 25, 2024 · Apply at a U.S. consulate or embassy for an F-1 or M-1 visa to travel to the United States in order to seek admission as a student. If you are from a country where no visa is …
7.4.2 F-1 and M-1 Nonimmigrant Students - USCIS
Apr 2, 2025 · Foreign students pursuing academic studies and/or language training programs are classified as F-1 nonimmigrants, while foreign students pursuing nonacademic or vocational …
Chapter 2 - Eligibility Requirements - USCIS
Feb 26, 2025 · To be eligible for F-1 or M-1 status, aliens must meet the following requirements: [1] Be bona fide students qualified to pursue a full course of study; Seek to enter the United …
Students and Exchange Visitors - USCIS
Jan 24, 2025 · For more information, please see the USCIS Policy Manual and the Exchange Visitor Visa page on the Department of State website. Students: Academic and Vocational (F …
Part F - Students (F, M) | USCIS
Jul 20, 2021 · POLICY ALERT - Change of Status to Nonimmigrant Student (F-1) Visa Classification July 20, 2021 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing …
Change My Nonimmigrant Status | USCIS
Apr 11, 2024 · In general, you may apply to change your nonimmigrant status if you were lawfully admitted to the United States with a nonimmigrant visa, your nonimmigrant status remains …
Foreign Academic Students - USCIS
May 30, 2023 · Foreign Vocational Students: Students in M-1 Nonimmigrant Status. Vocational students in M-1 nonimmigrant status may only accept employment if it is part of a practical …
USCIS Updates Policy Guidance for International Students
Dec 20, 2023 · The nonimmigrant vocational student (M-1) classification includes students in established vocational or other recognized nonacademic programs, other than language …