F1 and M1 Student Visas
US Student F-1 and
M-1 Visa Categories
This popularity could have made the US student visa system extremely complex, but luckily the system is streamlined. In fact there are only 2 main visas for full time students:
- F-1 Visa For full time students studying at an academic institution such as a school, college, or university.
- M-1 visa For full time students studying at a non-academic or vocational insitution, such as a technical college.
Please see our F-1 Visa and M-1 visa guides for information on eligibility requirements and application advice for these visas.
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US F-1 Student Visa
The F-1 visa is the most popular route to studying in the US, and covers all full time academic education; from primary school to university. Students on this visa must have a confirmed place at a recognised primary/elementary school, secondary school, or university. This visa cannot be used to attend publicly funded primary schools or adult education programs.
Eligibility
F-1 visa applicants must meet several eligibility criteria to be accepted, these include:
- Having evidence that you can pay your tuition fees and living costs during your stay, such as bank statements
- A passport style photograph
- Having a residence in your home country, and intending to return there when your studies are completed
- Having strong ties to your home country, such as family, assets, and a job offer on completion of your studies
- Having a confirmed place at a US school or university, as well as a copy of Form I-20