Many international students dream of a better future by obtaining a degree in higher education in the United States.An M-1 visa is for applicants whose primary purpose of travel to the United States is to study in a vocational program.

Documents are required in order to apply for an M-1 visa

A valid passport with at least six months’ validity remaining. Note that we are unable to process visas for applicants whose passports contain any type of powder.

An application Form DS-156, completed and signed. These forms are free at all U.S. consular offices.

A DS-157 form for all males aged 16-45.

One photograph 1 and 1/2 inches square (37×37mm) for each applicant, showing full face, without head covering, against a light background.

You will need to show that you have enough money to support yourself.

Period of Stay
A student is initially admitted for the duration of a maximum  period of one year and the student must complete the course including the practical training required to that course amounting to in a maximum period of one year.

The student may be allowed to enter US 120 days prior to the commencement of the course. An additional 30 days stay is allowed to the student to depart the US.

Spouses, Children & Partners: Spouses and/or children under the age of 21 who wish to accompany or join the principal visa holder in the United States for the duration of his/her stay require derivative F-2 or M-2 visas. The application procedure is the same; the I-20A-B or M covers dependents. If the spouse and/or children apply for visas at a later date, a copy of the principal visa holders F-1 or M-1 visa must be furnished with the application. The holder of an F-2 or M-2 visa may not work on a derivative visa; he or she, however, may study at an academic institution.