M1 Visa Rules

3 weeks ago - After youve registered with SEVIS, you can expect to receive Form I-20 (officially called Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status), which youll need to bring to your visa interview. With these initial steps behind you, you can apply for an M-1 visa at your local U.S. Embassy or consulate. Every embassy has slightly different rules governing the M-1 visa application process, so be sure to check the website of your local U.S.

- No. That's because the M1 visa is a temporary, nonimmigrant visa. Under the M1 visa rules, you were approved to study a specific course with the intention of leaving the US afterward. But what if your circumstances change, e.g., you're offered a job at the end of your course?

- M1 visa holders are eligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT) after completing their vocational program, but it comes with strict guidelines. Key Rules: OPT is limited to 6 months, no extensions are permitted. OPT must be directly related ...