M-1 Visa

Студенческая виза M-1 в США

Закон об иммиграции и гражданстве США предусматривает для иностранных студентов, которые хотят учиться в Соединенных Штатах, следующие типы неиммиграционных студенческих виз: визу типа «F» и визу типа «М». При этом, если виза типа «F» предназначена для прохождения академического обучения, то виза типа «М» выдается студентам неакадемических программ и программ профессионально-технического обучения. Посольства Соединенных Штатов Америки, предоставляя информацию иностранным гражданам, акцентируют внимание на том, что если курс обучения рассчитан меньше, чем на 18 часов в неделю и вытекает из основной цели путешествия, необходимо оформлять студенческую визу.

USCIS FAQ on Change of Status from B Visitor to F1/M1 Student

On April 5, 2017, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a document titled “Special Instructions for B-1/B-2 Visitors Who Want to Enroll in School.” The document, posted in question and answer format, addresses several questions of interest to B1 and B2 visitors who want to study in the United States. In this article, we will examine the questions and answers provided by the USCIS.

Reinstatement of M-1 Status

A student studying the in the United States on M1 status is required to uphold the requirements of M status in order to remain in status. An M1 student who violates the rules of M1 status will be rendered out of status. Depending on the facts of the situation and the specific violation that caused the M1 student to lapse in status, the student may be eligible to apply for reinstatement of M1 status without departing the United States. This article will explain the rules and regulations for applying for reinstatement of M1 status.

M-1 Student Visas - Overview

Foreign students who want to study in the United States at a vocational or nonacademic institution (exempting language training programs which require F-1 student visas), or at certain junior college programs, may apply for an M-1 Student visa. The process for obtaining an M-1 student visa is similar to that of obtaining an F-1 student visa for full time students.

Change of Status from B Visitor to F1/M1 Student

Under section 248 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and regulations in 8 C.F.R. 248.1, it is permissible under certain circumstances to change from B1 or B2 nonimmigrant visitor status to F1 or M1 student status. However, the nonimmigrant visitor who is seeking change of status must be maintaining his or her visitor status and be otherwise eligible for change of status and must satisfy the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that he or she did not obtain a B1 or B2 visitor visa in order to circumvent the normal application process for an F1 or M1 student visa. In this article, we will examine the rules and procedures for seeking a change of status from B1 or B2 visitor to F1 or M1 student. Please note that an alien who enters under the Visa Waiver Program or as a nonimmigrant visitor otherwise without a visa will not be eligible to change status.