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STUDY AS M-1 STUDENT AT MIM

The M-1 visa is for students enrolled in non-academic or “vocational study”

M-1 visa holders are not permitted to work during the course of their studies. They must show that sufficient funds are available to pay all tuition and living costs for the entire period of intended stay.

You can apply at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate for an M -1 student visa after you have been accepted at MIM. You will be enrolled in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).

You must pay the SEVIS I-901 Visa Fee. MIM will then provide you with a Form I-20, “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (M-1) Student Status-For Vocational Students, to present to the consular officer when you attend your visa interview.

HOW TO APPLY FOR AN M-1 VISA

Step 1

Complete and Print Online Non-Immigrant Visa Application, Form DS-160

Upload your photo as per required format in the Photograph Requirements

Step 2

Schedule a visa interview appointment at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the country where you live. Apply early

New Students >

M-1 student visas can be issued up to 120 days in advance of your course of study start date. You will be allowed to enter the United States in M-1 status up to 30 days before your start date.

Continuing Students >

Continuing students may renew their visas and enter the United States at any time before their classes start.

Step 3

Prepare for an Interview

Fees – Pay the non-refundable visa application fee. You may also pay a visa issuance fee, if applicable. Check the website of the embassy or consulate where you apply.

Gather Required Documents

Valid Passport for at least six months beyond your period of stay in the United States
Printed and signed Form DS-160 confirmation page
Application fee payment receipt that you are required to pay before your interview
Photo – One printed photo as per Photograph Requirements if you were not able to upload it on line
Form I-20 - MIM will send you a SEVIS- Form I-20 signed by MIM Director that must also be that must be signed by you.

Additional requested documents may include:

Transcripts, diplomas, degrees, or certificates from schools you attended;
Standardized test scores
Proof of funding to cover all educational, living and travel costs.

Step 4

Attend Your Visa Interview

A consular officer will determine whether you are qualified to receive a visa, Ink-free, digital fingerprint scans will be taken as part of your application process

Once your visa is approved, you will be informed how and when your passport with visa will be returned to you