Types of Student Visas
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, or USCIS, recognizes that students from other countries may want to seek educational opportunities in the United States. Based on your educational needs, there are two main types of student visas for which you can apply: F-1 academic visas and M-1 vocational visas.
If you want to study in the U.S., you should talk to a practiced immigration lawyer to determine the best type of student visa for your needs. For help with the student visa application process, please contact a knowledgeable Orange County immigration attorney from the respected firm of Garg & Associates, P.C., at 949-540-6704 to discuss your situation.
Academic Student Visas
Academic student visas, also known as F-1 visas, are intended to be acquired by persons who wish to become full-time students at accredited places of education, including:
- Elementary schools
- Academic high schools
- Colleges and universities
- Conservatories
- Seminaries
- Language training programs
The place of education must offer a culminating degree or other type of certification, and it must have permission from the U.S. government to have international students. Academic students who earn F-1 visas may hold several different types of employment during school.
Vocational Student Visas
Some students must apply for an M-1 visa. M-1 visas are for students who wish to come to the U.S. to attend a vocational school, also known as a trade school or technical school. According to USCIS, vocational students can only begin working in their trade after completing their education.
Contact Us
The United States offers many different educational opportunities, and you can only take advantage of these resources by applying for and obtaining an F-1 or M-1 visa. To learn more about the student visa application process, contact an experienced Orange County immigration lawyer from Garg & Associates, P.C., at 949-540-6704 today.
