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A person planning to study at a university or other academic institution in the
United States requires a student F-1 visa. Students proposing to attend a vocational
or non-academic institution will need an M-1 visa. How we can help: We can advise on eligibility and the type of visa needed. For UK applicants (and those in certain other countries) we can then assist with arranging the visa application appointment, preparation of application documentation, obtaining photographs which meet the Embassy requirements and the payment of the correct fee. Many applicants are turned away on the day because they have not taken the correct documentation, which is not a pleasant experience if you have already waited hours in line! It is also important to note that having an application refused can make it more difficult to obtain a visa in the future. We endeavour to make sure your application is correctly prepared and submitted to succeed first time, which is especially important post September 11th student visa applications have been scrutinised more carefully since that date. |
Before applying for a visa, students are required to obtain Form I-20A-B Certificate of Eligibility for Non-immigrant (F-1) Student Status (for Academic or Language Students) or Form I-20M-N Certificate of Eligibility for Non-immigrant (M-1) Student Status from the school or non-academic institution. Schools and institutions which have received United States government approval to enrol foreign students have the authority to issue these forms. The I-20A-B or I-20M-N is not valid for travel unless accompanied by a valid visa.
Taking employment: In certain limited circumstances it is possible for students with F-1 visas to obtain work permission in the US, either part-time whilst studying or for a period of practical training or work experience on completion of the course of study. Holders of M-1 visas may only engage in employment if it is a required part of their practical training and the employment has been approved in advance by the US Citizenship & Immigration Service.
Extensions: Student visas are normally issued for the duration of the course of study. Extensions can be applied for.
Accompanying family members: Spouses and/or children under the age of 21 who wish to accompany or join the holder of an F-1 or M-1 student visa in the US for the duration of their stay require F-2 or M-2 visas. The spouse and/or children may not work on these, however, they are permitted to study at an academic institution.
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