M1 vs. F1

[pm5k 129]

M1 and F1 visas are both student visas that people can apply for to study at universities in the US. How is the distinction made between M1/F1? Are there different schools that qualify for different visas? Degree type?

[Noah Lot 391]

M1 and F1 visas are both student visas that people can apply for to study at universities in the US. How is the distinction made between M1/F1? Are there different schools that qualify for different visas? Degree type?

M1 visas are for vocational type schools...cooking, gemology (whatever that is), flying, etc....with no four year degree as the objective.

[pm5k 129]

M1 visas are for vocational type schools...cooking, gemology (whatever that is), flying, etc....with no four year degree as the objective.

So bachelors degree = F1, associates degree or certificate = M1?

Can one get a visa for apprenticeship programs?

[pm5k 129]

So bachelors degree = F1, associates degree or certificate = M1?

Can one get a visa for apprenticeship programs?

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[Noah Lot 391]

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associate degrees are given by community colleges, and in general an F1 visa is required for that...M1 visas are for the types of subjects in which one does not earn any degree, but rather acquires certain skills, which may or may not be marketable in one's home country.

[pm5k 129]

associate degrees are given by community colleges, and in general an F1 visa is required for that...M1 visas are for the types of subjects in which one does not earn any degree, but rather acquires certain skills, which may or may not be marketable in one's home country.

So would one be able to obtain an M1 visa for apprenticeship programs? Ex: machinist, electrician, metalworking, HVAC, etc

Edited December 17, 2012 by pm5k

[Noah Lot 391]

So would one be able to obtain an M1 visa for apprenticeship programs? Ex: machinist, electrician, metalworking, HVAC, etc

doubtful such programs exist...best to check with those institutions who are authorized to issue M1/I20s for their courses...

[pm5k 129]

doubtful such programs exist...best to check with those institutions who are authorized to issue M1/I20s for their courses...

Is there a list of such institutions?