Foreign nationals who are accepted into an American academic institution (including language training programs or a USCIS approved vocational school) will require a non-immigrant Student Visa to legally enter the United States so they can study.

We have helped many students seeking to further their education by attending school in the United States to acquire their Student Visas.

There are currently two different types of student visa:

• F-1: Academic Student Visa
  For students enrolled in universities, colleges, seminaries, conservatories, high schools, or other educational institutions or language training programs.
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• M-1: Vocational Student Visa
  For individuals pursuing vocational (or otherwise non-academic) studies.

The immediate family members of students (their spouses and children) may be eligible for an F-2 or M-2 visa permitting them entry to the United States for the duration of the student's visa.

Additionally, commuter students from Canada or Mexico may be eligible for F-3 or M-3 visas for their studies within the United States.

Requirements

Individuals wishing to come to the United States for the purposes of education must prove the following:

• Acceptance
  The applicant must demonstrate that they have been accepted as a full-time student in a U.S. educational institution which has been approved by USCIS for student visas.
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• Educational Preparation
  The student must be able to prove that they have successfully completed the courses normally required for enrollment into the school or program, and in most cases they must demonstrate a good understanding of the English language.
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• Financial Resources
  The student applicant must prove that they have enough financial resources to cover the cost of both school and living expenses during the period they will be studying in the U.S.

All foreign nationals seeking to obtain a student visa must show that they intend to remain in the United States only temporarily, for the duration of their studies. USCIS may reject applications where there are no compelling reasons for the student to return home after they complete their period of study in the United States.