STUDENT VISAS

A visa is a grant of permission to enter the country. The US entrance requirements are as follows:

• You must be healthy. No inoculations are required to enter the US, unless you were recently in a country with epidemics such as cholera and yellow fever. HIV-positive people are not allowed to enter the US.
• You must be law-abiding. Criminal behavior is grounds for deportation.
• You must be able to support yourself financially during your stay.
• You intend to leave the US after you complete your studies.
• M-1 (Vocational Student Visa). The M-1 visa is issued for students attending non-academic trade and vocational schools. The M-1 visa is valid for at most one year. Recipients of an M-1 visa may not change fields of study. Switching from an M-1 visa to a F-1 visa is not permitted.

To find out more information about the following go to http://uscis.gov
How Do I Apply if I am outside the United States?
How Can I Change my Non-Immigrant Status to Become A Student If I Am Already in the United States?
How Do I Apply for Permission to Transfer Schools?

We strongly recommend that you apply at least three months in advance of your class start date to ensure plenty of time to obtain your student visa.