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F-1 visas are issued to full time academic or language students. M-1 visas are issued to vocational or other nonacademic students. Both visas are obtained in exactly the same manner. The privileges of the two visas differ.
F-1 Privileges
- You may come to the U.S. as a full-time academic or language student enrolled in a program leading to a degree or certificate.
- Visas can be issued quickly.
- You can transfer from one school to another or switch academic programs by going through a simple procedure to notify INS of the change.
- You may work legally in a part-time job on campus. Also, you may get special permission to work off-campus if it is economically necessary or if the job provides practical training for your field of study.
- You may travel in and out of the U.S. or remain there until the completion of your studies, up to a maximum of eight years.
- Visas are available for accompanying relatives
M-1 Privileges
- You may come to the U.S. as a full-time vocational or nonacademic student enrolled in a program leading to a degree or certificate.
- You can transfer from one school to another.
- You may work legally in a part-time job on campus. You may also get permission to work off-campus in a job that is considered practical training for your field of study.
- You may travel in and out of the U.S. or remain there until the completion of your studies, up to a maximum of one year. If you have not completed your program in a year or less, you must apply for an extension.