F- 1 visa What is an M- 1 visa and how to handle it?

Although traveling abroad is nothing new, there are still many troubles. Although the materials allow, the visa is useless, and we still can't achieve the purpose of traveling abroad.

There are many kinds of visas. According to the purpose of going abroad every time, visas are classified, and sometimes even the requirements are different. Some people are always confused when applying for a visa, so today in order to prevent everyone from making mistakes.

Bian Xiao will introduce you to F- 1 Visa M- 1 Visa and how to handle these two kinds of visas!

F- 1 visa

This is the most common type of student visa. If you want to go to a school accredited by the US government (including an accredited American university or college, a private middle school or an approved English learning program, etc.). ), you should apply for an F- 1 visa.

In addition, if you study more than 18 hours a week, you should also apply for an F- 1 visa.

M- 1 visa

If you want to study or train in a non-academic or vocational education institution in the United States, you should apply for an M- 1 visa.

Application material

If you need to apply for an F or M visa, you need to pay an application fee of $65,438+060 and submit the following materials:

Electronic application form for non-immigrant visa (DS- 160).

A valid travel passport to the United States must be valid for at least six months after the scheduled stay in the United States. If the passport contains more than one person, each visa applicant needs to submit a separate application.

A 2 inch by 2 inch (5cm by 5cm) photo taken in the last six months (1). Description of the photo format.

I-20 forms provided by American schools or programs.

SEVIS(I-90 1) payment receipt (proof that the applicant has paid the sevis fee).

In addition to the above materials, the applicant should also show the interview appointment form to prove that you have made an appointment for an interview from this service channel. You can also provide other supporting documents to the visa officer.

How to apply

Step 1

Fill in the electronic application form for non-immigrant visa (DS- 160).

Second step

Pay the visa application fee.

Third step

Book an interview on this page. To make an appointment for an interview, you need to provide the following three pieces of information:

passport number

The number on the payment receipt for visa application.

Ten (10) digit barcode number on the confirmation page of DS- 160.

Fourth step

Please come to the embassy/consulate for an interview at the appointed time. Please take with you the printed reservation form, the printed confirmation page of DS- 160, the recent photos of the last six months and all new and old passports. If any of the above materials is missing, the application will not be accepted.

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The supporting documents are just one of many factors that visa officers need to consider in the interview. The visa officer will combine professional, social and cultural factors and make corresponding analysis and judgment according to the specific situation of each applicant.

Visa officers need to weigh the applicant's intention to go to the United States, family background, long-term planning in the original country of residence and other information. Each visa application will be regarded as an independent case and given full consideration according to the law.

Note: Please do not use false materials. Deception or distortion of facts may lead to permanent refusal. In order to protect personal privacy, the applicant should bring the materials into the embassy or consulate in a sealed manner. The embassy or consulate adheres to the principle of information confidentiality and will not disclose the applicant's materials to anyone.

Bring materials to the interview:

Firmly binding documents in economic, social, family and other aspects prove that you will return to China as scheduled after completing your studies in the United States.

Proof of funds and any other documents that you think can be used as supporting materials for the application: prove that you have enough funds to pay all the expenses of the first school year and find enough sources of funds for all the remaining expenses during your stay in the United States.

Applicants for the M- 1 visa must prove that they have the ability to pay all tuition and living expenses during their stay in the United States.

Unless you can produce the original bank statement or the original bank passbook at the same time, we don't accept the copy of the bank statement.

If you have a guarantor, please bring proof of your relationship with the guarantor (such as your birth certificate), the original tax return of the guarantor, bank passbook and/or time deposit certificate.

Academic documents that can prove academic preparation: school transcripts with grades/ratings (preferably original), public examination certificates (A-levels, etc.). ), standardized test scores (SAT, TOEFL, etc. ) and diploma.

American study abroad/study plan and related detailed information, including the names and email addresses of American school tutors and/or department heads. Please click here for a sample research/study plan.

A resume detailing past academic and professional experience (English version), including a complete list of submitted publications. Please click here to get a sample resume.

Official transcripts of courses taught by American educational institutions (for students who sign out).

Tutor profile, resume or printed web page (for graduate students appointed by American educational institutions).

family members

If the spouse and/or unmarried children under the age of 2 1 want to accompany or reunite with the main visa applicant during their stay in the United States, they should apply for an F or M derivative visa. At present, there is no derivative visa for parents of F or M visa holders.

If the family members do not plan to live and live in the United States with the visa applicant, but only want to travel during the holidays, they can also apply for a tourist (B-2) visa.

Spouses and their families are not allowed to work in the United States as F or M derivative visas. If your spouse/children want to work in the United States, they must apply for a corresponding work visa.

Proof documents of family members

Applicants accompanied by family members are also required to provide the following materials:

Proof of the relationship between the applicant and his spouse and/or children (such as marriage certificate and birth certificate)

The future study abroad teacher in Shanghai suggested that family members apply for visas at the same time. If the spouse and/or children have to apply separately for various reasons in the future, family members should bring the passport and visa copy of the student visa holder and all other necessary documents.

Well, knowing so much, I believe you won't make mistakes in these two visas again. I hope that when you apply for a visa, you should be clear about your purpose and the materials you need, and don't reduce the probability of passing the visa!