What is an M-1 student visa?

An M-1 student visa is a type of visa that allows individuals to come to the United States as a non-immigrant to pursue a technical or vocational program. It is for those who wish to attend a full-time non-academic or vocational school, such as a trade school or other specialized training program. To be eligible, students must be admitted to an approved program and must have sufficient financial resources to finance the course of study. In New Mexico, an M-1 visa allows foreign students to attend a school or program in the state as long as they are also enrolled in a full-time course of study in one of the approved programs. The length of stay allowed for an M-1 visa is limited, lasting up to one year. Once the program is completed, the student has to depart from the United States within 30 days. The M-1 visa also allows students to work part-time, under certain conditions. The student must have written permission from their school, and they are limited to work related to their study program. Furthermore, they are restricted to working on campus and the amount of time they may work is limited. In addition to the M-1 visa, some foreign students may also qualify for an F-1 visa. This type of visa may allow students to study at a college or university in New Mexico, rather than a specialized vocational school.

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Una visa de estudiante M-1 es un tipo de visa de no inmigrante que se otorga a aquellos estudiantes extranjeros que desean estudiar en los Estados Unidos. Esta visa le permite a los estudiantes extranjeros viajar y permanecer temporalmente en el país para una finalidad educativa limitada. Esta visa no permite a los estudiantes trabajar fuera del recinto escolar, aunque algunos pueden calificar para ciertos programas de trabajo. Para solicitar una visa de estudiante M-1, los solicitantes deben presentar evidencia de su propósito de estudiar en un programa acreditado de tiempo completo. También deben demostrar que tienen suficientes recursos financieros para cubrir los costos de matrícula y los gastos generales de vida en los Estados Unidos. En el estado de Nuevo México, es responsabilidad de los estudiantes extranjeros obtener la visa M-1 antes de empezar los cursos. Si un estudiante extranjero desea trabajar en el estado de Nuevo México, ellos también deberán obtener autorización del Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS).

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