Student and Exchange Visitor Visas

F-1 Student Visa to the U.S.: Do You Qualify?

Whether you want to study at, for example, a U.S. elementary, middle, or high school; a college or university; or a seminary, an F-1 student visa may allow you to do so.

M-1 Vocational Student Visa to the U.S.: Do You Qualify?

Who meets the criteria to pursue vocational study in the United States.

A J-1 Visa to the U.S.: Who Qualifies?

The J-1 exchange visitor visa is meant to promote educational and cultural exchanges between the U.S. and other countries around the world.

A Q-1 Visa to the U.S.: Who Qualifies?

The Q-1 visa allows people to come to the U.S. to take part in an established international cultural exchange program.

Can I come to the U.S. to study English?

Although F-1 visas normally require a person to be proficient in English, you may be able to get a visa specifically for English language study.

Can I Stay in U.S. as a Tourist After My Student Visa Expires?

If you have been studying in the United States, most likely on an F-1, M-1, or other temporary (nonimmigrant) visa, you may want to finish your stay with a little vacation.

Bringing Family to the U.S. While on a Student Visa

Planning to study in the U.S. on an F-1 or M-1 visa? If so, your spouse and minor children (under 21 years of age and unmarried) may request visas to come and stay in the United States with you.

Getting a U.S. Visa for a Short, Recreational or Part-Time Study Course

If you are planning to take classes in the United States, the first type of visa you are likely to look into is an F-1 student visa. But it's not likely the best option for a short series of classes.

Watch Out: Older Than Average Applicants Have Trouble Getting F-1 Student Visa, Due to USCIS Fraud Indicators

Will U.S. immigration authorities think you're too old to be a student?

How Much Money You Need to Be Eligible for a U.S. Student Visa (F-1 or M-1)

Can you prove that you have the financial resources needed to get a student visa to the United States?

How to Come to the U.S. as a High School Exchange Student

How foreign students can come to the U.S. for a limited period of high school study.

How to Come to the U.S. as a College or University Exchange Student

Learn the legal ins and outs of coming to the U.S. on a J-1 visa for an exchange program.

U.S. Employers: How to Hire Students From Abroad for Seasonal Work on a J-1 Visa

Sponsor foreign college and university students for participation in work/travel programs.