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Vocational Students (M Visas)
The M nonimmigrant category is for students Vocational Students (M Visas)
and their immediate dependent family members (spouse and unmarried children
under the age of 21) who intend to enroll in an established vocational or other
recognized nonacademic institution, other than language training programs. For
both visa issuance and admission to the United States, the M-1 student must
present a fully executed Form I-20M-N/ID (Certificate of Eligibility for
Nonimmigrant (M-1) Student Status-For Vocational Students) Admission is for a
time period necessary to complete the study noted on the Form I-20M plus 30 days
or for one (1) year, whichever is less. Change of Status, extensions of status,
and school transfers are permitted with prior USCIS approval. However, USCIS has
imposed restrictions on changing status to some other nonimmigrant visa
categories, such as F-1 and H-1B.
Employment is not permitted without
USCIS authorization. A period of practical training may be authorized, but only
after completion of study, and not to exceed six (6) months. Application for and
receipt of an Employment Authorization Document card is required prior to
commencing employment pursuant to practical training.
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