The M-1 Student Visa is your ticket to                                     USA

•  The United States offers the M-1 Student Visa for our affiliated University, which allows you to live in New York while studying, including one month before and after the course (Total 5 Months)

•  We offer the M-1 Student Visa for our 3 month full-time specific course through our affiliated University.

    To apply, You need to be enrolled as a full-time student at an approved institution, have proof of sufficient funds (USD 24,000 or INR Rupees 20,00,000/- ) to self-support during the course and promise to maintain your permanent residence abroad. Full-Time Course Dates and Fees 3 months. Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.

• April 2023 intake (24 April—21 July 2023)
• September 2023 intake (18 September—15 December 2023)
• January 2024 intake (8 January 2024—5 April 2024) 

What is M-1 visa?

International students enrolling in our 3 month full-time course can apply for the M-1 Visa. This is a non-immigration student visa which allows our international students to study and live full-time in the US. The visa is active for the duration of the course plus the 30-day grace period before and after the course—5 months in total.

What is the M-1 Visa application process?

We are authorized to enroll foreign students under M-1 visa classification. Our affiliated University issue I-20 certificate of eligibility forms for successful applicants, provided all required documents and relevant evidence have been shared with us and these documents meet all the legal requirements for enrollment in our program of study.

You’ll need to send us all required documentation and the $1,000 deposit. Then they can issue I-20 certificate forms to successful applicants.

What documentation do I need to provide?

1.        Scan of info page of passport

2.       You must have a minimum of USD $24K for tuition and living expenses and provide proof of this financial responsibility. This can be recent bank statements showing a balance in U.S. dollars within3 months. If you are receiving free room and board in the U.S. you must submit a letter of proof. If your family members will be supporting you, they can use a USCIS Form I-134 to indicate that they not only have the income and assets you’ve shown, but they are willing to spend them on your studies and living expenses.

3.         Provide proof of academic qualifications. There is a minimum requirement of a high school diploma or equivalent.

What do I take to my interview at the US Embassy/Consulate?

You must take the following to your visa interview:
1. Your signed Form I-20 issued by our affiliated university.

2. A completed application Form DS-160. Some applicants may also be required to complete and sign Form DS-157. Children need a separate form, even if they are included in a parent’s passport. For more information visit U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement.

3. A passport valid for at least 6 months after the proposed date of entry into the U.S.

4. One (1) 2″x2″ photograph

5. A fee receipt to show payment of the visa application fee

6. A visa issuance fee if applicable. Please visit U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement—Student Process for more information.

7. A separate SEVIS I-901 fee receipt

8. Transcripts and diplomas from previous institutions attended

9. Financial evidence showing that you have sufficient funds to cover tuition and living expenses during the period of intended study. We suggest minimum of $23k for tuition and living expenses for the full-time course.

10. Applicants with dependents must also provide proof of relationship to their spouse and/or children (e.g marriage and birth certificate).

11. Before traveling to the U.S. please visit U.S. Customs & Border Protection. It explains the purpose of the Form I-94 and briefly describes the arrival inspection process.

The success on obtaining a visa, your interview at the US consulate and your entry at the US border are primarily your responsibility. Having a signed Form I-20 does not guarantee you issuance of an M-1 Visa by a U.S. Consular post. Having the M-1 Visa does not guarantee admission into the United States. Issuance of the visa stamp or admission into the United States is at the discretion of the U.S. embassy and/or the U.S. Immigration customs and border protection inspectors at the port of entry. For more information visit U.S Government Site.