{"id":352896,"date":"2022-08-19T07:42:53","date_gmt":"2022-08-19T12:42:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/immigration\/visas\/non-immigrant-student-visas.html"},"modified":"2026-05-03T11:40:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T16:40:00","slug":"non-immigrant-student-visas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/immigration\/visas\/non-immigrant-student-visas.html","title":{"rendered":"Studying in the United States: Non-Immigrant Student Visas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Studying in the United States: Non-Immigrant Student Visas<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Lyle Therese A. Hilotin-Lee, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Meagan Neil, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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International students<\/span> who want to study in the U.S. must obtain either an F\u20111 visa for academic programs<\/span> or an M\u20111 visa for vocational training. Each visa requires proof of school acceptance, financial resources, English proficiency, and an intent to stay in the U.S. only temporarily. Understanding these requirements helps students prepare for the application, interview, and travel rules that apply before starting their studies.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Going through an educational journey to study in the United States is a pivotal moment for international students<\/span>. While the path starts with securing admission to an American academic institution<\/span>, vocational school, or language program, the most essential part of this journey is obtaining a student visa<\/span>.<\/p>\n

This article explains U.S. <\/span>student visas<\/span>. This includes:<\/p>\n