M-1 visa category is a temporary visa reserved for foreign nationals who want to study in the U.S. for more than 18 hours a week as part of a non-academic or vocational study or training. (Those going to the U.S. primarily for tourism, but who also want to take a short course of study of less than 18 hours per week, may be able to do so using a visitor visa.)

Applicants who wish to engage in academic studies in the U.S. at an accredited U.S. college or university or to study English at a university or intensive English language institute should apply for an F-1 student visa instead.

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