M-1 VISTO STUDENT VISA PROCESS 2024 (Updated July 2024)

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M-1 STUDENT VISA PROCESS (Updated July 23, 2024) 
 
 
M-1 Student Visa Process 
 
PRE-ARRIVAL 
Once you receive your Form I-20, make sure that your name and date of birth are correctly listed and spelled. The 
information should be identical to your passport. The Form I-20 is the primary document to show that you have been 
admitted to school in the United States and that you are authorized to apply for admission to the United States in M-1 
class of admission. You must always have your Form I-20 with you. If you lose your Form I-20 or the course dates have 
changed, you must request a new one from your designated school official (DSO). 
 
You will need to pay the SEVIS I-901 fee ($350 USD) online at www.fmjfee.com. This fee is required, and you will not be 
eligible to apply for a visa without first making the payment. A prospective F or M student with a country of citizenship 
or country of birth of Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, or Gambia must pay by money order, Western Union Quick Pay 
or certified check drawn from a U.S. bank. 
 
After paying the I-901 fee and getting a receipt, you can apply for a visa at any American Embassy or Consulate. The 
following links will assist with this process: https://travel.state.gov//content/travel/en.html or 
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/study/student-visa.html 
 
To obtain your M-1 Visa & Interview: You will need to complete an application form, DS-160 and pay the $185 fee (USD) 
(effective May 30, 2023), which can be done online (this may take approximately 90 minutes). Once completed you will 
be able to schedule the interview at the selected US Embassy. Please be sure to print and take to your Visa interview. 
https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/default.aspx 
 
ARRIVING 
Before you leave for the United States, you should make a copy of these documents and leave with your family or 
friends (Passport, Visa, Form I-20). These (original) documents will need to be presented to the Customs and Border 
Protection (CBP) officer at the port of entry. 
 
It is important to know you must enter the U.S. on your M-1 Visa; it is required for this course. Once the CBP Officer 
determines that a foreign national is eligible to enter the United States, the Form 1-94, Arrival-Departure Record show 
the date of the individual's arrival in the United States, the class of admission of the individual, and the date when the 
authorized period of stay expires. https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home 
 
WHILE IN THE UNITED STATES 
It is important to maintain your student (M-1) status. You are required to provide your hotel address and room number 
at the start of class. If you change hotels, become ill, or are having an immediate problem and need assistance, contact 
your SEVIS Designated School Official immediately. If you do not complete your training or need to extend your stay or 
intend to depart the United States before the end of your course, you must notify a DSO immediately. 
 
DEPARTURE 
Once you have completed your training event, please let your SEVIS DSO know when you are planning to leave the 
country. You will have 30 days to leave the country. This closure is required in your SEVIS record to maintain compliance 
with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security. 
 
Please note: If attending an Initial, Upgrade, or Experienced course, the current M-1 Visa may be used again, but a 
new SEVIS I-20 will be required for each use/entry into the United States, the DSO at CAE will issue a new SEVIS I-20, if 
needed / applicable. The B1/2 Visa or ESTA would be the appropriate entry for Recurrent training; the M-1 Visa may 
NOT be used for Recurrent course. The C1/D visa is not a valid visa for flight training. 
 
Lynda Neal, PDSO or Theresa Ziegler, DSO, or Tracey Albert, DSO = email at sevis@cae.com 972-456-8000 
http://www.fmjfee.com/
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en.html
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/study/student-visa.html
https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/default.aspx
https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home