The United States supports international education and welcomes foreign students and exchange visitors. Students and exchange visitors must be accepted by their schools or program sponsors before applying for visas.

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Students and their dependents

F1 - Academic students

F2 - Spouses and children of F1

M1 -  Vocational students

M2 -  Spouses and children of M1

 

Exchange visitors

J1 - Exchange visitors

J2 - Spouses and children of J1