You must have a student visa in order to study in the US The type of school you will be attending and your course of study will determine if you need an M visa or an F visa. An F visa is typically used for:
High school
University or college
Conservatory
Private elementary school
Seminary
An M visa is required for vocational schools or other accredited nonacademic institutions, other than a language training program. Contact our knowledgeable immigration lawyers at Spar & Bernstein to help determine which type of visa you need.