An M1 visa is a non-immigrant visa for non-academic or vocational studies. The U.S. Department of State issues the visa after being accepted to study at a prospective school.

First, you must apply and get accepted to a Student and Exchange Visitors Program (SEVP) certified school. You must then receive a Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) I-20 form from the school to gain admission into the United States eventually.