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F-1 and M-1 Student Visa Process Chart

This chart outlines the two primary application routes for F-1 academic and M-1 vocational students: applying at a U.S. consulate or seeking a change of status inside the United States.

Flowchart explaining F-1 and M-1 student visa applications through a U.S. consulate or change of status inside the United States — Original educational chart by Jessica Weiss, Esq. The image is displayed without cropping or alteration.

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