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M1 Visa Health Insurance

Need for M1 visa health insurance

If you want to engage in vocational training or non-academic pursuits in an US institution you will need to be issued a M-1 visa. Students issued the M1 visa for vocational training in US colleges. While health insurance is not mandatory as it is for the J1 visa, it is still extremely important given the expensive healthcare costs within the United States. The health insurance plans offered to students within the university is a good option, however it can be expensive for international students on the M1 visa. An alternative option is to purchase affordable plans that are offered on our website which are listed in this page.

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The students must be pursuing their education outside their home country
 
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Study USA 

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  • Plan Maximum
  • Deductible
  • Sports
  • Maternity  Maternity
  • Pre-existing conditions coverage after 6 months
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Liaison Student Economy

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  • Plan Maximum
  • Deductible
  • $5k (high school sports)
  • Maternity  Maternity
  • $5k pre-existing conditions coverage for US citizens only
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Student Secure Select

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  • Plan Maximum
  • Deductible
  • $5k coverage for sports
  • Maternity  80% covered for maternity
  • Pre-existing conditions coverage after 6 months
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Student Health Advantage

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  • Plan Maximum $1,000,000
  • Deductible $25
  • $5k coverage for sports
  • Maternity  Maternity
  • Pre-existing conditions coverage after 6 months
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Insurance for International Students (F1 Visa)

International students often purchase their health insurance in the University. While this is most popular and convenient, it is often expensive. The plans offered on our website are cheaper and provide comparable coverage. You can compare the plans that we offer by getting quotes which also shows the coverage details. We can facilitate getting the insurance waiver form completed if required by your college.

These plans are also available for international students with M1 Visa taking part in vocational or technical training.

Limitations
  • Student Secure Select, Patriot Exchange and Student Health Advantage Platinum do not provide coverage for wellness/routine and preventive care services.

Study USA 

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  • Plan Maximum
  • Deductible $50
  • Mental  Mental health
  • Sports
  • Maternity  Maternity
  • Covers one physical exam

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Student Secure Budget

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  • Plan Maximum
  • Deductible
  • Mental  Mental health
  • Sports
  • Maternity  Maternity
  • Includes Mental health

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Student Health Advantage

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  • Plan Maximum
  • Deductible
  • Mental  Mental health
  • Sports
  • Maternity  Maternity
  • Pre-existing conditions coverage after 6 months
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Patriot Exchange

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  • Plan Maximum
  • Deductible $100
  • Mental  Mental health
  • Sports
  • Maternity  Maternity
  • Plan cover for dependents, Sports, can be purchased for J2 only Know More

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Patriot America

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  • Plan Maximum $50,000
  • Deductible $0
  • Great coverage for a great price.

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Patriot Exchange

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  • Plan Maximum
  • Deductible $100
  • Plan can be purchased even if the F1 visa or J1 visa holder is not covered under this plan. Know More

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Atlas America

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  • Plan Maximum
  • Deductible $0
  • Always eligible for purchase no matter what age and how long a person has been in the US Know More

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Insurance coverage for F2 or J2 Visa holders

Spouse and Childrens of F1 and J1 visa holders are issued the F2 and J2 visas respectively. While J1 visa holders have insurance requirements mandated by the US consulate, given the high health care costs in the US, it is prudent for F2 and J2 visa holders to also have proper insurance coverage.

Liaison Economy

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  • Plan Maximum
  • Deductible
  • Great coverage for a great price.

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Atlas America

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  • Plan Maximum
  • Deductible $0
  • Always eligible for purchase no matter what age and how long a person has been in the US Know More

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Safe Travels USA

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  • Plan Maximum
  • Deductible
  • Pre-existing conditions coverage after 6 months, sports and maternity is also covered
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Plan options for students in OPT status

International students on the F1 visa are allowed to enroll for optional practical training(OPT). This allows students to work off campus, or work without being enrolled for coursework in the university. Since students in this OPT visa status are not enrolled in coursework, they will be ineligible for some student insurance plans. KNOW MORE

Student Secure Select

by Tokio Marine HCCTokio Marine HCC logo
  • Plan Maximum
  • Deductible
  • $5,000 maximum per injury or illness medical expenses only
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Student Health Advantage

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  • Plan Maximum $1,000,000
  • Deductible
  • Provide Adventure Sports Rider upto $50,000 lifetime maximum.
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GeoBlue Navigator

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  • Plan Maximum Unlimited
  • Deductible
  • Sports related injuries are covered.

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  • Plan Maximum
  • Deductible
  • Incidental home country 15 days per three months
  • $5k coverage for sports
  • Maternity   Maternity
  • Pre-existing conditions coverage available

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Student Secure Elite

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  • Plan Maximum
  • Deductible
  • Incidental home country 15 days per three months
  • $5k coverage for sports
  • Maternity   80% covered
  • Pre-existing conditions coverage after 6 months

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Liaison Student Elite

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  • Plan Maximum
  • Deductible
  • Incidental home country up to a cumulative 14 days
  • $5k coverage for sports
  • Maternity   Maternity
  • Pre-existing conditions coverage after 6 months

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GeoBlue Navigator

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  • Plan Maximum
  • Deductible
  • Sports
  • Maternity  Maternity
  • Pre-existing conditions covered with creditable coverage
  • Preventive care services available
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Insure your family

Insure your family

Students on M1 visa may have their dependants also travelling with them. Some university plans may not offer coverage for spouse or children of M1 visa holders. Here we offer insurance plans which you can compare and select the best M1 Student Visa plan that satisfy your needs. Compare and buy best insurance for students with a M1.

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M1 visa Requirements

You will require M-1 visa if you:
  • Study for more than 18 hours a week; or
  • Receive academic credit for the program of study or the program of study is required for your degree; or
  • Are enrolled in an online degree program and you are required to travel to the United States for a short course of study which is more than 18 hours a week.

Restrictions

  1. Three-year Maximum - The M-1 visa is limited to a maximum of three years presence in the U.S. for study.
  2. No Extension beyond 3 years - An M-1 visa cannot be extended beyond three years.
  3. Certificate not Completed - If the student is not able to complete the full degree within the maximum period allowed by the M-1 visa, as extensions and changes of status from the U.S. are not allowed, she/he would be required to return to her/his home country to apply for the appropriate visa to re-enter the U.S. to continue her/his studies to complete the degree.
  4. Change of Status not Allowed - Those on an M-1 visa cannot apply to change their visa status to another status such as F-1 or another visa type from within the U.S.
  5. Optional Practical Training (OPT) - M-1 has a six month maximum limitation on optional practical training.
    • OPT may only be used following the completion of a career/professional training or certificate program.
    • A M-1 may not utilize OPT prior to certificate/program completion.
  6. Employment Eligibility - M-1 visa holders are not eligible for employment in the U.S., even on campus.
  7. Curricular Practical Training - M-1 visa holders are not eligible for curricular practical training

Applying for the M1 Visa

The first step is to obtain from the school or vocational institution the Form I-20M-N entitled Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (M1) student status. Schools that have received U.S. Government approval to enroll foreign students have the authority to issue these forms. An M1 visa cannot be processed without the Form I-20M-N. Item 11 at the bottom of page one of the Form I-20M-N must be completed and signed by the applicant and submitted together with the following:
  • DOS Form DS-160, Nonimmigrant Visa Application.
  • A copy of your passport which is valid for at least six months beyond the period of stay in the U.S. and with at least one blank page.
  • Two identical color photographs showing full face without head covering against a light background. You may wear a headdress if required by a religious order of which you are a member.
  • Evidence demonstrating sufficient funds to cover all expenses including the tuition fee and living expenses. Such evidence may include detailed bank statements of accounts showing that adequate funds are available for transfer, evidence of scholarships and/or combination of finances which will meet the estimated total expenses, including tuition, of your proposed stay in the U.S.
  • Evidence demonstrating that you have a residence abroad to which you intend to return at the end of your stay in the U.S. This is generally established by evidence of family, professional, property, employment or other ties and commitments to some country other than the U.S. sufficient to cause the applicant to return there at the conclusion of your stay
  • Your academic qualifications - such evidence may include complete transcripts of grades and test records for the last four years of school and evidence of TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores.
Credit: US Immigration Visapro

Difference between M1 and F1 visas

The M-1 Vocational Student visa differs from the F-1 Academic Student in that the M-1 student:
  • Cannot change their educational objectives
  • Can only be authorized to reduce course load for a medical reason; no more than 5 months maximum allowed
  • Cannot take online courses or distance learning courses unless they are required to be physically present for class (often called a "blended course")
  • Can only attend school with extensions for a maximum of 3 years
  • Can transfer schools only in the first 6 months. Permission must be granted permission from the Department of Homeland Security (using the form I-539) prior to the transfer (the transfer process is quite lengthy and is not advisable)
  • Cannot accept employment, except practical training; Practical Training is a max of 6 months
  • Cannot change status to "H" status if basis of "H" was training or education received as M-1 student; nor can a student's request to change nonimmigrant status be granted to "M" if student is doing it to ultimately qualify for an "H"
  • A student in "M" status also cannot change to "F" status (None of these regulations apply to M2's.)
  • Can travel to Canada and/or Mexico on an expired visa and return, but not to any of the adjacent islands
Credit: Florida Institute of Technology
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