F1 visa is issued to international students who are attending an academic program or English Language Program at a US college or university.
The J-1 visa in the United States is for people who wish to take part in work-and-study-based exchange and visitor programs in the U.S.
The "M" visa is for nonacademic or vocational studies. M-1 visa holders for technical and vocational programs are not permitted to work during the course.
