The Department of State (DOS) announced that F and M student visas for new students now can be issued up to 365 days before the start date for a course of study. However, the student cannot enter the United States on a student visa more than 30 days before the start date.
F and M student visas for continuing students may be issued at any time, DOS said, as long as the student is currently enrolled at a Student and Exchange Visitor Program-approved school or institution and in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System. Continuing students may enter the United States at any time before classes start.
Details:
- Student Visa page, DOS. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/study/student-visa.html
- DOS tweet, Feb. 21, 2023. https://twitter.com/TravelGov/status/1628095602931138564
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