Student Visas
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Entering the U.S. with a Student Visa
Warning
Once you have your student visa, you are allowed to enter the United States with that visa within 30 days in advance of the beginning of your course of study (noted in the I-20). For example, if your course of study begins September 1, you may be allowed to enter the United States with your student visa after August 2. If you need apply for entry before, you will have to enter with a tourist visa. If you have entered with a tourist visa, you will not be allowed to begin your course of study until you receive authorization for a change of status or you leave the United States and re-enter with your student visa. We recommend that students enter the U.S. within the authorized 30-day period in advance of the beginning of course of study to avoid complications with their non-immigrant status.