New U.S. Student Visa Policy: F/M Visas Can Be Issued 365 Days Before Program Start

发布时间：Date: 2023-02-15 返回新鲜资讯Back to News

The U.S. has announced a major policy update for new F and M student visas, extending the issuance window from 120 days to 365 days before the program start date. This change provides international students with more time to prepare their visa applications, effectively reducing the pressure of tight deadlines and allowing for more relaxed planning. However, new students can still only enter the U.S. no earlier than 30 days before the program start date listed on the I-20 form, and this new rule does not apply to continuing students maintaining valid status. CheersYou（清柚教育） reminds students and parents to pay close attention to entry requirements when planning visa applications. For any visa-related questions, it is recommended to contact the school or a professional institution like CheersYou（清柚教育） for authoritative guidance.

U.S. student visas (F and M) for new students can now be issued up to 365 days before the program start date, instead of the previous 120 days!

All new students who obtain an F or M student visa will only be allowed to enter the United States up to 30 days before the program start date indicated on the I-20 form.

*The 365-day and 30-day rules do not apply to continuing students. Continuing students may apply for a new visa at any time, as long as they have maintained valid status in the U.S. and their SEVIS record remains active.

For more student visa questions, CheersYou（清柚教育） also recommends that everyone contact their school or relevant institutions promptly.

Official U.S. visa application information website: https://www.ustraveldocs.com/cn_zh/cn-niv-typefandm.asp