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When can I enter into USA after getting visa?
Students who got their F1 Visa Approved for Fall 2012 could enter into USA 30 days prior to start date which is nothing but the date mentioned on Form I-20. Suppose if the date mentioned on your I20 is August 20th 2012, you can enter USA on or before 21st July 2012.
What is port of entry?
The first airport in USA where the flight lands in your travel to the final destination. Suppose if you are travelling to Tampa(A City in State of Florida) from Hyderabad, your flight route may be will be like this.
Hyderabad -->> Paris -->> Atlanta -->> Tampa.
First place you land in USA is Atlanta. From Atlanta you will have a connecting flight to Tampa. In this case Atlanta will be the Port of Entry for you.
Common port of entries when you are travelling from India are – Newark,Dallas,Houston,Chicago,Atlanta.
What is I-94?
I-94 form will be given to you while you are flying to port of entry. In the previous case mentioned, you will be given I-94 form by Flight Crew when you are travelling from Paris to Atlanta. Fill the form and submit it to immigration officer at the Immigration Check. Fall 2014 students doesn't need to fill paper I-94. Travelers no longer need to fill paper form I-94. Your I-94 details will be saved online. Check here for Online I-94 web application>>
you need to submit I-94 at the university to join the school.
What is Immigration Check?
Your documents (like passport, I20) will be validated and luggage will be scanned at the port of Entry. Immigration officer will check your documents and ask few questions like – Where are you going? Why are you going? Where do you stay over there? When did you get F1 Visa?
Later, He will stamp your passport with the Travel date.
Major documents required at Immigration check for F1 Students
- Passport
- I20
- SEVIS form
Importance of I-94
Once he is done with stamping he will give you a part of I-94 form. You need to save it with Passport. Never lose I-94 form given to you. It is the only proof that you entered into USA Legally. I-94 form will have a unique number, by which they track your entry into USA.
What will happen if I enter into USA prior to 30 days period?
You will be sent back at the port of entry. Immigration officers don’t allow you into the USA.
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