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Hi all,

I currently have an ESTA valid through April 2014 and was planning on visiting some friends in the US this coming May 2013. In addition, I want to start university in September, so I am going through the process of all the F-1 requirements etc.

My main concern right now isn't obtaining the F-1, but rather, if I get the F-1 processed before I travel to the US in May, will it nullify having the ESTA? Because the F-1 is only good for 30 days prior, my assumption is it doesn't kick into effect until then? And I'll be leaving the country June-Aug (back to the UK) so I wouldn't be changing status in the US. I just don't want to get the F-1 processed in April, have a flight booked for May, then get declined entry because my ESTA has been nullified and then I wouldn't be able to travel...

Thanks!

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