Entry to U.S prior to 20 days expiration of F-1 visa

[raqib123 0]

Hey, Can someone answer this question..

Im planning to visit my country and returning back to United States 20 days before my f-1 visa expiration. Am I eligible to enter United states 20 days before my f-1 visa expiration date? I'm not planning to apply renew my visas so I will return 20 days before. Is that a problem or no? Will I have any problem at the U.S immigration?

Thanks

[rutabaga 209]

You should be fine.

[raqib123 0]

Are you sure? Is there any criteria on how many days prior to the expiration we can enter?

You should be fine.

Are you sure? Is there any criteria on how many days prior to the expiration we can enter?

[rutabaga 209]

Yes, I'm sure--you can present yourself at the border for entry as long as your visa is valid (and since you're entering on an F1, you'll also need your endorsed I-20). You should still be admitted D/S and can remain in the US even when your visa expires, if that's your concern, since you only need the visa to seek permission to enter the country at the border and the duration of your stay is determined by the CBP officer and is not contingent on your visa remaining valid throughout your stay in the US. The visa is, of course, not a guarantee of entry, as that's at the discretion of the CBP officer at the border.

You can also read up on the issue on the DOS' website: What the Visa Expiration Date Means

[raqib123 0]

Yes, I'm sure--you can present yourself at the border for entry as long as your visa is valid (and since you're entering on an F1, you'll also need your endorsed I-20). You should still be admitted D/S and can remain in the US even when your visa expires, if that's your concern, since you only need the visa to seek permission to enter the country at the border and the duration of your stay is determined by the CBP officer and is not contingent on your visa remaining valid throughout your stay in the US. The visa is, of course, not a guarantee of entry, as that's at the discretion of the CBP officer at the border.

You can also read up on the issue on the DOS' website: What the Visa Expiration Date Means

Ok! So If I enter 20 days before the expiration, should not be a problem? Thanks a lot much appreciated

[rutabaga 209]

Yup, it should not be a problem. Have a good trip!

[raqib123 0]

Yup, it should not be a problem. Have a good trip!

Is there any hard and fast rule which tells how many days prior to the visa expiration one can enter

[newacct 688]

Are you sure? Is there any criteria on how many days prior to the expiration we can enter?

0 days

[raqib123 0]

0 days

So I can enter on the day of expiration also?

[newacct 688]

So I can enter on the day of expiration also?

yes