U.S.Department of State announces from twitter that it is now possible to get a US student visa one year before the program start date.

February 21, 2023
F and M student visas can now be issued up to 365 days in advance of the I-20 program start date, allowing more time for students to apply for a visa. Students are still not allowed to enter the U.S. on a student visa more than 30 days before their program start date. This is great news from students from the Middle East and everywhere that has a backlog for student visas.

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Travel – State Dept
@TravelGov
Bureau of Consular Affairs 

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