Changes in F-1, M-1 & J-1 Visa Issuance Dates
March 14th, 2014 by SRW Lawyers
The U.S. Department of State has announced changes in the issuance and admission dates for F, M and J Visas:
• Initial F-1 & F-2 / M-1 & M-2 Visas – Individuals may now be issued these visas up to 120 days before the program start date as listed on their I-20s. However, these individuals cannot enter the united states more than 30 days in advance of the beginning of studies.
• J-1 & J-2 Visas – These visas may be issued to individuals at any time before the beginning of their programs. However, J-1 visa holders may not enter the united states earlier than 30 days before the initial program start date.
DOS Cable, Feb. 6, 2013, available at AILA InfoNet Doc. No. 06031360 (posted Mar. 13, 2014).
