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Can I enter the United States for more than 30 days of tourism prior to the start of my program?

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Can I enter the United States for more than 30 days of tourism prior to the start of my program?

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Travelers entering the United States with F, J or M visa status are generally permitted to enter up to 30 days before the start of their program and to remain in the U.S. for up to 30 days after the completion of their program (as evidenced on Forms I-20, I-20M and DS-2019). Visitors with F visa status may stay in the U.S. up to 60 days after the conclusion of their studies/practical training. The grace period is to be used for domestic travel and/or to prepare for and depart from the U.S., and for no other purpose. You are not permitted to enter, exit and re-enter the U.S. during either grace period. For further information please refer to The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs website. Applicants who wish to enter the United States earlier or remain after the grace period, and those who wish to use this time to visit Canada or Mexico, are advised to apply for a B-1/B-2 tourist visa prior to entering the U.S. You can apply for a B-1/B-2 visa at the same time as you apply for a

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Travelers entering the United States with F, J or M visa status are generally permitted to enter up to 30 days before the start of their program and to remain in the U.S. for up to 30 days after the completion of their program (as evidenced on Forms I-20, I-20M and DS-2019). Visitors with F visa status may stay in the U.S. up to 60 days after the conclusion of their studies/practical training. The grace period is to be used for domestic travel and/or to prepare for and depart from the U.S., and for no other purpose. You are not permitted to enter, exit and re-enter the U.S. during either grace period. For further information please refer to The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs website. Applicants who wish to enter the United States earlier or remain after the grace period, and those who wish to use this time to visit Canada or Mexico, are advised to apply for a B-1/B-2 tourist visa prior to entering the U.S. You can apply for a B-1/B-2 visa at the same time as you apply for a

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