Miscellaneous 

Can I travel to other countries on F1 visa?

Leia Doyle

Can I travel to other countries on F1 visa?

While studying in the United States, you, as an international student holding F-1 visa, are allowed to travel internationally outside the U.S. and domestically within the U.S. It is important for you to acknowledge and comply to the U.S. immigration regulations, especially for traveling outside the country, in order to …

Where can you travel with an F1 visa?

Travel to Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean Be in lawful F-1 status. Have an unexpired I-94 card indicating your F-1 status in your passport when you enter the U.S. Do not surrender the I-94 card when you leave the U.S. If you do, you will not be eligible for visa revalidation.

How long can you be out of the country on F1 visa?

5 months
It is important to know that with an F1 visa, you can be out of the US for up to 5 months. During those 5 months, your SEVIS record will reflect your absence.

Can I go to Mexico with F1 visa?

Most F-1 and J-1 students can travel to Canada, Mexico, and the adjacent Caribbean Islands and re-enter the United States on an expired visa, but only if their stay is less than 30 days.

Can F-1 visa students enter US?

In order to activate your F-1 status, students must enter the U.S. The one exception to this one academic year of full-time study in F-1 status is for graduate students whose programs REQUIRE CPT in their first year of study. However, students studying outside the U.S.

Can F1 students travel back to the US?

At this time, international students must have the following documents in order to travel to the U.S. in F-1 status: Valid passport that must be valid for 6 months beyond your expected return to the U.S. Valid F-1 U.S. visa stamp (Canadian citizens exempt) Proof of funding or financial evidence (recommended)

How much is the F-1 visa fee?

The total cost for your F-1 student visa will be approximately $510, which includes the cost of the visa itself, plus SEVIS processing and maintenance fees. Make sure to save the I-901 SEVIS fee receipt. You will need it for your visa interview. Your DS-160 is your visa application.