When reaching customs at your port of entry, just be calm and answer questions confidently in accordance to your visa rules and guidelines. This is my last year as an undergrad and I intend to apply to graduate school for Fall 2022. When I came in at Houston, the customs officer asked me since this is my last year, what do I intend to do after. This can be a trick question to see if the student will respond by saying they intend to stay in the US and find work and they can deny you reentry. I simply said that I either intend to go back to my home country to take a gap year or I will apply for a graduate program to get higher education before going back to my home country. That sounds like exactly what he wanted to hear as he smiled and told me good luck. Just be wise when answering certain questions like that!
@@SojourningScholar No problem! Even if an international student intends to apply for OPT/CPT work/internship after graduation, which they have the right to do, telling customs what they want to hear is key in the moment because gaining entry is the most important thing at the point of entry! You’re clear to do whatever after you get through that!
When you arrive at the port of entry, do you need to show proof of where you will be staying? Is it a requirement to have a lease agreement for off-campus living or to have confirmation from the university that you will be residing on campus?
@@SojourningScholar thank you sir how about the airport my school is in Dickinson and I'm going to Denver and buy another ticket to dickinson because there is direct flights from Denver to dickinson is this fine ? And my DSO suggest me to do this
Hello please I am coming for a cultural exchange program but after I got my visa my place of intern said they weren’t going to continue with me doing my exchange program with them because of the expenses that comes with it so my program sponsor got me a new place for my exchange program with a new offer and training plan but I still have the previous Ds2019 and servis receipt I used to get my visa please Is that going to be an issue for me and also my program is for 1year please will I need a return ticket when booking my ticket…please an answer will be really appreciated
I am a f1 visa holder going usa for Master’s for initial attendance. My class start date is: JAN 10 2022 My program start date is : Dec 15 2021 My earliest admission date is Nov 15 2021 From when can i enter USA?
Was suppose to resume September 03, Had my visa interview on the 13th of September, got approved and I picked up my visa on the 16th. My ISSO gave me a deadline of 16th to resume otherwise I would be deferred to spring. I already got my flight ticket for 24th. If I am asked by the customs on the date difference, what should I say. Is it possible for them to allow me in even if I intend to resume at Spring ?
Just explain the circumstances. In the worst case, you might be sent to secondary screening, where you might need to contact your DSO. So I'll recommend you come prepared. Best of luck!
I received my visa for the J1, which begins on September 12th, and the visa is valid starting from that date. Is it acceptable to arrive in the US 2 days earlier, on September 10th or 11th?
Hello! Help Please... I got my F1 visa approved for August 2024 (Fall intake) but can I request for new i20 from university for January 2024 (spring intake) and travel to USA? Will there be issue as I requested for new I20 to travel?
Hi I will study in Louisiana but my flight pass through three airports before I get to my final destination Will I go through port of entry questions at all the three airports or I ll only be questioned at the first airport
Hello, I am going to US next month holding J1 status visa but I am planning to enter US through other states not where my university located at. Would I get rejected entering the US for not entering the state where my university is in?
You can check out the link to the US ICE website in the description section below. There you would find exactly what is allowed and what is not allowed. Cheers!
Hey man, i have a valid visa till October 28th, and have graduated high school in June, i will be attending college in September and haven't goten a new visa, but my SEVIS id is same on the college I-20 as it is on my visa so is it ok if my visa says my high schools name instead of college name?
I got my visa for 2022 January intake... My University is in Missouri.. Now I want to visit one my uncle's house first in New York and then I would head towards to my University.. I have already booked my flight tickets for new york.. Will there be any problem..? As I am using different port of entry.... and what can they actually ask to me about that...?
Congratulations! Your Port of Entry can be anywhere in the USA. So you should not have any problems. To learn more about what to expect you can check out the description section of this video.
My classes start from 3rd of January but i got my ticket for 5th of January, due to lack of flight availability in the month of January. And also because there was problem with where i would stay if i went to usa so early like 20 days and so. I am just two days late from my classes. I already informed my teachers about this. What can i do to make sure that i don't get any problem due to my arrival date
Thank you so much. This was supper helpful as I had no idea there will be another semi interview at the POE. Are the supplementary documents submitted together with the required ones or unless asked? I'll appreciate your response. Thanks
As mentioned your entry experience might be different depending on what country you are coming from. Best to check with the CDC website for the latest health requirements.
If i’m going to live with my uncle off campus and they ask me for their housing details or address (he’s on visit visa) will their be a problem? He has filed some case for residency there so should I book on campus housing from here in my country or shall I proceed with my uncle’s location? (I mentioned his address at ds-160 too)
@@SojourningScholar i mean what if they think that i’m tryna immigrate or whatsoever because i’m living with my uncle who’s also on non-immigrant visa but working towards getting residency?
That's fine. As long as you have the I-20 for the new program/school with a SEVIS ID that matches the SEVIS fee payment receipt, you'll be fine when entering the US.
Hi .. i went to US in aug 2021 on f1 status due to health issues I informed admission department they have suggested me to deffer my program to spring intake and would active my sevis at that time .My classes are going to start from Jan 10th .. I will be leaving after dec 15 .. what type of questions would I face ? Will there be any issue ?
I'm a 38 yrs divorced woman. Going to usa in fall 2021. I will be applying for visa now. Hv got admission. Do u my f1 visa can be rejected? As I'm unmarried n 38.??
Visa denials are not based on marital status or age. It's based on your ability to prove that you are entering the US for the purpose of studying only and would return to your home country when you are done studying.
as international student my school is in ohio and i am going to D.C for first time for little stay with my realtive for few days before class started,is that okay in the POE ?
Hello Brother, I got USA Visa on 31st September 2021 Alhamdulillah .. Everything was fine but all of a sudden, the university who approved my visa and issue i20 they canceled all i20 on 30th october 2021 and they sent mail and said that to transfer i20 to there are partner university but the problem is that partner university don't issue the new i20. My question is that can I transfer my i20 and sevis fee's any another university? Will there be any problem in USA immigration? can I enter perfectly? Because I've already got my ticket.. Please cooperate with advice. Thanks in advance.
When you arrive at the port of entry, do you need to show proof of where you will be staying? Is it a requirement to have a lease agreement for off-campus living or to have confirmation from the university that you will be residing on campus?
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When reaching customs at your port of entry, just be calm and answer questions confidently in accordance to your visa rules and guidelines. This is my last year as an undergrad and I intend to apply to graduate school for Fall 2022. When I came in at Houston, the customs officer asked me since this is my last year, what do I intend to do after. This can be a trick question to see if the student will respond by saying they intend to stay in the US and find work and they can deny you reentry. I simply said that I either intend to go back to my home country to take a gap year or I will apply for a graduate program to get higher education before going back to my home country. That sounds like exactly what he wanted to hear as he smiled and told me good luck. Just be wise when answering certain questions like that!
That's a great tip! Thanks Hopeless!!
@@SojourningScholar No problem! Even if an international student intends to apply for OPT/CPT work/internship after graduation, which they have the right to do, telling customs what they want to hear is key in the moment because gaining entry is the most important thing at the point of entry! You’re clear to do whatever after you get through that!
That's true!
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When you arrive at the port of entry, do you need to show proof of where you will be staying? Is it a requirement to have a lease agreement for off-campus living or to have confirmation from the university that you will be residing on campus?
Not really. But have some kind of proof of accommodation. It helps.
@@SojourningScholar thank you sir how about the airport my school is in Dickinson and I'm going to Denver and buy another ticket to dickinson because there is direct flights from Denver to dickinson is this fine ? And my DSO suggest me to do this
Hello please I am coming for a cultural exchange program but after I got my visa my place of intern said they weren’t going to continue with me doing my exchange program with them because of the expenses that comes with it so my program sponsor got me a new place for my exchange program with a new offer and training plan but I still have the previous Ds2019 and servis receipt I used to get my visa please Is that going to be an issue for me and also my program is for 1year please will I need a return ticket when booking my ticket…please an answer will be really appreciated
Thanks that was helpful
Glad it helped
Hello! I will be traveling to USA as a student soon. Can you please provide me what type of questions they can ask after reaching USA?
I am a f1 visa holder going usa for Master’s for initial attendance.
My class start date is: JAN 10 2022
My program start date is : Dec 15 2021
My earliest admission date is Nov 15 2021
From when can i enter USA?
30 days before the start of your program listed on the Form I-20.
I'm lil' bit afraid cause I'm gonna face them for the first time
Just be prepared with the right documents and you'll be fine.
Was suppose to resume September 03, Had my visa interview on the 13th of September, got approved and I picked up my visa on the 16th. My ISSO gave me a deadline of 16th to resume otherwise I would be deferred to spring. I already got my flight ticket for 24th. If I am asked by the customs on the date difference, what should I say.
Is it possible for them to allow me in even if I intend to resume at Spring ?
Just explain the circumstances. In the worst case, you might be sent to secondary screening, where you might need to contact your DSO. So I'll recommend you come prepared. Best of luck!
I received my visa for the J1, which begins on September 12th, and the visa is valid starting from that date. Is it acceptable to arrive in the US 2 days earlier, on September 10th or 11th?
Arrival should always be within 30 days from your program start date.
Hello
I’ll be arriving at the us on my program start date,will that be a problem?
Best of luck!
Hello. I will study in california. Can i enter the US from new york and then go to california without any problem?
Yes!
Hi... there is two school starting date on my I20. Start of Classes and Program Start/End date. Which one should I follow for entering US border?
Program start date is the defining date.
With an F1 Visa, do I need to have a return ticket?? If my intended duration of studies is 2years?
No.
Hello! Help Please...
I got my F1 visa approved for August 2024 (Fall intake) but can I request for new i20 from university for January 2024 (spring intake) and travel to USA? Will there be issue as I requested for new I20 to travel?
Contact your DSO.
Hey i am also doing the same , what happened
Hi
I will study in Louisiana but my flight pass through three airports before I get to my final destination
Will I go through port of entry questions at all the three airports or I ll only be questioned at the first airport
First
@@SojourningScholar okay
Thank you
Hello, I am going to US next month holding J1 status visa but I am planning to enter US through other states not where my university located at. Would I get rejected entering the US for not entering the state where my university is in?
You can enter the US from any international airport, it need not be in the same state as your school.
Can tou elaborate more abt the food we are bringing?
You can check out the link to the US ICE website in the description section below. There you would find exactly what is allowed and what is not allowed. Cheers!
Hey man, i have a valid visa till October 28th, and have graduated high school in June, i will be attending college in September and haven't goten a new visa, but my SEVIS id is same on the college I-20 as it is on my visa so is it ok if my visa says my high schools name instead of college name?
Yeah, as long as your SEVIS ID is active you should be good.
Pls my entry date on ds 160 is 11th of January and my start date in school is 11th. Can i enter US before 7th of January?
You can enter within 30-days of your start date shown on your Form I-20 (F-1 Students) or the Form DS-2019 (J1 students)
I got my visa for 2022 January intake... My University is in Missouri.. Now I want to visit one my uncle's house first in New York and then I would head towards to my University..
I have already booked my flight tickets for new york.. Will there be any problem..? As I am using different port of entry.... and what can they actually ask to me about that...?
Congratulations! Your Port of Entry can be anywhere in the USA. So you should not have any problems. To learn more about what to expect you can check out the description section of this video.
Hey bro..same question..did you have any problems in port of entry?
Hi. How did it go? Did you have any issues with the port of entry?
@@satyampathak7488 I have the same question about port of entry
My classes start from 3rd of January but i got my ticket for 5th of January, due to lack of flight availability in the month of January. And also because there was problem with where i would stay if i went to usa so early like 20 days and so.
I am just two days late from my classes. I already informed my teachers about this.
What can i do to make sure that i don't get any problem due to my arrival date
You can reach out to your DSO for a late arrival letter. In most cases, it would not be a problem if you're arriving this late.
Hello is it okay if I traveled a day or two late after my programme start date will I be allowed at the port of entry?
I think so my school made it clear that if I came after the start date I will be sent back to my country.
Thank you so much.
This was supper helpful as I had no idea there will be another semi interview at the POE.
Are the supplementary documents submitted together with the required ones or unless asked?
I'll appreciate your response.
Thanks
It's good to have these supplementary documents just in case they ask for them.
Hey now i94 is only and there is no stamping done is that true plz reply me
For those entering the U.S at airports, the I-94 is fully electronic.
can my port of entry be in a different state from the school that i will be attending then stay for a week before reporting to the school?
Yes, it can. Just be sure to explain your travel itinerary honestly if asked.
What if the health requirements? Apart from the covid certificate, is there any health related documents needed?
As mentioned your entry experience might be different depending on what country you are coming from. Best to check with the CDC website for the latest health requirements.
What if I lost my DS 160 signed documents and SEVIS receipt.please guide
Using your SEVIS ID on your Form I-20 or Form DS-2019, you can get your SEVIS receipt from this website: fmjfee.com/i901fee/index.html
If i’m going to live with my uncle off campus and they ask me for their housing details or address (he’s on visit visa) will their be a problem? He has filed some case for residency there so should I book on campus housing from here in my country or shall I proceed with my uncle’s location? (I mentioned his address at ds-160 too)
That should not be a problem. As long as your off-campus address is relatively close to your school there should be no red flags.
@@SojourningScholar i mean what if they think that i’m tryna immigrate or whatsoever because i’m living with my uncle who’s also on non-immigrant visa but working towards getting residency?
@@Libbydar_17 so he's illegally staying there?
Is it okay to enter the Us two weeks before the start of my program? F-1
You can enter as early as 30 days before the start of your program written on the Form I-20.
What if the school I'm attending isnt the same as the one on my visa. But I've paid the i901 fee for the school I will be going to
That's fine. As long as you have the I-20 for the new program/school with a SEVIS ID that matches the SEVIS fee payment receipt, you'll be fine when entering the US.
Were you allowed to enter the USA ???
Do they check cell phones in the first verification for F1 Visa? Cause I'm traveling on 23rd to United States and my immigration is on Newark Airport
Not sure what you mean.
Hey what did they ask you ?
Hi .. i went to US in aug 2021 on f1 status due to health issues I informed admission department they have suggested me to deffer my program to spring intake and would active my sevis at that time .My classes are going to start from Jan 10th .. I will be leaving after dec 15 .. what type of questions would I face ? Will there be any issue ?
Are u in the U.S now ? What question were u asked at the port of entry as your admission was deferred?
Ok
I'm a 38 yrs divorced woman. Going to usa in fall 2021. I will be applying for visa now. Hv got admission. Do u my f1 visa can be rejected? As I'm unmarried n 38.??
Visa denials are not based on marital status or age. It's based on your ability to prove that you are entering the US for the purpose of studying only and would return to your home country when you are done studying.
What are the supporting documents a j1 student should have?
Bank statements, test scores, financial awards,. See the description section of this video.
Do they ask where you live / your address? Can they see that info when they scan your passport? Thanks
They can ask you anything really.
as international student my school is in ohio and i am going to D.C for first time for little stay with my realtive for few days before class started,is that okay in the POE ?
Shouldn't be a problem at all. Just be sure to answer questions truthfully if asked.
I am planning same..did you have any problems in poe?
If i land 35 days before my program starts i am going to get send back or it depends on the border officer to let me in or not?
It's best to follow the recommendation to enter within 30 days of program start.
@@SojourningScholar For sure, but what happends if i have no other choice?
Admission date is also written on the I20 which is exactly 20days
Hello Brother,
I got USA Visa on 31st September 2021 Alhamdulillah ..
Everything was fine but all of a sudden, the university who approved my visa and issue i20 they canceled all i20 on 30th october 2021 and they sent mail and said that to transfer i20 to there are partner university but the problem is that partner university don't issue the new i20. My question is that can I transfer my i20 and sevis fee's any another university? Will there be any problem in USA immigration? can I enter perfectly?
Because I've already got my ticket..
Please cooperate with advice.
Thanks in advance.
Hey are you the student you have applied for National university san Diego
@@saniurrahaman5455 I am in same situation, kindly share me your email id we can connect
@@saniurrahaman5455 same here
Were you able to enter the USA with another school I-20 and visa from different school.
When you arrive at the port of entry, do you need to show proof of where you will be staying? Is it a requirement to have a lease agreement for off-campus living or to have confirmation from the university that you will be residing on campus?
Same question for me
Do you have an answer now ? Coz I’m in the same situation
@Ay6022 No, you don't require proof of where you will be staying.