When can I start applying for my visa?
You can apply for your visa as soon as you receive your I-20, but no earlier than 365 days before your studies begin. This date is listed under Start on Studies on your I-20.
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When can I enter the USA with my F1 visa and can I enter earlier with an ESTA?
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Which visa should I request?
You need an F-1 visa, a non-immigrant visa for students.
Why do I have to start the DS-160 application over and over again?
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