F1 Visa Duration and Passport Expiration

I am planning to attend my masters in US for upcoming Fall 2022. My passport is expiring on January 2024. However, my course duration is from Sept 2022 till June 2024. When the F1 visa gets stamped, what would be the duration for it? The end date would be the passport expiry date or according to the course duration?

Note: I am from India. I can only renew my passport before a year from the time of expiration which would be January 2023.

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Best Answer

The expiry date of US visa (F-1 or B-1/B-2) is independent of the expiry date of the traveler's passport. That is, the expiry date of the visa may be later than that of the passport. The exact duration of the visa depends on the visa type and the agreement between the US government and the passport-holder's home country.

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Can I enter US with less than 6 months on my passport?

As a general rule, passports must be valid for six months beyond the date the traveler will exit the United States. However, the United States has signed agreements with a number of countries to waive this requirement.

How long can you stay in the US after your f-1 visa expires?

So, as long as you are otherwise maintaining your F-1 status (for instance, you haven't dropped out of school or taken a job), you are allowed to remain in the United States until the end of your 60-day grace period. This allows students flexibility in pursuing their studies.

Does US visa expire with passport?

Do I need to apply for a new visa with my new passport? No. If your visa is still valid you can travel to the United States with your two passports, as long as the visa is valid, not damaged, and is the appropriate type of visa required for your principal purpose of travel.

Can I leave the US if my passport expires in 2 months?

Answer: Your passport is valid until the date of expiration. The only problem may be the entry requirements of the country or countries you plan to visit. Many countries require your passport have 3 to 6 months validity remaining before they will allow you to enter or issue a travel visa.

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