Five year travel history (US F1 visa) [closed]

I recently submitted the application for a F1 visa interview. I submitted the application on May 22, 2018. One of the sections asked the following question:

Have you traveled to any countries/regions within the last five years?

I answered NO. I haven't traveled abroad between May 22, 2013 and May 22, 2018. However, I did travel to Qatar on a short 3 day trip in April 2013, which was 5 years and 1 month prior to my submitting the F1 visa application. The visa for this trip is also stamped on my old passport, and not the new passport.

Is this a problem? How should I answer this question if I'm asked about it in the interview?

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Best Answer

You've answered the question that was asked accurately and honestly. This is exactly what you should do. If you're asked about the previous five year's travel you should also answer accurately and honestly.

Being in Qatar for a short period five years ago is less of a problem than lying about it and being found out.

If your visa is denied because of your trip then that's unfortunate.

If you're found to have deceived the immigration service you potentially stand to have your visa revoked, have to leave the country, perhaps involuntarily, and incur a substantial ban.

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How long can F-1 student be out of status?

US Immigration law states that individuals in the US for more than 180 days without a valid status are banned from returning to the US for at least 3 years. Individuals in the US for more than 1 year without a valid status are banned from returning to the US for at least 10 years.

Does F1 visa get Cancelled?

But in certain situations \u2014 sometime even beyond the student's control \u2014 a student's F-1 visa can be revoked. And that can lead to issues not only for the student but the institution as well.

Is travel history important for USA visa?

Travel history is not an essential or required document/condition for obtaining a visa, but if you made a good travel history, then it can increase your chance of visa approval.

Does immigration know your travel history?

Answer: The Department of State does not keep records of citizens' travels. The only record of your travels is your passport containing entry and exit stamps. The immigration office of the country/s you traveled to MAY be able to provide you with information on your entry into their borders.

Travel History Importance on your Visa Applications

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