Start date for entering the US on a J-1 visa
I am a British citizen and have applied for a J-1 visa as I will be a camp counselor in the summer. My camp dates are 2nd June to 27th August however I'll need to fly on 1st June.
I entered my intended arrival date as 2nd June, will I be allowed to fly out?
I haven't yet received my visa though and still need to go to the US Embassy for an interview. I want to make sure that I have enough time to fly into the States. I don't want them to stop me at the border and say you can't enter until tomorrow!
Best Answer
J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program
How long before my J-1 program starts can I arrive in the United States? How long can I remain after my program ends?
You may not arrive more than 30 days before the program start date shown on your DS-2019. Upon completion of your exchange program, you have a grace period of 30 days to depart the United States.
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How early can you enter the US on a J1 visa?
Step 5: Travel to the US Once you have obtained your J-1 visa, you are ready to travel to the U.S. Immigration regulations allow you to enter the U.S. no earlier than 30 days prior to the start date of your program indicated in Section 3 of your SEVIS Form DS-2019.Can I enter US before my visa start date?
Can I enter the United States more than 30 days in advance? Students on F or M visas are not permitted to enter the United States earlier than 30 days before the start date of their program. If you wish to enter earlier than 30 days before your start date, you must separately apply and qualify for a visitor (B) visa.When can you go on a J-1?
In order to get a J1 visa, you must be: 18-30 years of age at the time of application. You may be able to apply if you have not yet turned 18, but you will be 18 by the time you go \u2013 check with your J1 visa provider what date you will need to have turned 18 by in order to apply.Can I enter US after my program start date?
Entry to the U.S. after the program start date is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of the Port of Entry Officer at the airport, as well as the USC academic department. In general, a student cannot arrive more than one week after classes start and must be enrolled full-time for that semester.What to Expect at a US Port of Entry on an F1 Visa or J1 Visa! (Step-by-Step Guide)
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