US F1 Visa grace period attending a conference
I am currently in the US on a F1 Visa for studying. My I-20 is valid until May 19th, as then my program is finished. Usually I study in Canada (I am there on a study permit with a passport from Austria).
Before returning back to Canada I wanted to visit a conference in the US (in another state, I will have to take a plane). The conference starts on May 20 and lasts for 6 days.
My question is: am I allowed to attend the conference, as I am in the grace period of my F1 visa? Note, the conference is not part of my program in the US.
Second question: Can I get reimbursed for this conference by the conference organizers? Probably, I would run into troubles here as this might be considered some kind of work, which I am definitely not allowed to do.
Is it maybe somehow possible to apply for an ESTA and get a B1 stamp on it? But I only have domestic flights, so I guess this doesn't work.
Do you have any suggestion regarding what is the best way to proceed to attend the conference and maybe even not to lose the reimbursement?
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Is there a grace period for F1 visa?
You have a 60-day grace period at the end of your F-1 program. The grace period ends when you depart the United States, or no later than 60 days after the end of the I-20 or your EAD card (if on OPT), whichever comes first.Is there any time limit to enter US after getting the F1 visa?
Make sure to enter the US no more than 30 days before your program begins. As soon as you arrive in the country, contact your designated school official (DSO). When you arrive at your university, contact your DSO again before the start date listed on your I-20 form.What is the grace period for F-1 students?
The length of your grace period depends on your visa type. F-1 visa holders have 60 days after their program end date to leave the United States. For F-1 students who participate in post-completion optional practical training, they have 60 days after their employment ends to depart.What is 60-day grace period for F-1?
F-1 Grace Periods An F-1 student may remain in the United States for up to 60 days beyond: the completion of the program of study; and. the completion date of any authorized post-completion optional practical training.B-1 Visa || How To Successfully Apply For U.S. Visa to Attend a Conference in America
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