Can I transit in the U.S. with a student visa?
I have a U.S. student visa (F1) that is valid until next year. I booked a ticket from Hong Kong to Mexico City, and I will have a layover in Los Angeles for about 5 hours. Although the purpose of my travel isn't to study in the U.S., I do have a valid student visa. Can I still transit in the U.S.?
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asked May 30 '16 at 14:25
PeterPeter
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I have a U.S. student visa (F1) that is valid until next year. I booked a ticket from Hong Kong to Mexico City, and I will have a layover in Los Angeles for about 5 hours. Although the purpose of my travel isn't to study in the U.S., I do have a valid student visa. Can I still transit in the U.S.?
visas usa transit
asked May 30 '16 at 14:25
PeterPeter
211
What passport do you have?
– Mark Mayo♦
May 30 '16 at 14:27
I realize you're not studying on this trip but are you enrolled as a student in the US? ,
– phoog
May 30 '16 at 14:36
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I have a U.S. student visa (F1) that is valid until next year. I booked a ticket from Hong Kong to Mexico City, and I will have a layover in Los Angeles for about 5 hours. Although the purpose of my travel isn't to study in the U.S., I do have a valid student visa. Can I still transit in the U.S.?
visas usa transit
asked May 30 '16 at 14:25
PeterPeter
211
I have a U.S. student visa (F1) that is valid until next year. I booked a ticket from Hong Kong to Mexico City, and I will have a layover in Los Angeles for about 5 hours. Although the purpose of my travel isn't to study in the U.S., I do have a valid student visa. Can I still transit in the U.S.?
visas usa transit
visas usa transit
asked May 30 '16 at 14:25
PeterPeter
211
asked May 30 '16 at 14:25
PeterPeter
211
asked May 30 '16 at 14:25
PeterPeter
211
asked May 30 '16 at 14:25
PeterPeter
211
asked May 30 '16 at 14:25
PeterPeter
211
211
What passport do you have?
– Mark Mayo♦
May 30 '16 at 14:27
I realize you're not studying on this trip but are you enrolled as a student in the US? ,
– phoog
May 30 '16 at 14:36
add a comment |
What passport do you have?
– Mark Mayo♦
May 30 '16 at 14:27
I realize you're not studying on this trip but are you enrolled as a student in the US? ,
– phoog
May 30 '16 at 14:36
What passport do you have?
– Mark Mayo♦
May 30 '16 at 14:27
What passport do you have?
– Mark Mayo♦
May 30 '16 at 14:27
I realize you're not studying on this trip but are you enrolled as a student in the US? ,
– phoog
May 30 '16 at 14:36
I realize you're not studying on this trip but are you enrolled as a student in the US? ,
– phoog
May 30 '16 at 14:36
add a comment |
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Your F1 (Student Visa) is only valid if you also have a valid I-20 form signed by the university or college that you are currently enrolled in (or if you have finished your program, are currently working on the practical training (OPT) option of the F1).
If you are in one of these situations, your school should have signed your I-20 before you left the country so that you can return to your studies. If this is the case, the signature is usually valid for one year, and you should be able to transit through the US without trouble.
If you do not have such a document, your F1 visa is essentially useless. If you qualify for the Visa Waiver program, you don't need a visa for transit, otherwise you will need to apply for a visa. See
- Do I need a US visa to transit (or layover) through an American airport?
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
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answered May 30 '16 at 16:18
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Your F1 (Student Visa) is only valid if you also have a valid I-20 form signed by the university or college that you are currently enrolled in (or if you have finished your program, are currently working on the practical training (OPT) option of the F1).
If you are in one of these situations, your school should have signed your I-20 before you left the country so that you can return to your studies. If this is the case, the signature is usually valid for one year, and you should be able to transit through the US without trouble.
If you do not have such a document, your F1 visa is essentially useless. If you qualify for the Visa Waiver program, you don't need a visa for transit, otherwise you will need to apply for a visa. See
- Do I need a US visa to transit (or layover) through an American airport?
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
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answered May 30 '16 at 16:18
Alan MunnAlan Munn
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Your F1 (Student Visa) is only valid if you also have a valid I-20 form signed by the university or college that you are currently enrolled in (or if you have finished your program, are currently working on the practical training (OPT) option of the F1).
If you are in one of these situations, your school should have signed your I-20 before you left the country so that you can return to your studies. If this is the case, the signature is usually valid for one year, and you should be able to transit through the US without trouble.
If you do not have such a document, your F1 visa is essentially useless. If you qualify for the Visa Waiver program, you don't need a visa for transit, otherwise you will need to apply for a visa. See
- Do I need a US visa to transit (or layover) through an American airport?
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
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answered May 30 '16 at 16:18
Alan MunnAlan Munn
703411
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Your F1 (Student Visa) is only valid if you also have a valid I-20 form signed by the university or college that you are currently enrolled in (or if you have finished your program, are currently working on the practical training (OPT) option of the F1).
If you are in one of these situations, your school should have signed your I-20 before you left the country so that you can return to your studies. If this is the case, the signature is usually valid for one year, and you should be able to transit through the US without trouble.
If you do not have such a document, your F1 visa is essentially useless. If you qualify for the Visa Waiver program, you don't need a visa for transit, otherwise you will need to apply for a visa. See
- Do I need a US visa to transit (or layover) through an American airport?
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
Community♦
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answered May 30 '16 at 16:18
Alan MunnAlan Munn
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Your F1 (Student Visa) is only valid if you also have a valid I-20 form signed by the university or college that you are currently enrolled in (or if you have finished your program, are currently working on the practical training (OPT) option of the F1).
If you are in one of these situations, your school should have signed your I-20 before you left the country so that you can return to your studies. If this is the case, the signature is usually valid for one year, and you should be able to transit through the US without trouble.
If you do not have such a document, your F1 visa is essentially useless. If you qualify for the Visa Waiver program, you don't need a visa for transit, otherwise you will need to apply for a visa. See
- Do I need a US visa to transit (or layover) through an American airport?
edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:52
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What passport do you have?
– Mark Mayo♦
May 30 '16 at 14:27
I realize you're not studying on this trip but are you enrolled as a student in the US? ,
– phoog
May 30 '16 at 14:36