Entering the United States / Arrival Information
Enter the U.S. within 30 days before the program starting date on I-20
DO NOT attempt to enter the U.S. 在I-20上的项目开始日期前30天以上! 虽然你可以在I-20开始日期前120天申请F-1签证, F-1 visa holders are NOT permitted to enter the U.S. more than 30 days before the start date on your I-20. Also, entry to the U.S. 在第一天上课后,需要获得大学官员的许可,并可能需要签发新的I-20表格.
Enter U.S. on an F1 visa only
DO NOT 以B-1/B-2访客签证或F-2家属签证进入美国,即使你的护照上有. 持B-1/B-2或F-2签证将不能在美国上学.S. U.S. 如果你有证据表明你打算在抵达之前上学,美国海关和移民服务局(USCIS)将拒绝你将身份从B-1/B-2更改为F1的申请, 比如申请了学校或者申请了I-20表格.
Use CUI I-20 when entering the U.S.
DO NOT 用其他学校签发的I-20进入美国! 如果这是你第一次在美国上学.S., your F1 visa stamp should bear the CUI name. 如果你已经获得了另一所学校的签证,请联系 [email protected] or by phone at (949) 214-3471.
Procedures at the Port of Entry
Upon arrival to the U.S., a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) officer will review your immigration documents; I-20, valid passport, and F1 or J1 visa. 国际中心强烈建议您随身携带财务文件, admission letter, and I-901 receipt of the SEVIS fee.
Documents Needed at the Port of Entry
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- I-20
- Valid Passport
- Financial documents (证明有足够的资金支付学杂费)
- Admissions Letter from Concordia University Irvine
- I-901 receipt of SEVIS fee
- Proof of ties to Canada-Canadian citizens only
在没有入境美国所需的所有移民文件的情况下旅行.S. might be sufficient reason to be denied entry. Entry to the U.S. 是由P.O.E.