Do I have to wait for my new I-20 to apply for my visa?

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• When can I start applying for my visa?

  You can apply for your visa as soon as you receive your I-20, but no earlier than 120 days before your studies begin. This date is listed under Start on Studies on your I-20.

• Which visa should I request?

  You need an F-1 visa, a non-immigrant visa for students.

• How long is a visa valid?

  Your F1 visa is usually valid for 5 years. So make sure that your passport is also valid for that long.

• Can I get my visa in another country?

  No, you must visit a U.S. consulate in the country where you live. You cannot make an appointment for a visa in another country if you are not a citizen of that country.

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