American study visa: visa validity and legal residence

Studying in the United States is the dream of many students, but the validity period and legal residence of visas are the most concerned issues for international students. This article will answer these two key questions for you.

Visa validity period

A visa is a passport that allows you to enter the United States. It is issued by the State Council's embassies and consulates abroad and attached to your passport. At present, student visas are usually valid for one year.

Legal residence

The United States Immigration Service recognizes legal residence. When you enter the United States, the immigration officer at the port will indicate your legal residence/stay time on a white card named I94. The legal residence time of students in the United States depends on the school's 20 forms.

renew a contract

If you leave the United States after one year and intend to re-enter, you need to apply for a new visa, which is what we call renewal. As long as your time in the United States is continuous (not even one day) and you have a valid 20-form, you can legally live in the United States without other documents or applications.