u/Frosty-Collection619

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Can I enter the us on my student visa without I-20 form?

Hi! I know the answer is probably no but I need to ask. I changed from one college to another and then left to go back to my country I asked my new college the following:
My previous advisor let me know that My SEVIS record was transferred from Green River College to Dallas College on June 23, 2026. My F-1 visa is valid until 2030, and I plan to arrive in the U.S. on July 6 before the fall semester. Will I be able to enter the U.S. on that date, and will my transfer I-20 be available before then?

And I got a reply after a few days saying this:
Yes we’ve received your SEVIS record.

I’ve emailed them a few times already and tried calling but the campus is closed for some holiday. So they haven’t responded yet my flight leaves tomorrow and I have a valid f1 visa, my sevis, acceptance letter I am only missing my I-20 form am I still able to enter the country on my student visa? Or will I have to use my tourism visa? I am going earlier then the start of school to be with my partner a little before school starts. Which it starts August 19.

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u/Frosty-Collection619 — 13 hours ago

How long before start of school can I enter us on f1 visa as a second time student?

I transferred from one college to another one, and my new sevis has been received by my new school. I’m going to the USA in 3 days which is more then 2 months before the start of my term. And I was wondering if that is allowed? And do I go on my student visa or on a tourism visa? And what do I tell immigration?

Any is help really needed

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u/Frosty-Collection619 — 3 days ago