Traveling outside of the US under the new F-1 rules?
Hi yall! I hope yall are doing well. Thank you in advance for answering my questions.
From my understanding, the new rule that will be implemented will enforce a 4-year duration of status regardless of the program’s length or the prior I-20 expiration date. I have my I-20 valid until 2027, but I have been in my program for 4 years already.
I am planning for a trip this summer, presumably from end of July to end of August. Some say that the new rule will be in effect from September.
I submitted my application for extension to stay but that takes months before processed, so I don’t think it will be done before my trip.
Both VISA and I-20 are valid for my trip, but I just worry if the new rule will result in me not being able to return to the US. May I ask how you assess my situation? Will I be safe if I return before end of August/ 1st September, before the rule is implemented?
Thank you so much!!!