How Early Can Someone Enter the U.S.

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The Grace Period

E-Verify

What Can I Bring Into the U.S.?

What to Expect at the Port of Entry

Notifying the Government of Address Changes

Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)

How Early Can Someone Enter the U.S.

Honoraria Payments

Bringing Family to the U.S.

Change of Nonimmigrant Status

Non-Immigrant Information

Undocumented Students

National Security Concerns

Visa

Permanent Residency

How early someone can enter the U.S. depends mostly on their immigration status. This is something that should be taken into consideration when requesting start dates for CUA-sponsored non-immigrant statuses.

Nonimmigrant Status …	…can enter U.S. ...
B-1/B-2 Visitor	no earlier than the start date of their visitor visa
F-1 student J-1 Exchange visitor	up to 30 days before start date on Form DS-2019
H-1B Temporary Worker O-1 Temporary Worker TN - Professional under NAFTA	up to 10 days before start date of approved petition