You may have asked yourself this question: can I enter the United States with both visas as a student and as a tourist?

Yes, according to the consulate in Guadalajara, Mexico, it is possible, explains the Vive USA site.

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The United States grants three types of student visas. Photo: Istock

What are the types of student visas

There are three, the American diplomatic authorities report. They are provided, expand the indicated site, according to the program to be studied:

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Does applying for and processing the student visa affect the tourist visa?

No, the main thing enter with the correct visa to the United States, according to the purpose of the trip, the aforementioned site explains.

The student visa process does not affect the tourist visa at all.

Consular officer at Vive USA

In Vive USA, they point out, citing the US Consulate in Guadalajara, that people with B1/B2 tourist and business visas to enter the US “should have no problem applying for F-1, M-1 visa or J-1, nor is the tourist visa revoked.”

The purpose of the trip to US soil should be clear and they give this example: “If you have both visas and you are going to the United States to start your studies, use your F visa and if you want to return later to Disney to visit, enter with the B visa.

Visa validity

On that site they indicate what the consular authorities emphasize:

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The student visa “requires that you have the certificate of eligibility for non-immigrant student status that you get from the institution where you will be studying.”

When it’s the day to present yourself at the US embassy in Mexico or at the consulates, this should be brought to the appointment, says Vive USA:

US visa fees

Vive USA points out that last May, the US authorities increased the prices of various categories of visas and also those of students:

F-1, M-1 and J-1 visas are up $25 and now they have to pay $185 at the time of application.

With information from Live USA