If you plan to enter the U.S. with an F-1 (student) visa, OISP will issue you a Form I-20, which you will use to schedule a visa interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate. Review the Applying for F-1 Visa section for detailed information about the process. Be sure to finish the admissions process early to account for visa interview wait times and processing. After you receive your F-1 visa, plan to travel to the U.S. no more than 30 days before the Program Start Date on your I-20. If you will not be able to enter the U.S. by your Program Start Date, notify OISP promptly to determine if you will need to postpone your program.