Many students get excited once they have been admitted and want to book their flight.
Please do not book your flight until you have your visa. Be aware there is an earliest
entry date on the I-20, you cannot enter the US before this date. Please bear this in mind if
you would like a family holiday in the US before, students cannot enter on a tourist ESTA
before this date! This is non-negotiable.
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