你準備今年要到美國留學了嗎？AIT領事組提醒各位F-1 及M-1學生簽證申請人，為確保簽證申請順利，請詳閱以下關於I-20表格上「課程開始日」的相關重點：
1. F和M簽證可在課程開始日前120天內核發給新生。請不要等到最後一刻才申請簽證！
2. 新生必須在課程開始日前30天內抵達美國。
3. 課程開始日之後才抵達美國的新生將不予以核發簽證。
4. 如果課程開始日有所變更，請務必要求學校在SEVIS系統上更新課程開始日期，才能獲准核發簽證。
Are you an F-1 or M-1 student visa applicant planning to study soon in the U.S.? Knowing these important points about the program start date on your I-20 can help you have a successful application process:
1. F and M visas can be issued to new students up to 120 days prior to their program start dates, so don’t wait until the last minute to apply for your visa!
2. New students may arrive in the U.S. up to 30 days prior to their program start dates.
3. Visas cannot be issued to new students who plan to arrive after their program start dates.
4. If your program start date changes, you must have your school update the start date in your SEVIS record before a visa can be issued.
