<p>International students who are approved the F-1 student visa may seek to enter the United States as early as 30 days prior to their program start date as listed on the initial I-20.</p> <p>On the day of your travels to the United States, please ensure to have a valid F-1 visa, passport, and the form I-20 in-hand and easily accessible when traveling; if flying, you will wish to carry these documents on your person &ndash; do not put them in checked luggage. You may be requested to present these documents to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer at the U.S. Port of Entry. Please refer to this Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) <a href="https://www.ice.gov/sevis/travel" target="_blank" rel="noopener">guide</a> on travel/re-entry on an F-1 visa for more information.</p>