What is the duration of time [grace period ] after voluntary withdrawal[or cancelling ] from college for F1 visa students.

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What is the duration of time [grace period ] after voluntary withdrawal[or cancelling ] from college for F1 visa students.

Anonymous Apr 3, 2014 5 views 3 answers

Currently, I am on F1 Visa ,However I want to go to my home country and come again on J1 clinical Visa . If I had notified to school authorities about my voluntary withdrawal from school .What will be the duration of grace period I can stay legally in US, without having any remark from immigration authorities ?

Alexander Joseph SegalImmigration AttorneyNew York, NYNY licensed · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T11:04:45+00:00

Alexander Joseph SegalImmigration AttorneyNew York, NYNY licensed

Alexander Joseph SegalImmigration AttorneyNew York, NYNY licensed · Jun 15, 2026

60 days from the day your enrollment is terminated.

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Giacomo Jacques BeharImmigration AttorneySan Diego, CACA licensed · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T11:04:45+00:00

Giacomo Jacques BeharImmigration AttorneySan Diego, CACA licensed

Giacomo Jacques BeharImmigration AttorneySan Diego, CACA licensed · Jun 15, 2026

The grace period for F-1 academic students is exactly 60 days from the date of such termination or withdrawal.

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Angelique Montes · Accepted Answer · 2026-06-15T11:04:45+00:00

Angelique Montes

Angelique Montes · Jun 15, 2026

60 days from the date if withdrawal or termination.

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What is the duration of time [grace period ] after voluntary withdrawal[or cancelling ] from college for F1 visa students.

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