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You can travel to the U.S. With your valid F1 visa in your old passport and your new passport. Carry both when traveling. The issue date of the new passport being before the visa issue date is not a problem. If questioned by CBP officers, explain that you received a new passport before the visa interview. This is a common situation and should not pose any issues. If desired, you can contact the U.S. Embassy or consulate to transfer the visa to your new passport, but its not necessary for travel. Safe travels!Full Conversation
isn't the issue date a problem
No, the issue date of the passport is not a problem as long as both passports (old with the visa and new without the visa) are valid. You can travel with both. Just ensure to carry both when entering the U.S.
issue date for my new passport is earlier than my visa issue date, which is in my old passport.
You can travel with both your old and new passports without issue. Since your visa is valid and in your old passport, you just need to carry both passports when traveling. The issue date of the passport being earlier than the visa issue date won't be a problem. If you wish, you can contact the U.S. embassy or consulate to transfer the visa to your new passport, but it's not necessary for travel. Safe travels!
what to say if cbp officers ask me this question
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When asked by CBP officers, you can explain that your F1 visa is valid and stamped in your old passport. Inform them that both your old and new passports are valid, and you're carrying both for your travel. This is a common situation and should not pose any issues. Safe travels!
but wont they think i hid the new passport from the embassy
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It's unlikely the CBP officers will think you were hiding the new passport from the embassy. You can explain that you received a new passport after your visa application and interview. Carry both passports and mention this if questioned. It's a common situation and generally not problematic.
the new passport issue date is before the visa interview tho
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You should not face issues traveling with both passports. If questioned by CBP officers, explain that you received a new passport before the visa interview. It's not uncommon, and as long as both passports are valid, it should not be a problem. Safe travels!