Will My B1/B2 Visa Be Revoked If I Get F1 Visa?

No, your B1/B2 visa will not automatically be revoked if you get a new F-1 student visa, as long as your B1/B2 visa is still valid.

Key Points:

1. Different visa types

o B1/B2 is for business/tourism, F-1 is for full-time study.

o Having one does not cancel the other; you can hold multiple valid visas simultaneously.

2. Entry intentions matter

o When entering the US, you must use the visa that matches your purpose of travel.

o For studying, use F-1; for tourism or business trips, use B1/B2.

3. No automatic revocation

o The US does not automatically cancel your B1/B2 visa when a new F-1 is issued.

o However, if an officer suspects misrepresentation or misuse of visas, they could question you or revoke a visa, but this is rare if you are honest about your intentions.

Summary:

• You can legally hold both B1/B2 and F-1 visas at the same time.

• Always enter the US under the visa appropriate for your purpose.