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Work backwards from day one.
Pick your destination and enter the start date on your admission document. Arrival maps the typical lead time for each step so you can see what is already tight.
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These lead times are planning heuristics based on U.S. Department of State's published guidance, not deadlines set by any government. Processing times, appointment availability, and institutional requirements vary widely and change without notice. Confirm your own dates with your designated school official (DSO) and the authority handling your application.