Adjustment of Status and lost F1 visa
 

I've asked plenty of questions on here before and the feedback I have received has been extremely helpful.

So, here's one more...or two.

I'm currently in the process of AoS from F1 to Permanent Resident. While I have been over here as a student I lost my passport with my F1 visa inside. I have photocopies of both and have all my other documentation (I-20, etc..). I also have a new passport.

Here's my question. When applying for AoS I know that I have to send in photocopies of my F1 visa. The problem is am I going to have to present proof of my physical visa at any potential interview? There will obviously be records of my F1 status here, but will this be a problem?

Also, when entering my passport number on the AoS form, should I put the my old/lost one (the one I last entered the country on), or my new one?

I'm just a little worried that this could cause a problem.

Thanks.

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Did you obtain the F-1 within the last year? If not then you only need to provide proof of lawful entry (e.g. Copy of I-94 or passport stamp). I would provide your old passport number since that is the one associated with your F-1 admission. You can explain about the old one getting lost at the interview or include an explanation with your AOS package.

Re: Adjustment of Status and lost F1 visa
 

No, I obtained it in 2012. I've been here for almost 4 years now.

Well that all sounds very logical and reasonable. I just didn't want to send all the paperwork off without asking first.

Thank you very much.

Re: Adjustment of Status and lost F1 visa
 

Personally, when filling out the AOS forms, wherever it asks for a passport number, I would provide your current one, because that's the current information. You can explain the list passport at the AOS interview, if asked.

Rene

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Hmmm. Would the old passport number not be the one linked to my visa and my I-94 though? Or does that not matter?

Re: Adjustment of Status and lost F1 visa
 

It doesn't matter - they both link to you. I agree with Rene - use the new passport number for your AOS.

Ian

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Ok, thanks guys. I appreciate the help.

Re: Adjustment of Status and lost F1 visa
 

If you use the new passport number on the AOS paperwork, I would definately include a letter explaining the old one was lost hence the different passport number associated with the proof of entry. Easy to do and covers all bases.

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That's definitely my plan.

So you don't think losing it is actually going to really affect anything then?

Re: Adjustment of Status and lost F1 visa
 

I don't think it will be an issue. My passport was expired for several years when I did my AOS. The key is having the proof of lawful admission.

Re: Adjustment of Status and lost F1 visa
 

I have plenty of that, so that makes me feel better. Thank you.

Re: Adjustment of Status and lost F1 visa
 

No, it won't affect anything. You have photocopies of the visa and I-94, that's all that matters.

Rene

Re: Adjustment of Status and lost F1 visa
 

Thank you.

I have another question though. I'm currently filling out form I-131. What do I check for application type?

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Rene

Re: Adjustment of Status and lost F1 visa
 

That's what I thought. Just wanted to double check.

Thanks again. You guys are the best!