Do I Need a New Visa When I transfer Schools?
Jan 18th 2005, 6:43 pm
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Do I Need a New Visa When I transfer Schools?
Dear Netters & Immigration Gurus,
Could you please answer these Challenging queries?
I just got in from India but need to change my school (and program)
where I have been accepted.
1) What do I need to do?
I think I will need new I20.
2) Can I take the new I20 and have my passport & F1 student visa
endorsed by INS here to reflect take the new school
3) I am hoping that I WILL NOT have to take the new I-20 to the
consulate and come in again?
4) If Q NO 2 is yes then I hope that I WILL NOT have trouble coming in
and out of US and that I will not have to get a new visa.
Please advise. This will serve as a good guideline for other students
in the same situation...
God Bless you all
Regards
Sunny
Could you please answer these Challenging queries?
I just got in from India but need to change my school (and program)
where I have been accepted.
1) What do I need to do?
I think I will need new I20.
2) Can I take the new I20 and have my passport & F1 student visa
endorsed by INS here to reflect take the new school
3) I am hoping that I WILL NOT have to take the new I-20 to the
consulate and come in again?
4) If Q NO 2 is yes then I hope that I WILL NOT have trouble coming in
and out of US and that I will not have to get a new visa.
Please advise. This will serve as a good guideline for other students
in the same situation...
God Bless you all
Regards
Sunny
Jan 19th 2005, 7:00 am
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Re: Do I Need a New Visa When I transfer Schools?
Sunny wrote:
> Dear Netters & Immigration Gurus,
>
> Could you please answer these Challenging queries?
>
> I just got in from India but need to change my school (and program)
> where I have been accepted.
>
> 1) What do I need to do?
> I think I will need new I20.
>
> 2) Can I take the new I20 and have my passport & F1 student visa
> endorsed by INS here to reflect take the new school
>
> 3) I am hoping that I WILL NOT have to take the new I-20 to the
> consulate and come in again?
>
> 4) If Q NO 2 is yes then I hope that I WILL NOT have trouble coming in
> and out of US and that I will not have to get a new visa.
>
> Please advise. This will serve as a good guideline for other students
> in the same situation...
>
> God Bless you all
> Regards
> Sunny
>
You don't need a new visa. Your advisor at the school where you are now
can help you with a transfer to the new school and change of program.
The new school will have to issue you a new I-20.
Note, you will need to explain the circumstances under which you are
seeking a change so that it's clear you did not commit visa fraud.
--
Above intended as general commentary, not specific legal
advice. Your mileage may vary.
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Jonathan McNeil Wong Voice: 510-451-0544
Donahue, Gallagher Woods LLP Facsimile: 510-832-1486
P.O. Box 12979 http://www.donahue.com
Oakland, CA 94604-2979 E-mail: [email protected]
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> Dear Netters & Immigration Gurus,
>
> Could you please answer these Challenging queries?
>
> I just got in from India but need to change my school (and program)
> where I have been accepted.
>
> 1) What do I need to do?
> I think I will need new I20.
>
> 2) Can I take the new I20 and have my passport & F1 student visa
> endorsed by INS here to reflect take the new school
>
> 3) I am hoping that I WILL NOT have to take the new I-20 to the
> consulate and come in again?
>
> 4) If Q NO 2 is yes then I hope that I WILL NOT have trouble coming in
> and out of US and that I will not have to get a new visa.
>
> Please advise. This will serve as a good guideline for other students
> in the same situation...
>
> God Bless you all
> Regards
> Sunny
>
You don't need a new visa. Your advisor at the school where you are now
can help you with a transfer to the new school and change of program.
The new school will have to issue you a new I-20.
Note, you will need to explain the circumstances under which you are
seeking a change so that it's clear you did not commit visa fraud.
--
Above intended as general commentary, not specific legal
advice. Your mileage may vary.
================================================== =============
Jonathan McNeil Wong Voice: 510-451-0544
Donahue, Gallagher Woods LLP Facsimile: 510-832-1486
P.O. Box 12979 http://www.donahue.com
Oakland, CA 94604-2979 E-mail: [email protected]
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