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If you plan to take a trip outside the United States (U.S.) or return to your home country for a temporary visit, you must confirm that you will have the proper visa documents to return to the U.S. If your visa stamp will be expired<\/strong> at the time of your reentry to the U.S, you must budget time while outside the U.S. for renewing your F1 Student visa.
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When is visa renewal necessary?<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t

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If your F-1 visa has expired, renewing your F-1 visa is necessary if you intend to travel outside the U.S. and return <\/strong>to continue your studies. Although your student visa expiration does not affect your ability to continue your studies in the U.S. as long as your Form I-20 is valid, being prepared for unforeseen travel is wise. Note that F-1 students, barring Canadian citizens, must have a valid and unexpired F-1 entry visa to enter the U.S. in F-1 status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are not leaving the US, then you do not have <\/strong>to renew your visa. A visa is used solely for the purpose of entry and reentry to the\u00a0U.S.\u00a0The visa validity period does not determine how long an individual may remain in the\u00a0U.S.<\/strong>\u00a0An individual may stay in the U.S. beyond the expiration date of a visa as long as the visa document (Form I-20, Form DS-2019, or Form I-797) has not expired and their electronic I-94 record properly reflects the proper status.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will not be asked about the F-1 visa validity when you exit the US. It’s only when you seek to return and re-enter the US, that you must have a valid F-1 visa.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n

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Where should I renew the F-1 visa?<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t

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You cannot renew a visa stamp inside the U.S. Renewal of your F-1 visa is a process you\u2019ll typically undertake by applying at a U.S. embassy or consulate outside the US. It\u2019s generally recommended to apply from your own home country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Third country renewals (like in Canada and Mexico) may be problematic. Renewing your U.S. visa in a third country, meaning a country other than your own citizenship or legal permanent residence, isn\u2019t always feasible. Some U.S. consulates may not accept visa applications from \u201cthird country nationals\u201d during peak periods. Check with the relevant Embassy before planning to renew outside your home country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, if you apply for a U.S. visa in Canada or Mexico and your application gets denied, re-entry to the U.S. won\u2019t be permitted. In case of visa denial, you\u2019ll be required to return to your home country for visa renewal. It\u2019s advisable to discuss any plans regarding visa applications in countries other than your own with ISS at Purdue before you leave.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n

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What extra documents do I need to take with me from the US?<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t

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From myPurdue portal (under the Academic tab), apply for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n