Exiting and re-entering the USA after change of status to F-1 [closed]

I entered the USA on a B1/B2 (visitor) visa in 2014, but have changed status to an F1 (student) visa since then. I'm legally maintaining my student status by attending classes in language school (English). This is not a university program and I speak English well.

I want to stay in the US as I'm preparing for certain licensing tests in the medical field. What is the procedure to exit and re-enter? My F1 is not stamped on my passport. Will I have to go to my home country and apply for a new F1 visa to re-enter the US?

Best Answer

If you only travel to Canada or Mexico or Caribbean islands for less than 30 days, you can re-enter as F-1 status using Automatic Revalidation and won't need an F-1 visa.

For any further travel, if you want to re-enter as F-1 status, you will need an F-1 visa. Since you don't already have an F-1 visa, you will need to apply for the visa at some US consulate. This consulate doesn't necessarily need to be in your home country -- you can try to apply for a visa at any US consulate, but the chances of success will likely be best in your home country.

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Can I leave and reenter the US on a F-1 visa?

Automatic visa revalidation allows most F-1 students to take a trip of less than 30 days to countries contiguous to the United States and reenter on an expired visa provided you have proper documentation and have not applied for a new visa during the visit.

Can you leave the US during change of status?

Travel outside the U.S. while application is pending: Do not travel outside of the U.S. while your change of status case is pending. If you leave the country, USCIS will consider your application abandoned.

How do I reinstate my F-1 status?

If you have failed to maintain F-1 student status and wish to continue studying at (or transfer to) Penn, you must regain valid status. There are two ways you can be reinstated: Apply to US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for reinstatement. Leave the US and reenter using a new I-20 with a new SEVIS number.

Can I enter the United States on my F-1 visa after the date of study listed on my I-20?

New Students \u2013 Student (F and M) visas for new students can be issued up to 120 days in advance of the start date for a course of study. However, you will not be allowed to enter the United States on your student visa more than 30 days before the start date.

What Do I Do if My F-1 status is Terminated?

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