QUESTION
F-1 visa that expired on Sept.1,2014.Can I be denied a visa renewal with the circumstances below?
Asked on Nov 30th, 2014 on Immigration - Florida
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I have never been out of status.I always took at least 12 credit hours per semester (full time student). I have studied every semester starting in the Fall of 2011.I transferred from a community college to a university because I was awarded a scholarship(the scholarship requires me to go back to my country after completion of studies).The 1st semester at the university I took 12 credits, but after the semester I withdrew 8 of them with the dean's permission because I had been under a lot of stress due to family issues and my GPA dropped drastically which prevented me from getting a job on campus;that was the idea of the school officials.My school transcript shows WD for the 2 classes that were withdrew.Also,I obtained a financial hardship work permit for one year, it expires in June 2015.
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By visa renewal, I will assume that you mean going outside the U. S. to renew your visa with the U. S. consulate or embassy. F-1 visas are discretionary with all consular posts. Having a spotty study record and not being able to support yourself without working may be seen as negatives in determining whether to renew your visa.Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.
Answered on Dec 23rd, 2014 at 1:30 PM