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Will I face difficulty for getting a new F1 visa if I lost it?
Asked on Oct 30th, 2011 on Immigration - Texas
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I went to the U.S.A. on F1 visa in August 2008. But in October 2010 when one of my teachers dropped me from his class I fell below 12 credits and was out of status. I was not aware of it until January 2011 and when I came to know I got really scared. I thought of reinstatement but meanwhile I got admitted to a new university and now have a new I-20 and SEVIS. Finally in September 2011 I came back to my country and now planning to apply for a new F1 visa to join the new university. I was never contacted by immigration or was a part of any deportation procedure. Now my question is will I face difficulty getting a new F1 visa? OR will I even get it?
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Immigration and Naturalization Attorney serving San Diego, CA
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Try and get a letter from your old teacher or school Designated Student Officer on what happened (why were you dropped?) and just explain this at the interview. I would expect you will be OK assuming you left the U.S. promptly after learning you were out of status.
Answered on Nov 07th, 2011 at 9:36 AM
You may face difficulty getting a new visa. It is unclear whether you were deemed out of status while in the U.S. If so, whether the SEVIS indicates. It is unclear whether you properly changed status. I strongly recommend an appointment or teleconference with a competent and experienced immigration attorney before the consular interview.
Answered on Nov 02nd, 2011 at 1:30 PM
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You will be asked for evidence to show you maintained your F-1 status. If you did not, then you will need to apply for the visa at your home consulate.
Answered on Nov 02nd, 2011 at 12:50 PM