You do not need a new I-20 to re-enter the U.S. after an absence of less than five months; however, you will need your I-20 properly endorsed by the Designated School Official at ISSS. We recommend it be endorsed within the past 6 months. Regarding your visa, it is alright to remain in the U.S. if the F-1 visa has expired, as long as your I-20 has not expired and you are otherwise maintaining your status. If immigration approved a change of status for you within the U.S., you will need to apply for an F-1 visa stamp while outside the U.S. in order to re-enter the country. Be sure to take your approval notice and documentation of your financial support.
If you intend to travel outside of the U.S., please have the Kearney International Center review/sign your current immigration documents prior to your departure. You may wish to review U.S. goverment procedures in advance of your travel.
Please fill out the Request for Travel Signature form before coming to the office.
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