EconMist Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 The other thread about visa issues made me think of a couple questions, so I couldn't help but ask: Once you start your Ph.D. studies, if you decide to go back home and visit during some school break, is there any chance that you might be denied visa when you try to get a visa to return to school? Does your chance increase if you did your undergrad in the U.S. and you haven't visited home since you came here? [Let's assume you're receiving funds from the school and that you have some of your family back home.] ~EconMist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkitkat Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 I think you get visa for the whole study period so you wouldn't need to get a new one to come back to States from, say, vacation. I could be wrong though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wobo82 Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 I think you get visa for the whole study period so you wouldn't need to get a new one to come back to States from, say, vacation. I could be wrong though. I think the OP did his/her undergrad in the US and let his/her visa expire while still in the US (this is fine as long as the I-20 is valid). I am in the same boat and will have to get a new visa when I eventually go home for summer break. I'm not too worried about being denied though. We'll see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EconMist Posted June 21, 2007 Author Share Posted June 21, 2007 I think the OP did his/her undergrad in the US and let his/her visa expire while still in the US (this is fine as long as the I-20 is valid). That is correct! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bne600 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Once your visa is valid for the duration of study, you will not need to get another one when returning from vacation in your home country. If you have been in the U.S undergraduate program and your I-20 will expire within a short time after enrolling, I think there are ways you can renew your student status. Do it before attempting to go home. It is not worht the risk to go back for another visa. If I am right, you should be able to proceed from one level of education to another without going back home for a new visa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupidolive Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 in some countries, visa is only valid for 1 year. Chances of visa denial during ur study is pretty much 0 unless you screw up and your grade looks terrible. they only read ur transcript when you go renew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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