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  1. #1
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    Default Re-Entering Us One Day Before F-1 Visa Expiration Date

    I am an Indian student in the US on a valid F-1 visa (issued by US consulate in New Delhi, India). However this visa expires on 10 July 2012 and my passport is valid up to 6 Feb 2013. My I-20 is valid up to 31 May 2014. Here's my question - I have to travel to Sydney for a conference ending 6 July 2012. I would be returning back to US on 9 July 2012 (I would be at the port of entry that day). Will I be allowed to re-enter US on my existing visa/passport?
    I have two reasons for asking this question - 1) My visa expires the next day that I am trying to re-enter and 2) My passport expires on the 6th month (February) from the date I am trying to re-enter (9 July 2012).

    I would really appreciate your help on this issue. Thanks!

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    Default Re: Re-Entering Us One Day Before F-1 Visa Expiration Date

    You need to renew your passport. You are supposed to maintain a valid passport while on F1 status.

    Are you presently enrolled in the course of studies for which you obtained the F1 visa? The visa itself controls entry into the U.S., not the duration of your stay, but the immigration officer may want to verify that you remain enrolled in school.

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    Default Re: Re-Entering Us One Day Before F-1 Visa Expiration Date

    I was planning on renewing my passport after my Australia trip. Do you recommend renewing it before that?

    Yes, I am enrolled in the course of studies for which the F1 visa was granted (and will remain so after returning back from Australia). So does that mean that I can enter the US one before the visa expiration?

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