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    Default How Long is an F1 Visa Stamp Valid

    I have applied for MBA program for Spring 2013 and got the visa stamping for 5 yrs. Unfortunately, I couldn't attend the university in Spring 2013 and deferred my admission to Fall 2013. I have the admission and I-20 for the new sem. My question is, is the F1 Visa stamp still valid for the Fall 2013 sem or do I need to go again for the stamping interview? I am confused and scared. Please help. Thank you!!

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    Default Re: How Long is an F1 Visa Stamp Valid

    The duration of your F1 visa will depend upon the dates provided on the I-20 by your school - you have told us that your visa was approved for five years. You can enter on the F1 visa while it remains valid, but you should expect to document that you're enrolled in college. Your college's international student adviser / Designated School Official (DSO) should be able to help you document your deferred admission, make sure SEVIS is up-to-date, and provide you with a new I-20 for use at the port of entry. You do not need to have your visa stamped again.

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    Default Re: How Long is an F1 Visa Stamp Valid

    Sorry about the delayed response. I have contacted US Embassy and this what they have replied to my query. I am really confused on what should be done now . Please help.

    "Thank you for writing to the U.S. Visa Service Desk.

    We understand that you have a query regarding your F-1 Visa.

    With regards to your query, we would like to inform you that, once the F-1 visa has been approved and if the applicants has not travelled to the united states within 5 months, then they need to apply for the new visa with their new I-20. Please note that, to be eligible for the 'Drop Box' or 'Interview Waiver Program', applicant have to satisfy all the eligibility criteria listed in: http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-visarenew.asp. If applicant don't satisfy for the criteria then applicant may have to schedule appointment for visa interview.

    Please follow the link http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-niv-visaapply.asp to know the visa application procedure."

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    Default Re: How Long is an F1 Visa Stamp Valid

    It appears the Embassy has ruled you need a new F1 then. Apply quickly.

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