M1 Visa validity / SEVIS
 

Hi all,

I have an M1 visa which I used to do my Ground studies in the states last November. I now need to re-enter the states to convert my license to a JAA commercial and I am very unsure if I need to revlaidate my M1 visa in anyway.


On my M1 Visa it has an expiration date of 25th Oct 2009 and visa type class of R M1. There is a read stamp over the top right corner statting the date I was admiited in Nov last year.

Can I reuse this visa, or do I need to book an appointment again with the US embassey?

Looking at the embassey website the only bit of information I can find is this quote:-

"Do you have a valid F-1/M-1 visa? If you have a valid F-1 or M-1 visa you may continue to use it provided you are arrive in the United States before the expiration date shown on your visa and you will carry with you a valid I-20A-B, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student status from an educational institution."

My only problem is I am unsure if my visa is still valid or not? .

I am guessing all I need is a new I20 and this is good enough with me visa for entry? Do I need to lodge a SEVIS application again??

Has anyone been in the same situation as myself? Any information would be very greatfully recieved.

Is there a help line at the embassey which doesnt cost 1.50 pound a minute??

Thanking you in advance!

You need need to contact the school for another I20 as the Embassy has kindly given you a long period on the sticker in your passport. All US Embassies are different where some issue for the time on the I20, some for a year and some for the same length as yourself.

You will just need to bring the new I20 and your passport with you through immigration.

Thankyou very much or that information Ninety-Nines! Looks like I have been lucky wth the length of my visa!

Can I ask do u know if I need to lodge a new SEVIS application? I read somewhere that u dont if u carry on with your provider within 5 months??

Latest visa info
 

Some recent information re: visas?

http://www.nafinet.org/news/2005%20-...sTraining.html

Cheers

Birky