Should I get a new visa stamp?
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Should I get a new visa stamp?
Hey,
Im on a student visa, and Ive transferred schools after earning my first
degree, but my visa stamp has the old schools name, but it is still valid till
March 2018. Would I be able to leave the US and re-enter without any
problems? or Ive to get a new visa stamp?
Ahmed
Asked on August 5, 2017 under Immigration Law, New York
Answers:
SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
As long as you are in the same nonimmigrant visa status you do not need to get a new visa stamp since you have a still valid visa and a new I-20 to show that the school is a new school. The two together should be sufficient for any questions at the port of entry.
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