Journey Outdoors the United States

A pupil doesn’t want a brand new visa if it has not expired. However, college students within the following circumstances could have to get a brand new visa and may contact the U.S. Consulate or Embassy of their residence nation to substantiate:

• Students whose visa has expired
• Students who’ve reported their passport (and visa) misplaced
• Students who’ve up to date their title on their passport
• Students who’ve taken an absence from the U.S. for five months or longer
• Students who’ve been dismissed and are reentering the U.S. with a brand new SEVIS document
• Students who’ve violated their F-1 standing and have NOT been reinstated to legitimate F-1 standing
• Students whose visas have been revoked by the Department of State

U.S. Department of State information on obtaining an F-1 Visa.

F-1 Visa for Students on OPT

Students on OPT don’t have to get a brand new visa if the visa has not expired.

Documents Required for Visa Renewal

ISSO recommends college students test the U.S. Consulate or Embassy insurance policies within the nation the place they’ll renew their visa.

Visa Renewal as Third Country National

The U.S. Department of State made an announcement on September 6, 2025, up to date their directions for all nonimmigrant visa candidates that they need to schedule their visa interview appointments on the U.S. Embassy or Consulate of their nation of nationality or residence. Per the announcement, candidates making use of outdoors their nation of nationality or residence ought to count on to attend considerably longer for an appointment. The U.S. Department of State additionally up to date the place nationals of nations the place the U.S. authorities just isn’t conducting routine nonimmigrant visa operations ought to apply for a visa at, if they don’t seem to be a resident elsewhere.

Processing Time for Visa Renewal

Wait instances differ from nation to nation. For present data, please discuss with this Department of State website. 

Validity of New Visa

The validity interval varies from nation to nation. For present data, please discuss with this Department of State website.