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My change of visa status to F-1 is approved by USCIS. If I return home do I need to get an F-1 visa stamp to re-enter the U.S?

April 26, 2017Approved F-1 Home re-enter Return stamp Status USCIS Visa

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My change of visa status to F-1 is approved by USCIS. If I return home do I need to get an F-1 visa stamp to re-enter the U.S?

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YES. To reenter the U.S., a student must have a valid F-1 visa stamp. Please see the Travel section at www.ips.mtu.edu on how to apply for an F-1 visa abroad, collect the documents on the checklist, and see an IPS advisor prior to visiting the home country.