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25-Jun-2002 02:24 PM

about re-entry

not sure

is it possible to enter the country without a valid I-20 while having a valid F-1 visa??? i know you'll still get into the country but what about the immigration official at the airport??

25-Jun-2002 11:43 PM

Re: about re-entry

icechunk

it is certainly not recommended but i had a friend who lost his i-20 midway and the immigration officer was corteous and let him thro but he had to report to some local field offfice with his i-20 within 30 days...so its possible yes but only if something unforseen has happened

28-Jun-2002 04:11 AM

Re: about re-entry

Serge

A friend of mine managed to do it too, but he had to go through several hours of INS investigation. They've called his roommate to question her about his status and illegal work and stuff like that. He said he was crying over there and INS felt sorry for him eventually.

That was 2 years ago, they may not be that nice now.

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