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Current Students - Travel
Renewing Your Student Visa
Renewing your F-1 or J-1 student visa although it requires preparation of many documents (listed below) should not be an obstacle for a student who has maintained valid F or J status during their time in the U.S.
All applicants applying for a renewal visa must bring to the consular interview:
- A PASSPORT valid for at least six months
- An application FORM DS-156, together with a FORM DS-158
- A RECEIPT for a visa processing fee
- A valid I-20 or DS-2019 that has been ENDORSED by a school official within the past 6 months
All applicants applying for renewal visa should be prepared to submit:
- An official transcripts showing your grades from any school in which you have been enrolled; a UGA transcript can be requested on the OASIS system and obtained from the Registrars Office.
- Financial documents from you or your sponsor, showing your ability to cover the cost of your schooling. Examples are recent bank statements, an assistantship award letter, or scholarship letter.
- Evidence that demonstrates significant ties to your home country. Examples could be documents of family members or a job awaiting you when you return, property ownership, or other activity that would require you to return home after your studies.
If you have questions that need to be answered while you are ar home, use visahelp@uga.edu, which is an e-mail account checked daily by the international student advisors. An advisor will answer your questions through e-mail.
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Prospective Students