can i hold f1 and b1/b2 visa at same time?

[barru007]

hi! i have a b1/b2 m entry visa valid till 2018.i wud like to apply for a f1 visa frm India.would my b1/b2 be voided if the f1 visa is issued?

 

[great guru]

Most of the time B1/B2 will be cancelled while stamping F1 visa.

hi! i have a b1/b2 m entry visa valid till 2018.i wud like to apply for a f1 visa frm India.would my b1/b2 be voided if the f1 visa is issued?

 

[ozaltn]

getting B1 without caceling F1

Currentlly, I hold an F-1 Visa. My I-20 expires in August 2011. Can I get a B1 visa before my I-20 expires without getting my F-1 visa canceled? I mean, can I have both an F-1 visa and a B1 visa at the same time before my I-20 expires in August 2011? I do not want my F-1 visa canceled because I will graduate in August 2011.

Thanks

 

[ghee108]

Yes, you can have both a F-1 and B1-1 visa at the same time.
They are for different purposes.
To obtain a B-1 visa you have to return to your country of origin and apply at the US consulate.

 

[georgecombey]

hi! i have a b1/b2 m entry visa valid till 2018.i wud like to apply for a f1 visa frm India.would my b1/b2 be voided if the f1 visa is issued?

You cannot have 3 types of visa on process at the same time.

 

[Lizzie_G]

Thanks for the information!

 

[elenalee]

nice info
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