I'm going to the Tijuana Consulate to apply for a F1 Visa stamp in May 2005
Here's my case
First arrival in US by F1 (issued in home country 1996)
Obtained BS and completed OPT
H1B status in 2003-2004
Changed to F1 status (issued in the US in May 2004)
Will finish Master's degree in Dec 2005
I-20 good until Sept 2006
Current passport expires in July 2006
Because of going to an exchange program in Europe in June, I have to go to Tijuana for the F1 Visa stamping (for returning to the US from Europe).
My only concern is the expiration of my passport. Although I will graduate in Dec 2005, the I-20 allows me to stay until Sept 2006, which will pass the expiration date of my passort. I might be rejected because of this issue.
What do you think? Any comment/suggestions?
Any experience to share about the Tijuana Consulate?
Thanks!
Here's my case
First arrival in US by F1 (issued in home country 1996)
Obtained BS and completed OPT
H1B status in 2003-2004
Changed to F1 status (issued in the US in May 2004)
Will finish Master's degree in Dec 2005
I-20 good until Sept 2006
Current passport expires in July 2006
Because of going to an exchange program in Europe in June, I have to go to Tijuana for the F1 Visa stamping (for returning to the US from Europe).
My only concern is the expiration of my passport. Although I will graduate in Dec 2005, the I-20 allows me to stay until Sept 2006, which will pass the expiration date of my passort. I might be rejected because of this issue.
What do you think? Any comment/suggestions?
Any experience to share about the Tijuana Consulate?
Thanks!