F1 visa extension query

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Koyal29

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I was granted F1 visa to pursue Master of Science (MSc) at Virginia Commonwealth University by the US embassy in Chennai on 26th July 2006. My visa is expiring on 23rd July 2011.

I’m now registered for Ph.D., at the same university. I have been issued a new I-20 which is valid up to 31st Dec 2013.

As I would now have to stay in USA for extended period to complete my Ph.D., I wish to apply for extension of my visa. Do I have to visit India to get it extended or is there some way that it can be done here in USA?
 
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Visas are only stamped outside the US. It is not necessary to have a new visa unless you intend to travel internationally. I-94 grants stay; visa grants entry. As long as you have an unexpired I-94 and are inside the US, you need not worry about new stamping until the next time you go home.

If you need more information about what you should do, talk to the international student office and they will explain what you must do.
 
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