I-20 expired in Dec 2001 but I was in schooll for full time all the semesters.. Am I still out of st
Dear Sir,
My I-20 Expired on dec 2001. I came to know that on 15thMay 2002. On 16th may,School advisor gave me new I-20 written "Continue study" but "replaced I-20"(Not extended I-20) having 12-31-2002 as "study completion date".(saying that because it is more then 60 days she cannot give me extended I-20) and advised me either for re instatement or Go to Canada or INdia and come back again. My visa expires in Aug 2003 (ON some websites I read that the visa gets void just because I forgot to make extension within 30 or 60 days period even if I was in school for spring 2002?)
I was fulltime enrolled in all the semesters. Just by forgetting to renew I-20 in 30 days can lead me to out of status even if I was in school and will be going to school again in fall( for 1 subject left).
If so, what do you suggest? what should I do now. I think it was my mistake but not any wrong intension. Is 180 days bar applicable in my case? what is the best step. My wife is also here with me.
I still do not understand what wrong I did?
Please help earlier if possible considering the urgency.
JKJ