How to get my I-20 back from the Consulate when it was not returned along with my visa?
My I-20 and passport were taken during my interview. I got my visa approved and collected my passport but not my I-20. When I mailed them regarding this issue, even though my visa was approved, they are saying it's still under administrative processing.
How can I get my I-20 back as it is important for travel?
My travel date is on 22 Dec 2016.
Can you help me in getting my I-20 as quickly as possible?
I also tried contacting the college about the issue. They said as it is with the consulate, that I should collect it from them.
My passport was collected and visa was approved but my I-20, that was taken along with my passport during the interview, was not returned. As I need my I-20 to travel, can anyone suggest or guide me how to get my I-20 (my travel date is 23-12-16!) ?
Best Answer
You can can make an appointment and physically go to the embassy to retrieve your I20. You should not have a problem if you're standing in front of someone and explaining because this is a trivial issue. You're probably getting email responses from some novice at the embassy. If you're unable to receive the I-20 back because it was either lost or something else, so far as your visa is valid you can go the alternative route.
Your school's International Student Services can issue a replacement I-20 or DS-2019 if yours is lost, damaged, or stolen. Reprinted I-20s and DS-2019s are tracked in SEVIS by the Department of Homeland Security, so you should request a replacement only if your I-20 or DS-2019 has been lost, stolen, or damaged.
It takes 7-10 days however you can expedite it if it's very urgent by explaining to your international student services counselor.
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