Italian with recently expired M1 student visa wants to visit Italy & return to NYC [duplicate]

Although I had requested an extension before my visa expired I have not heard back from the government.

I need to go to Italy in August, & wish to return to NYC in September. Will I be allowed to return if my visa has not been renewed by then?

Best Answer

If you want to return in M-1 status, you'll need a new M-1 visa. This is true even if your extension request is granted before you leave the US.

Normally, you can get that visa while you are in Italy, but I do not know whether restrictions related to the coronavirus will prevent or delay the process. You will also have to consider the possibility that the current travel restrictions may still be in place, in which case you'll need to find somewhere else to stay for 14 days between leaving Italy and arriving in the US.

The above takes your question at face value, but perhaps I shouldn't do that. Keep in mind that there is a distinction between visa validity and status. Your extension application was an application for extension of status. If your visa (that is, the sticker in your passport) is still valid through your anticipated return date, then you won't have any problems at all other than the coronavirus restrictions.

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Can I stay in Italy after my student visa expires?

If you have a student visa, it is possible to extend your stay in Italy after the expiration of the visa by doing the procedure for the renewal of the residence permit again. In this case you need to enroll in our courses and submit a new certificate of enrollment.

Can I stay in Italy after my visa expires?

A: Overstaying, once your Schengen visa is expired, is not allowed. Your immigration status will be as of an illegal immigrant and is prosecuted by the Law.

What happens if you overstay your visa in Italy?

You could receive a fine, immediate deportation or even get banned from entering the Schengen Area for a period. It is also important to remember that the 90/180 day rule also applies to countries with a visa waiver agreement with the Schengen Area.

Can I travel with Italian student visa?

SINGLE ENTRY more than 90 days stay ITALIAN LONG-TERM STUDY VISA (type D): With this visa, you can travel from Italy only within the Schengen Area during the first 90 days of your visit; later, once you hold an Italian permit of stay (see below) you will be able to travel freely.

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