Should the USA visa interviewer have returned back my I-20 after the interview?
I applied for an F-1 visa and was interviewed this week. After the interview had finished, the officer had taken both my passport and my I-20 form. Only after I quit the counsel building did I notice that maybe she should have returned the I-20 back to me, as there doesn't seem to be a reason to keep it with them.
Now what? Is anything wrong? and if yes, how to get it back again? Is it important to have my I-20 with me at the time of my entry to the US at the airport?
I have e-mailed this issue to the counsel but I don't think I found or used the right email address for similar issues.
Best Answer
You need the I-20 form and the F-1 visa in order to enter the United States as a student.
If the consulate is unable to return your I-20, you must consider it lost and request a replacement form I-20 from the school you plan to attend.
Since this may take some time, you should make every effort to contact the consulate and secure the return of the document. This includes email, phone, even physically returning to the consulate if possible.
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How do I know my visa is approved after interview?
At the end of your immigrant visa interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate, the consular officer will inform you whether your visa application is approved or denied. Visa approval - When approved, you will be informed how and when your passport and visa will be returned to you.How Long Does U.S. Embassy take to issue visa after interview?
If you are found eligible to receive a visa on the day of the interview you should allow approximately 10-15 working days for your application to be processed.How long after your interview do you get your visa?
It takes from 3 to 5 weeks for a US visa application to get processed. After the processing, the applicant can get a positive reply on their application, and the consulate will deliver the document. The delivery of the visa can take up to two other workdays.What happened after immigration interview?
Right after your immigrant visa interview, one of three things could happen: Approval: An officer approves your application. The consulate will then give you instructions when and how you will get your passport. While the consulate has your passport, it will place a visa inside that allows you to enter the U.S.Five Mistakes NOT to Make at your Immigration Interview
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