If a background check is required, students/scholars must wait until this is cleared and the wait could be several weeks.Students/scholars cannot return to the U.S.Students/scholars who must apply for a visa in a third country must remember the following: The Department of State recommends that students apply for a visa in their home country. If you have any problems, please contact OIS. Department of State website. Due to security checks, the period of Winter/Spring Break may not be long enough to receive clearance AND a renewed visa to come back for the first day of classes. Students/scholars are also able to check on the visa wait times for a specific U.S. Expedited at Agency or Center: Must have international travel in the next 14 calendar days. embassy/consulate abroad, they should review the embassy/consulate’s website for details on the visa renewal process including required documents. Processing times begin the day we receive your application at a passport agency or center, not the day you mail your application or apply. Once students/scholars have made a visa interview appointment at a U.S. If students/scholars are traveling and will not use automatic revalidation to re-enter the U.S., they must have a valid visa. on an expired F-1/J-1 visa as long as they maintain their immigration status by being in possession of a valid I-20/DS-2019 and an I-94 Arrival/Departure record. Students/scholars must remember to carry and present the old passport along with the new passport when traveling. Students/scholars whose expired passport has a valid visa are still able to use that visa if they have the old passport. Students/scholars must contact their local embassy or consulate for instructions on renewing their passport. Passports should be valid for at least six months into the future when entering and re-entering the U.S. are required to maintain a valid passport at all times. Personal check, money order, or credit/debit card for fees payable to the University of Georgiaįor step-by-step application instructions, online application forms, and information regarding citizenship evidence and identification documents, please use the following link to the U.S.All non-immigrants in the U.S.Personal check or money order made payable to the U.S.Confirmed Online Appointment(click here) Click here for Requirements. 2” x 2” passport photo – photo services are available in UGA Passport Services In case of renewal of a frequently Lost Passport - will be treated as NEW APPLICATION.The following are required for the application process: Your passport was issued in your current name or you can document your name change.įor step-by-step instructions for applying by mail, please use the following link to the U.S.We provide passport photos on-site for 12. Your passport was issued within the last 15 years. TO RENEW AN EXISTING PASSPORT, follow the steps on the renewal application form to mail in your passport renewal.Your passport was issued when you were 16 year of age or older.Your passport is undamaged other than normal wear and tear.You have your passport in your possession to submit with your application.If you answer “no” to any statement, you must apply for a new passport in person. You will renew your passport by mail, if you can answer “yes” to ALL 4 statements below.

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