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Visa Revalidation

If you take a short trip or summer break abroad and will return to the U.S. to continue your academic program or authorized employment, plan ahead.

Automatic Visa Revalidation for Reentry to the U.S.

Under limited circumstances, it may be possible for F-1 or J-1 students to re-enter the U.S. with an expired U.S. visa after a visit of no more than 30 days to Canada, Mexico, or the adjacent islands (except Cuba). For more information on this topic, please visit the Department of State's website.

Additional information on returning to the U.S. is available at Department of Homeland Security FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) under F Non-Immigrants: Entry and Exit 

Automatic Visa Revalidation for Reentry to the U.S.

Under limited circumstances, it may be possible for F-1 or J-1 students to re-enter the U.S. with an expired U.S. visa after a visit of no more than 30 days to Canada, Mexico, or the adjacent islands (except Cuba). For more information on this topic, please visit the Department of State's website.

Additional information on returning to the U.S. is available at Department of Homeland Security FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) under F Non-Immigrants: Entry and Exit 

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