Lost Passport with F1 Visa and I-94 card - HELP HELP

[craj_67]

Hello

I came to U.S.A in 2000 to study my Bachelors and I lost my passport
with my F1 Visa and the I-94 card. I applied for my I-94 card replacement
and it was issued by INS. I also applied for a new passport to the
Indian Embassy in Washington DC and it was issued to me.

My problem is I do have a I-94 issued by INS and a new passport without
a F1 Visa. I need to travel outside U.S. How can I get my F1 Visa in
the new passport.

Please advice.

Raj

[rajkapoor]

hi friend,
if you have a xerox copy of your previous passport then everything would be fine, based on your passport number your records would be there. i think you might have given a copy of your visa at internationl programs. everything would be fine.

rajkapoor.

[ketaki]

As far as I know, you need to go to an american consulate outside USA and get a new visa stamped.

Please make sure you have a police report and a copy of your old passport. Talk to the International Office in your school before you leave the country

[murtaza]

Hi there,

I am in the same situation I lost my passport in US. How do I get the VISA restamped. One more thing I am on my OPT. Is it advisable to go to Canada or Mexico for restamping.

Please Help!

[txh1b]

Stamping during OPT was not recommended earlier. With the introduction of 29 month OPT, things might have changed. Talk to your DSO.