To all int'l transfers

Student Lounge International Students
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<p>Are there any transfer students out here? Or does anyone know someone who has transferred schools within USA? I transferred from a small lac to Penn. My SEVIS ID is the same on my old and new I-20s but my f-1 visa which is valid till 2015 states my old college's name as the Annotation. i don't know if I have to re-apply for f-1 visa or not. Penn's OIP officer said that I don't have to since Penn has my SEVIS record now but he wasn't sure.</p>

<p>Can you please help me in this regard? I called the US embassy and was asked to email it a copy of my visa and I-20.</p>

<p>I will REALLY appreciate your help.</p>

<p>Thanks a ton!</p>

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<p>Please go to this link:</p>

<p>[Student</a> (F) and Exchange Visitor (J) | Consulate General of the United States Hong Kong & Macau](<a href=“http://hongkong.usconsulate.gov/niv_study.html]Student”>http://hongkong.usconsulate.gov/niv_study.html)</p>

<p>Frequently Asked Questions About Student Visas</p>

<p>If I am transferring from one U.S. college, university or school to another, does my current student visa remain valid?</p>

<p>If you are transferring from one U.S. learning institution to another and less than 5 months pass between your enrollment in classes at each institution, your student visa remains valid with the new, valid I-20 you received from the new institution. You do not need to apply for a new student visa at an embassy or consulate abroad. If 5 months or more pass before you begin classes at the new learning institution, please see Validity of Student Visas After a Break in Studies for more important information on the validity of your visa.</p>

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<p>Thanks a lot for your response. It clarified everything. I hope the same applies to Pakistan as well.</p>