International students that attend Catholic schools in the Diocese of Davenport come from every corner of the globe and choose us for many reasons: our programs, our beautiful school campus', our Midwest location and our focus on teaching. Students find that small class sizes and a focus on teaching help to foster their academic success.

                                     

General Visa Information:

Be sure the visa in your passport (1) will still be valid on the date you plan to re-enter the U.S., and (2)  still has entries remaining (either has an “M” for unlimited multiple entries or at least “1” entry left). If you must renew your visa while out of the U.S., see the information below on renewing a visa.  If you are traveling to Canada, Mexico, or a country in the Caribbean and your visa has expired, please also read the information below on Automatic Visa Revalidation.

What documents do I need to renew my visa?

It depeds on your immigration status. Check the website of the U.S. Consulate.

You will visit to see exactly what documents, including forms and photos and fees, you will need to present. You will need to fill out appliaiton forms, which may be downloaded from the Department of State website.

Re-Entering the U.S. from Canada, Mexico, or the Caribbean on an Expired Visa

Visas for Other Countries:

Be sure that you have any visas needed to enter countries other than your own that you plan to visit.  Go to the embassy website. Look for the country you would like to visit to see if you might need a visa to enter the country to which you are traveling.

Visa Denial

Do I Need to Do Anything Upon Re-entry to the U.S. on a New Visa?

While you are still at the Port of Entry, make sure the information on your I-94 is CORRECT (for example, that it is marked as “D/S” for Duration of Status rather than given a specific end date, and that the appropriate category – F-1, J-1, etc. – is marked on it.  If it is not, bring it to the attention of the officer at the Port of Entry. It will be much more difficult and time-consuming to attempt to get it corrected later. You should also certainly keep a photocopy of your new visa and I-94 (front and back) in a safe place.

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