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From: Wally Doerge <76702.1202@compuserve.com>
Subject: Foreign Student Advisors
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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Message for Foreign Student Advisors
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MESSAGE FOR FOREIGN STUDENT ADVISORS


U.S. embassies and consulates have been unable to issue F, M or J 
visas to foreign students since December 18, because operating funds 
still have not been appropriated.  Many of these foreign students 
now hold I-20s showing they have missed the starting date for 
classes.  Normally, consular officers cannot issue F, M or J visas 
to students who appear to have missed registration for the term or 
semester.

Foreign student advisors may wish to provide foreign students 
awaiting visas with a fax or letter explaining the latest date that 
the student can arrive in the U.S. and still be accepted for the 
term or semester.  Please advise the student to present the letter 
or fax along with the I-20.  By "updating" the I-20 in this manner, 
you will assist the consular officer in knowing which students are 
still eligible to register for classes, and thus can be considered 
for visas.


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