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F1 visa, SEVIS number and deferring admission- validity
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I have paid SEVIS fee and applied for F1 visa under my current I-20 and SEVIS number for Spring 2011. However I just received the F1 visa (Jan28, 2011 valid for 5 yrs) after 221(g) processing and my deadline for spring joining has passed
My university gave me a deferred admit for Fall 2011, but the new I20 has different SEVIS number.
- Should I reapply for the F1 visa?
- Should I repay SEVIS fee?
New i20 start date is Aug 13-2011. Old i20 start date was Jan 13-2011. Visa issued Jan 27-2011
The university, department and course are all the same.
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