Visa Services

Visa Services

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Duke Visa Services Courses Offered Through Learning & Organization Development

Duke Visa Services will provide the following Zoom presentations for Faculty and Staff:

  • Immigration Basics: 10/25/22
  • Immigration Casework Management: 11/01/22

Please contact Duke Visa Services at VisaHelp@duke.edu for additional information.

Employment Authorization Presentation

On October 14, 2022, at 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm, Duke Visa Services will host a Zoom presentation to provide employment authorization information to

Duke University F-1 and J-1 degree seeking students for Optional Practical Training, Curricular Practical Training and Academic Training for summer internships and employment after graduation.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://duke.zoom.us/j/94415958247

 

News & Announcements

USCIS Announces Premium Processing; New Online-Filing Procedures for Certain F-1 Students Seeking OPT or STEM OPT Extensions

March 13, 2023

https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/uscis-announces-premium-processing-new-online-filing-procedures-for-certain-f-1-students-seeking-opt

Visa issuance change for new F-1 students

February 22, 2023

New Students – Student (F and M) visas for new students can be issued up to 365 days in advance of the start date for a course of study. However, you will not be allowed to enter the United States on your student visa more than 30 days before the start date.

Continuing Students - Student (F and M) visas for continuing students may be issued at any time, as long as the student is currently enrolled at a SEVP-approved school or institution and in SEVIS. Continuing students may enter the United States at any time before classes start.

Important Announcement on Waivers of the Interview Requirement for Certain Nonimmigrant Visas

January 3, 2023

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/important-announcement-on-waivers-of-the-interview-requirement-for-certain-nonimmigrant-visas.html

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Appointments & Directions

Schedule an Appointment

To schedule an appointment:

Prepare for your appointment:

Duke Visa Services Staff Meetings:

  • Staff meetings are held from 2:00pm to 3:00pm each Wednesday. No staff members will be available during this time.

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Directions

Location: Smith Warehouse, Bay 7, 1st Floor

Office Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

By Campus Bus: The CSW: Smith Warehouse bus stops at Smith Warehouse every 20 minutes from 7:10 a.m. until 6:10 p.m. 

Walking: Enter your location in Google Maps for personalized walking directions.

See Driving Directions & Map for more information.

Google Map of Duke Visa Services location
114 South Buchanan Blvd, Duke Box 90790, Durham, NC 27708