Visa Services

Visa Services

Exterior of Smith Warehouse

Leaving the U.S. during a Holiday or Vacation break?

  • Current F-1 students must have a signature on the second page of their I-20s less than a year old when they reenter the U.S.
  • Current J-1 students and scholars must have a signature in Section 7 of their DS2019s less than a year old when they reenter the U.S.
  • Contact your Duke Visa Advisor if you need assistance.
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News & Announcements

Accrual of Unlawful Presence and F, J, and M Nonimmigrants

February 19, 2020

Update: On February 6, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina issued a permanent nationwide injunction blocking the August 8, 2018 USCIS policy memo that sought to change how days of unlawful presence are counted following a violation of F, M, or J nonimmigrant status. The court's order states:

New Public Charge Regulations

February 17, 2020

On January 30, 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will begin implementing the new public charge regulations on February 24, 2020.

Mission China Regular Visa Services Temporarily Suspended

February 12, 2020

As of February 10, 2020, regular visa services at the U.S Embassy in Beijing and the U.S. Consulates General in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Shenyang are suspended. Due to the ongoing situation relating to the novel coronavirus, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates have very limited staffing and may be unable to respond to requests regarding regular visa services.

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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 3:00pm to 4:00pm 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. 

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114 South Buchanan Blvd, Duke Box 90790, Durham, NC 27708