Hello I’m a student with F1 visa stamp . Currently completed 2 semesters and expected graduation is May 2023 . I lost my passport in travel last week and I was told to issue a police complaint , get a new passport and to get stamping I need to visit India again . I’m thinking to go in December as I have only semester left by then . I’m unable to get slots in India just wondering if I can get my visa stamped in Mexico or Canada instead. Anyone who has faced similar situations please ping me it would be quite helpful . Also since I’m a student I’m not sure what law firms offer free advise or consultation if you can post link that’s great too ! Thank you all. . TC : Hopefully I’ll be able to update TC soon .
Get your new passport by approaching Indian embassy or consulate that nearby your location. I hope you have another form of ID like drivers license issued in US( I guess not, since you carried your passprt around ) and use it as ID proof, if not then get the license if possible. I don't know how you would be able to prove that you're legally present in US without your passport and visa stamp, any option of getting letter note from university and check with dmv on the requirements for license.
I have a learners permit not sure if taht is okay to get a state of or dl without passport .
If you already got your learners permit then I don't think you need any originals. Practice driving well and give the driving test.
Definitely contact your university and someone who went through this process. Get your indian passport. That should be your priority. I don’t think visa is needed as of now. You only need it when you reenter
I have a learners permit not sure if taht is okay to get a state of or dl without passport . Yes since I’ll have only one semester left I’m theming to get it before January
Contact the international students dept in your university and reach out to the Indian embassy through phone/email/walk in/Twitter DM. Do not wait for an appointment. Also ask consulate for advice on how to communicate this to immigration. Get a new passport as soon as possible to prove your legitimacy to stay inside the country. I highly doubt you can get a driver's license made without a passport.
Yes I’ll contact them today . I have a learners permit not sure if taht is okay to get a state of or dl without passport .
Have you tried contacting indian embassy?
I just filed police complaint as of now . Didn’t report about it yet . But eventually I’ll
And embassy just says to schedule an appointment but no emergency appointments as of now so that’s the reason I’m looking for options like Mexico