Automatic Visa Revalidation (AVR) allows certain nonimmigrant visa holders to re-enter the U.S. with an expired visa stamp, for short trips (less than 30 days) to Canada, Mexico, or some adjacent islands. To qualify, travelers must have a valid Form I-94 and for F or J visa holders, a valid Form I-20 or DS-2019. AVR extends the visa’s validity to the re-admission date. You are eligible to use AVR if you have not applied a new visa while abroad, if your trip is for 30 days or less, and you are not a citizen of a state sponsor of terrorism. No formal application is required; travelers must carry the necessary documentation. Please see here for a full list of eligibility criteria. Please contact your attorney with further questions or to see if you qualify.
