We recommend that you always have a digital or physical copy of your passport in case you lose your passport. If your passport is lost/stolen there are several key reporting steps that must be completed.

Step 1: You must file a police report for a lost or stolen passport. Make sure you make a copy of the report for your records and to present to your consulate office. If you lose it in Austin, you can make an non-emergency police report by calling (512) 974-2000.

Step 2: You must report that your passport has been lost/stolen to the Embassy or Consulate office that issued your visa. When you report the missing document, you want to list your full name, date of birth, place of birth, address in the US, and email address. You are also asked to state when and where it was lost/stolen.

Step 3: You cannot replace the visa within the US. As a result, when you go home for a break period you will have to apply for a replacement visa. You must take all of the documentation referenced above with you when you apply.

Please note that once you complete these steps, if you find your passport it will no longer be valid and you still have to replace the document.

<aside> 🚨 Disclaimer: The ISS staff will provide regulatory and practice information related to F and J status, as it stands at the time of the consult. Regulatory content is designed for SEU students, and is not intended to constitute legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.

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