yes, I am in the same boat. F1 visa expired in July but have a valid I-20. Filing tax should be okay as long as you dont go out of the country. You need a valid visa to re-enter the country. On the same note, has anyone renewed visa from canada? vancouver or toronto? Or do you think it is good to renew from Nepal. My visa expired and I want to go to Nepal this May. How long does it take to renew the visa. I heard from people that there is nothing like renew in Kathmandu, its like applying for the new visa. Pls help!