F1 stamp from previous college

[StudentLife]

Hello,

I entered USA with a F1 stamp for a community  college  and  have transferred to a 4 year university after getting my associates degree from the community college.

My passport has a visa stamp from the community college and is valid for 3 more years. My questions are:

1 - My program needs me to study  abroad for a semester, can I re enter USA with my old school visa stamp or I need new stamp from this university?

2 - If I need new visa stamp, can I go to Canada for the same?

3 - Also I am in the process of changing my name  on my Indian passport, what should be my first step? change of name in the Passport or getting a visa stamp first?

Thank you

StudentLife.

[pontevecchio]

""As long as you have followed the proper transfer procedures, you will be able to use your current, unexpired visa to re-enter the U.S. even though it has your previous school name printed on it""

 

I would suggest talking to your student advisor to make absolutely sure.

[StudentLife]

Thank you pontevecchio :)