Yes, in most cases. You can usually revalidate an expired visa automatically when returning from a visit of less than thirty days to Canada, Mexico, or one of the islands adjacent to the United States (other than Cuba) provided that you have a valid SEVIS Form I-20 and a valid unexpired Form I-94. This process is known as automatic visa revalidation.

However, if you meet any one of following criteria, you will not be able to automatically revalidate your visa.

1. You applied for a new visa and it has not been issued



2. You applied for a new visa and were denied



3. You have a terminated SEVIS record indicating that you are out of status



4. You have been out the United States for more than thirty days



5. You are a citizen of one of the following countries:
   
   • Cuba
   • Iran
   • Iraq
   • Libya
   • North Korea
   • Sudan
   • Syria

[Reference 8 CFR 214.1(b)(3)]

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