Since your institution will be obtaining the Student Pass at the state Immigration Department, it is advisable that you check with them on the time-frame required to endorse the Student Pass. You are required to be holding a valid pass during the endorsement process. However, if the pass expires before you receive your passport you are not required to apply for a new Special Pass since your passport will be in progress with the Immigration Department.
Hi Zainab,
Since your institution will be obtaining the Student Pass at the state Immigration Department, it is advisable that you check with them on the time-frame required to endorse the Student Pass. You are required to be holding a valid pass during the endorsement process. However, if the pass expires before you receive your passport you are not required to apply for a new Special Pass since your passport will be in progress with the Immigration Department.
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