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International
Students Arriving in U.S. to Begin Studies at UR
Hand carry
(do not check) the following documents:
a. Your passport;
b. Your SEVIS form I-20 or DS-2019;
c. Evidence of financial resources;
d. Evidence of student or exchange visitor status, such as tuition
receipts, transcripts or letter of acceptance;
e. Paper receipt for the SEVIS fee; and
f. The name and contact information of your designated school official or
sponsor
Do not pack these items with your
luggage. Keep them separate and with you at all times. Be sure to keep
copies of all of these documents and information in your luggage and give
a copy to your family. You may also want to keep your address book with
you, in case your luggage is lost for a few days.
Important Note: If you are a new student or exchange
visitor, remember to carry with you the sealed envelope given to you by
the U.S. Department of State’s Consular Officer -- attached to your
passport. It is important that you do not open this envelope.
--Inform the
Customs & Border Protection Officer at the port of entry as soon as
possible that you will be a new or returning student or exchange visitor
in the United States.
--Report to your
school or program upon arrival so that your school official can validate
your participation in SEVIS.
--Maintain contact with your designated school or sponsor official
throughout your stay to ensure your SEVIS data is updated and accurate.
You will be required to present your passport, I-20 or
DS-2019 and I-94
card during orientation registration. You will receive the I-94 card (arrival/departure
record) from the flight attendants before you land in the U.S.
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International Students Planning to Travel Outside the United States and
Return to Continue Study at UR
Required
documents for re-entry into the United States:
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A Valid
Passport at least 6 (six) months
into the future.
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A Valid
Visa (be sure you have not used up
your number of entries - 1,2 or multiple).
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Current
Form I-20 or DS-2019
with recent (within the past
6 months) certification signature from Krittika Onsanit, International
Student Advisor.
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All previous Forms
I-20 or DS-2019
(to show your history).
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If you are on OPT, a valid
Employment Authorization
Card.
Please read the
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
about
other issues related to F-1 students exiting and entering the U.S.
Suggested
additional documentation:
You can request your transcript from the
Registrar’s
Office, Sarah Brunet Hall. Transcripts are free of charge. Please visit
the Registrar's Office website
for more information.
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Official
transcripts from any previous
US schools attended (attach to the appropriate Form I-20 or DS-2019).
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Proof of course
registration for
the current semester (shows a purpose for your return to the US). You can print out your registration from BannerWeb.
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Current
financial support documentation (no
more than 6 months old).
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Request a
letter of good standing from
Krittika Onsanit, International Student Advisor.
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If you are on OPT, a
letter from your employer
stating that you have the job, the job description and the dates of employment
(which will need to match your EAD!).
If you are near the end of your OPT, it is not likely that you
will be allowed to re-enter the US for this purpose.
Please think twice about traveling.
Be prepared to talk about your educational goals here in the
US, your intent to return to your home country and your plans once you
do return home.
Maintain a respectful
attitude and avoid making
jokes.
If you need to apply for a new visa to re-enter the US, you may be taking
a risk. You should think
twice about traveling since some consulates may have delays in issuing
visas. Please check with the consulate in your home country before traveling
about their procedures and timetable for issuing new visas.
Note:
Please be aware that this list of required and suggested
documentation is not a guarantee that you will be allowed to re-enter
the US. In light of the recent
terrorist attacks, I expect you will have time delays, opened luggage,
restrictions on carryon baggage, additional questions and an altogether
uncomfortable sense from security personnel at any embassy, consulate
and port of entry you visit. When
packing, be smart. Be careful
of what you are putting in your bag.
Items such as nail clippers, wrapped gifts for family and friends
at home and electronic equipment may cause further inspection of your
luggage and longer delays for you.
Please remember the reasoning behind all of this and have patience.
These precautions are for everyone’s safety.
Upon Your Return:
Please
bring any new immigration documents to my office for copying and submission
to your file. I need to hear
about your experience so I can better inform future travelers. Good luck! Safe
and happy travels!
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International Students Planning to Travel within the United States
If you are planning to travel within the US, it is essential that you bring your passport and visa documents with you. Increased
security after September 11 has resulted in patrols at border crossings, bus terminals, train terminals, and airports throughout
the US. You may be subject to questioning or random searches so it is also important to bring with you proof of current
enrollment. If you are applying for a change of non-immigrant status, visa petition or employment authorization, you should
bring your U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services or USCIS (formerly the Immigration and Naturalization Service or INS) receipt notice, which proves that you have an application pending with
USCIS.
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International Scholars and Staff
Required
documents for re-entry into the United States:
Suggested
additional documentation:
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Contract letter with the University stating your
position, length of appointment, and activity in which you are
currently engaged.
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A valid passport along with a Social Security Card, driver's license,
or other government issued photo identification.
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Office of International Education
