[Intl-stu] Are you traveling this summer?

[International Students]

If you plan to travel outside the U.S. during the summer please remember
the following:

*        Your I-20 must have a travel signature on the last page of the
I-20 signed/dated within 12 months of the date you plan to re-enter the
U.S.  A signature is not required each time you depart and is valid for
12 months beyond the date of the signature.   Please see below for
information on how to request a travel signature.  

*        If your visa has expired then you will need to renew your visa
before you may re-enter the U.S.  For more information or a list of the
required documents to renew your visa please visit the Department of
State website <http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html>
or Immigration and Customs Enforcement website
<http://www.ice.gov/sevis/travel/faq_f2.htm> .   

*        Your passport must be valid for at least six (6) months from
the date you re-enter the U.S.

*        Your I-94 must be turned in at your point of departure
(ex...airport) and you will be issued a new I-94 when you re-enter the
U.S.  If you fail to turn in your I-94 before you depart the U.S. please
contact the ISSO.  

*        The Department of State website recommends F-1 students be
prepared to provide proof of financial support (bank and sponsor
statement) and an unofficial transcript at the port of entry.  Students
may print a copy of their unofficial transcript through myLEO
<https://leo.tamu-commerce.edu/> .  

 

If you are traveling within the U.S. during the summer it is strongly
recommended that you keep your immigration documents (visa, passport,
I-94, and I-20) with you at all times or easily accessible. 

 

To request a travel signature complete the Travel Signature Request Form
at 
http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/international/forms/travelsignaturerequestf
orm%28c%29.pdf and it is attached as well.  You will need to bring your
I-20 to the ISSO in Halladay 104 or mail it to the ISSO at the address
listed on the Travel Signature Request Form.  A travel itinerary may be
requested at the discretion of the ISSO.  You may also come in person to
the ISSO to complete a travel request form and drop off your I-20.
Please make your request at least 1-2 weeks prior to your departure to
allow the ISSO time to process your request.  

 

BE SURE TO ARRIVE BACK IN COMMERCE ON TIME (AUGUST 27) TO BEGIN YOUR
CLASSES FOR THE FALL SEMESTER.   As mentioned before, many academic
departments are becoming less tolerant of students who arrive late for
the start of the semester and miss class(s).  Failure to return on time
to Commerce to begin your classes in the fall may result in academic
penalties which may lead to visa status issues.  

 

 

John Mark Jones, Director

International Student Services

Texas A&M University-Commerce

PO Box 3011

Commerce TX 75429

(P) 903-886-5097

(F) 903-468-3200

 

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