[Intl-stu] Traveling during the Thanksgiving break

International Students intl-stu at TAMU-Commerce.edu
Wed Oct 24 14:07:47 CDT 2012


If you plan on traveling outside the U.S. during the Thanksgiving break
you will need the following documents.  For more information regarding
traveling outside the U.S. please go to
http://www.tamuc.edu/studentLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServ
ices/currentStudents/visa-and-travel-resources1/default.aspx:

*        Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you
reenter the U.S

*        Valid visa- If your visa has expired you will need to renew it
before you can re-enter the U.S.  Please go to
http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html for information
on renewing your visa and http://www.ice.gov/sevis/travel/faq_f.htm for
travel information.

*        I-94 Arrival/Departure card- this will need to be submitted
prior to leaving the U.S.  If you fail to submit the I-94 before you
leave please notify the ISSO once you return and we will assist you with
submitting it.    

*        Current I-20 with a travel signature that is dated within 12
months of the date you plan to re-enter.  Please see below if you need a
travel signature.  

*        If you will miss any classes during your travels then you will
be required to provide a letter from your instructor(s) granting
permission to miss class.  

*        The Department of State website also recommends students be
prepared to present an unofficial transcript and/or proof of financial
support (bank/sponsor statement) at the port of entry.  The bank/sponsor
statement should reflect a minimum balance of $26000.    

 

If you need to request a travel signature please complete the Travel
Signature Request form and submit your I-20 to the ISSO at least 5-10
business days before your departure date.  The Travel Signature Request
from is located at
http://www.tamuc.edu/studentLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServ
ices/currentStudents/visa-and-travel-resources1/default.aspx.   The ISSO
may request a copy of your travel itinerary at our discretion.  If you
are located outside of Commerce and are unable to bring your I-20 in
person to the ISSO you will need to follow the mailing instructions
provided on the Travel Signature Request form.  

 

IF YOU WILL BE TRAVELING WITHIN THE U.S. DURING THE THANKSGIVING BREAK
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU TRAVEL WITH YOUR PASSPORT, VISA, I-94, AND
I-20.   

 

 

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

www.tamuc.edu/isso

 

 

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