[Intl-stu] Traveling during spring break

[International Students]

If you plan on traveling outside the U.S. during spring 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/internationalStudentServices/currentStudents/visa-and-travel-resources1/default.aspx <https://outlook.tamu-commerce.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.tamuc.edu/studentLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/currentStudents/visa-and-travel-resources1/default.aspx> :

*	Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you re-enter 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 <https://outlook.tamu-commerce.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=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 <https://outlook.tamu-commerce.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.ice.gov/sevis/travel/faq_f.htm>  for travel information. PLEASE NOTE THAT PER DEPARTMENT OF STATE NOTIFICATION A LETTER FROM THE UNIVERSITY IS NO LONGER REQUIRED TO RENEW YOUR VISA. 
*	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. 
*	The Department of State website also recommends students be prepared to present an unofficial transcript and proof of financial support (bank/sponsor statement) at the port of entry. The bank/sponsor statement should reflect a minimum balance of $28000 for undergraduate students, $26000 for graduate students, or $20000 for ELI students.

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

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/internationalStudentServices/currentStudents/visa-and-travel-resources1/default.aspx <https://outlook.tamu-commerce.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.tamuc.edu/studentLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/currentStudents/visa-and-travel-resources1/default.aspx> .  The ISSO may request a copy of your travel itinerary at our discretion.

Students may drop off their I-20 in person at the ISSO to receive a travel signature or they may mail their I-20 if outside the Commerce area. PLEASE NOTE IT MAY TAKE THE ISSO UP TO 3 BUSINESS DAYS TO PROCESS A TRAVEL SIGNATURE REQUEST.  Instructions are provided on the travel signature request form linked above.  

 

 
John Mark Jones, Director
International Student Services
Texas A&M University- Commerce
PO Box 3011
Commerce, TX 75429
Phone:  (903) 468-8144    
FAX:  (903) 468-3200
http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/international
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