[Intl-stu] Travel Information and Visa Renewal

[International Students]

Summer time is almost upon us and many of our international students
will be traveling within the U.S. and outside the U.S. this summer.
This email is to provide important information about traveling during
the summer break and also information about the visa renewal process for
students.  

 

For students who will travel within the U.S. it is strongly recommended
that you travel with all of your documents if you are traveling outside
the Commerce or Dallas/Fort Worth area.  This will include the
following:

*         Valid I-20

*         Passport

*         Visa

*         I-94 (print out if electronic record)  

 

For students who will travel outside the U.S. you will need to have the
following documents to re-enter the U.S.  For more information about
traveling outside the U.S. go to
http://www.tamuc.edu/CampusLife/CampusServices/internationalStudentServi
ces/currentStudents/visa-and-travel-resources1/default.aspx:

*         Valid I-20 with travel signature within past twelve months

*         Passport (valid for at least 6 months beyond date of re-entry)

*         Valid visa 

The Department of State also recommends the following:

*         Official or unofficial transcript from A&M-Commerce (may be
requested through myLEO)

*         Receipt of payment for I-901 SEVIS fee

*         Proof of financial support for one year of study in U.S.

For students who will travel outside the U.S. on an expired visa, you
will need to renew your visa before you may re-enter the U.S.  For
information on renewing your visa go to
http://www.tamuc.edu/CampusLife/CampusServices/internationalStudentServi
ces/currentStudents/visa-and-travel-resources1/default.aspx.  Please
note that a letter verifying enrollment from the university is not
required or a part of the process to renew your visa.  You may print off
a copy of your unofficial or official transcript through your myLEO.  

 

There are exceptions to the visa renewal requirement for students who
travel to countries or islands adjacent to the U.S. for less than 30
days.  Go to  http://www.ice.gov/sevis/travel/faq_f2.htm#_Toc81222003
for more information.  

 

John Mark Jones, Director

International Student Services

Texas A&M University-Commerce

(P)  903-886-5097  (F)  903-468-3200

www.tamuc.edu/isso

 

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