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<p class=MsoNormal>Many of you will be traveling outside the U.S. this spring
break or summer to visit with family and friends or to go on vacation and we wanted
to remind you of the travel requirements. Attached you will find an frequently
asked questions from the Student Exchange Visitor Program. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The signature on the last page of your I-20 is for travel validation
and for re-entry into the U.S. and the signature is <b><u>valid for one year</u></b>
from the date of signing to re-enter the U.S. If your signature has expired
or will expire while you are outside the U.S. then you will need to have Brenda
or I sign the I-20 again. Please allow us at least 1-2 business days to
sign the I-20. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:red'>If your visa has
expired of will expire while you are outside the U.S.</span></b> you will be
required to renew it before you can re-enter the U.S. For information on
visa renewal please visit <a
href="http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html">http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html</a>.
The ISSO will issue a verification of enrollment letter for students who need
to renew their visa and you may request this letter at <a
href="http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/international/forms.asp">http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/international/forms.asp</a>
with our online request form. Please allow 2-3 business days for us to
issue the letter. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:red'>Students
ALWAYS need to travel with their immigration documents- passport, visa, I-94,
I-20, and EAD if on OPT- whether traveling INSIDE the U.S. or OUTSIDE the U.S.<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>John Mark Jones, Director<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>International Student Services<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Texas A&M University-Commerce<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>PO Box 3100<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Commerce, TX 75429<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Phone (903)886-5097<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Fax (903)468-3200<o:p></o:p></p>
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