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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>If you plan on traveling outside the U.S. during the semester break you will need the following documents. For more information regarding traveling outside the U.S. please go to <a href="http://www.tamuc.edu/studentLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/currentStudents/visa-and-travel-resources1/default.aspx"><span style='color:blue'>http://www.tamuc.edu/studentLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/currentStudents/visa-and-travel-resources1/default.aspx</span></a>:<o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><b><i>Passport valid for at least 6 months</i></b> beyond the date you re-enter the U.S<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><b><i>Valid visa</i></b>- If your visa has expired you will need to renew it before you can re-enter the U.S. Please go to <a href="http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html"><span style='color:blue'>http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html</span></a> for information on renewing your visa and <a href="http://www.ice.gov/sevis/travel/faq_f.htm"><span style='color:blue'>http://www.ice.gov/sevis/travel/faq_f.htm</span></a> for travel information.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><b><i>I-94 Arrival/Departure card</i></b>- 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. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><b><i>Current I-20 with a travel signature that is dated within 12 months</i></b> of the date you plan to re-enter. Please see below if you need a travel signature. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>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. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>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 $28000 for undergraduate students, $26000 for graduate students, or $20000 for ELI students. <o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i>Students are strongly encouraged to return to the U.S. prior to the first day of the spring semester (January 14) to avoid possible issues at the port of entry.<o:p></o:p></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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 <a href="http://www.tamuc.edu/studentLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/currentStudents/visa-and-travel-resources1/default.aspx"><span style='color:blue'>http://www.tamuc.edu/studentLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/currentStudents/visa-and-travel-resources1/default.aspx</span></a>. <b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:red;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>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. <u>Please note it may take 1-3 business days for the ISSO to process the travel signature request,</u> Instructions are provided on the travel signature request form linked above.</span></i></b><span style='color:red'> </span>The ISSO may request a copy of your travel itinerary at our discretion. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>IF YOU WILL BE TRAVELING WITHIN THE U.S. DURING THE SEMESTER BREAK WE STRONGLY <u>RECOMMEND YOU TRAVEL WITH YOUR PASSPORT, VISA, I-94, AND I-20.</u></span></i></b><b><i> </i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><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>(P) 903-886-5097 (F) 903-468-3200<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.tamuc.edu/isso">www.tamuc.edu/isso</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>