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<P class=MsoNormal>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 <A href="https://outlook.tamu-commerce.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.tamuc.edu/studentLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/currentStudents/visa-and-travel-resources1/default.aspx" target=_blank><FONT color=#0000ff>http://www.tamuc.edu/studentLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/currentStudents/visa-and-travel-resources1/default.aspx</FONT></A>:</P>
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<LI class=MsoNormal><B><I>Passport valid for at least 6 months</I></B> beyond the date you re-enter the U.S
<LI class=MsoNormal><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="https://outlook.tamu-commerce.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html" target=_blank><FONT color=#0000ff>http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html</FONT></A> for information on renewing your visa and <A href="https://outlook.tamu-commerce.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.ice.gov/sevis/travel/faq_f.htm" target=_blank><FONT color=#0000ff>http://www.ice.gov/sevis/travel/faq_f.htm</FONT></A> for travel information.<SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d"> <B><I>PLEASE NOTE THAT PER DEPARTMENT OF STATE NOTIFICATION A LETTER FROM THE UNIVERSITY IS NO LONGER REQUIRED TO RENEW YOUR VISA.</I></B> </SPAN>
<LI class=MsoNormal><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.
<LI class=MsoNormal><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.
<LI class=MsoNormal>The Department of State website also recommends students be prepared to present an unofficial transcript an<SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">d </SPAN>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.</LI></UL>
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<P class=MsoNormal><STRONG><EM><SPAN style="BACKGROUND: 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> </EM></STRONG></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="https://outlook.tamu-commerce.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.tamuc.edu/studentLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/currentStudents/visa-and-travel-resources1/default.aspx" target=_blank><FONT color=#0000ff>http://www.tamuc.edu/studentLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/currentStudents/visa-and-travel-resources1/default.aspx</FONT></A>. The ISSO may request a copy of your travel itinerary at our discretion.<B><I><SPAN style="BACKGROUND: yellow; COLOR: red; FONT-SIZE: 14pt"></SPAN></I></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><I><SPAN style="BACKGROUND: yellow; COLOR: red; FONT-SIZE: 14pt">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 THE ISSO UP TO 3 BUSINESS DAYS TO PROCESS A TRAVEL SIGNATURE REQUEST.</U> Instructions are provided on the travel signature request form linked above.</SPAN></I></B><SPAN style="COLOR: red"> </SPAN> </P>
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<DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2 face=Arial>John Mark Jones, Director</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>International Student Services</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Texas A&M University- Commerce</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>PO Box 3011</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Commerce, TX 75429</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Phone: (903) 468-8144 </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>FAX: (903) 468-3200</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial><A href="http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/international">http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/international</A></FONT></DIV></DIV></BODY></HTML>