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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Just a reminder, if you will be traveling outside the U.S. during the summer</span></i></b> you will need to review your I-20 to make sure your travel signature on the last page of your I-20 is valid for re-entry. Students <b><i><u>do not</u></i></b> need a travel signature every time they depart the U.S. <b><u><span style='color:#1F497D;background:aqua;mso-highlight:aqua'>The travel validation signature is valid for 12 months from the date of the signature for re-entry to the U.S</span>.</u></b> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>If you need a travel signature please make your request at least TWO WEEKS prior to your departure</span></i></b>. To request a travel signature you will need to complete the Travel Signature Request form that is attached and is also at <a href="http://www.tamuc.edu/studentLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/currentStudents/visa-and-travel-resources1/default.aspx">http://www.tamuc.edu/studentLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/currentStudents/visa-and-travel-resources1/default.aspx</a> and drop off your forms or mail them to the ISSO. <span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><span style='color:black'>If you <b><i><u>live outside of Commerce</u></i></b> and you need a travel signature you may:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='color:black'>Drop off your I-20 with the Travel Signature Request form to pick up later<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol;color:black'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='color:black'>Mail your I-20 and Travel Signature Request form to the ISSO and we will mail your I-20 back to you (please see Travel Signature Request form for instructions)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#1F497D;background:aqua;mso-highlight:aqua'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D;background:aqua;mso-highlight:aqua'>PLEASE ALLOW THE ISSO UP TO 5 BUSINESS DAYS TO PROCESS YOUR REQUEST</span></u></b><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D;background:aqua;mso-highlight:aqua'>.</span></b><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#1F497D'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you plan on traveling outside the U.S. during the summer 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">http://www.tamuc.edu/studentLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/currentStudents/visa-and-travel-resources1/default.aspx</a>: <o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><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 lfo2'><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">http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html</a> for information on renewing your visa and <a href="http://www.ice.gov/sevis/travel/faq_f.htm">http://www.ice.gov/sevis/travel/faq_f.htm</a> for travel information.<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><b><i>I-94 Arrival/Departure record</i></b>- you will need to surrender your paper copy I-94 when you depart the U.S. Please note that beginning April 30, 2013 non-immigrants will no longer be issued paper copy I-94’s when they enter the U.S. through <b><u>air and sea</u></b> port of entries. Students who enter through land port on entries will still be issued paper copy I-94’s. Students will be able to access their electronic I-94 record after entering the U.S. at <a href="http://www.cbp.gov/I94">www.cbp.gov/I94</a>. For more information go to <a href="http://www.tamuc.edu/studentLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/currentStudents/visa-and-travel-resources1/default.aspx">http://www.tamuc.edu/studentLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/currentStudents/visa-and-travel-resources1/default.aspx</a>. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><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. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>Students are strongly encouraged to return <b><i>prior</i></b> to the first day of the fall semester to avoid any possible delays or problems at port of entry. The ISSO and academic departments will no longer grant permission or issue letters confirming international students will arrive after the start of the fall/spring semesters or travel outside the U.S. during the fall/spring semesters. <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>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>You may contact the ISSO with any questions or concerns. <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>