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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Just a reminder that the ISSO will host walks for travel signatures the week of December 1<sup>st</sup>. Students may visit the ISSO between 1pm-4pm Monday through Friday (December 1-5) to receive a
travel signature while they wait.</span></i></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> Please note that these walk in times are ONLY for travel signatures and will not be processed in conjunction with other requests. Travel signature requests outside of the walk
in times the week of December 1 will be processed within 5 business days. Emergency travel signature requests will not be considered. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt">A travel signature is valid for one year from the date of the signature for students to re-enter the U.S</span></i></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">. Please be sure to check your I-20 on the last
page to verify if you have a signature and the date of the signature. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">For information about traveling outside the U.S. including the recommended documents please go to
<a href="http://1.usa.gov/1zzFDtY">http://1.usa.gov/1zzFDtY</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">For information about renewing your F-1 visa go to
<a href="http://1.usa.gov/1uKE10f">http://1.usa.gov/1uKE10f</a>.</span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt">
</span></i></b>PLEASE NOTE that the Department of State <b><i><u>does not</u></i></b> require a letter from the school verifying enrollment. The ISSO
<b><i><u>does not</u></i></b> issue visa renewal letters because they are not required not helpful. Students are strongly encouraged, per the Department of State guidance, to print a copy of their unofficial transcript through their myLeo or they may request
an official transcript at <a href="http://www.tamuc.edu/admissions/registrar/transcript/default.aspx">http://www.tamuc.edu/admissions/registrar/transcript/default.aspx</a>.
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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"><a href="mailto:John.Jones@tamuc.edu">John.Jones@tamuc.edu</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">PO Box 3011, Commerce, TX 75429<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Tel. 903-886-5097<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Fax 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>
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