Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record
Permission to be in the U.S. comes from your Form I-94, which is issued to you at the port of entry and grants you admission to the U.S. Please review: Changes Coming in the I-94 Process on April 30, 2013.
You will need the following documents to re-enter the U.S. to continue your studies. It is recommended that you travel with proof of your health insurance in case of illness or injury.
Students with a valid and unexpired visa
- Valid and unexpired passport
- Valid and unexpired U.S. visa stamp in your passport (except for Canadian Citizens)
- Valid and unexpired I-20 or DS-2019 form;
- I-20 or DS-2019 signed for travel by an IPS advisor within 6 months of your return date
- Dependent I-20’s or DS-2019’s and passports (if applicable)
- Travel Letter Request Form
- Renewing your visa
- Students traveling with OPT
- Travel to Canada or Mexico - Automatic Revalidation
- Travel to Canada
- Dependent Travel
Note: F-2 or J-2 spouses and minor children who are not accompanied by the F-1 or J-1 student and must have:
- Valid and unexpired passport
- Valid and unexpired U.S. visa stamp (except for Canadian Citizens)
- Valid separate Form I-20 or DS-2019
- Evidence of financial support for dependent(s)