International Travel Considerations and Reminders
As you wrap up your fall courses, please make sure you have the most
current travel information and feel confident in what you need for departing and re-entering the U.S. If you are already outside of the U.S. or decide to travel home this winter, please read the information below for guidance on what to expect and what documents you need. As always, please
email our office with any questions or concerns. Wishing you the best of luck as you prepare for your final exams!
TRAVEL CONSIDERATIONS
It's important to be mindful of the travel restrictions of countries you enter or pass through. Travel requirements can change, so please do your research before you travel.
DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR TRAVEL
Do you have a valid travel signature on your most recent I-20? Before you request a new travel signature, be sure to log into your
MyISSS account and view your most recent I-20. Please note that travel signatures can be found on page 2 of your I-20 and they are valid for one year from issuance (six months for students on OPT). If you already have an I-20 with a valid travel signature in your MyISSS account, you can download, print, and sign this document. Students are issued new I-20s for many request types including CPT, OPT, and reduced course load (RCL). Please review all of the requests in your profile to find your most recent I-20. Reference the
MyISSS Student Handbook for additional information related to navigating the student portal.
Get a Travel Signature by Submitting a Request for an I-20 Reprint: If you do not have a valid travel signature on your most recent I-20, you can request one from our office by submitting a request via MyISSS. Please note that our office processing time is 10 business days, and once we complete a travel signature request, we will upload a new I-20 onto your account. From there, you can download, print, and sign your document and carry it with you when you travel. Please keep the processing timeline in mind as you plan for your upcoming travel. Please note that students need a valid travel signature to re-enter the U.S., but you do not need it to leave the U.S.
