Review your document (second page of I-20 or first page of DS-2019) to see if it has been signed for travel. A travel signature can be used for entry into the U.S. for one year from the day it was signed, provided that you remain enrolled full-time at Miami, your document has not expired, and your major has not changed.
If your major has recently changed, you may be wondering if you need to update your I-20 or DS-2019.
The answer depends on whether you will be traveling outside the United States in the near future:
If you are staying in the U.S., there is nothing you need to do at this time. ISSS will automatically update your electronic SEVIS record to reflect your change of major.
If you are leaving the U.S. for Thanksgiving or winter break travel, we should update your document. Please log in to InterLink and submit a travel signature request notifying us of the change in major. We will provide you with a new I-20 or DS-2019 that is signed for travel and notify you when it is ready for pick-up.
Question: If I fail one of my classes, does that mean I will be below full-time enrollment?
Aaron Bixler
Jennifer Thach
Donald Nelson Award for Outstanding International Student Support 2019 Winners
Aaron Bixler is the Senior Associate Director for International Enrollment and has worked at Miami for 16 years. “He is the most friendly and efficient person I ever met in the United States,” said one of Aaron’s nominators.
Jennifer Thach is the International Admissions Coordinator for the Graduate School and has worked at Miami for three years. “Put simply, Ms. Thach, with her reassuring and supportive ways, gave me a sense of the community that awaits me at Miami,” said one of Jennifer’s nominators.
Congratulations to both deserved winners for their extraordinary efforts in helping numerous students from all over the world become part of the Miami community.
Are you looking to distribute information about your event, program, group etc. to International Student and Scholar Services at Miami? Submit an ISSS communications request.
