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International Student Services

Division of Student Life

Travel and Re-Entry

TRAVEL DOCUMENT CHECKLIST

Students in F-1 visa status should obtain the following before leaving Portland:

  • Form I-20 with travel signature (page 2), dated within one year for enrolled students or within six months for students on OPT. . Contact ISS for document updates and signatures. 
  • Valid Passport
  • F-1 Visa valid for return dates (not applicable for Canadian passport holders)
  • Students on Post-Completion OPT must also carry a valid OPT Employment Authorization Document (EAD)
  • Recommended but not required:
    • Current Students: Copy of course schedule (from ) or a transcript 
    • OPT Students: Proof of employment (i.e. offer letter, pay stub, or employment ID)
Exchange students and language scholars in J-1 visa status should obtain the following before leaving Portland:
  • Form DS-2019 with travel validation (page 1), dated within six month. Contact ISS for document updates and signatures. 
  • Valid Passport
  • J-1 Visa valid for return dates (not applicable for Canadian passport holders)
  • (Recommended) Copy of your schedule (from ) or a transcript

 

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

Visit the to learn what items are restricted from entering the U.S. The helps travellers determine which items to avoid packing and what should be delcared upon arrival at Customs.

Plan ahead to acquire visas that might be required by the countries you will travel to or through.

The United States and most countries travellers to possess a passport with validity dates at least six months into the future.

Many of ºìÌÒÊÓƵ’s international students travel to or through Canada at some point during their stay at ºìÌÒÊÓƵ. Learn more about the process for obtaining a visa to visit .

International students may travel within the United States without obtaining special permission but should always be sure to carry their valid immigration documents.