F-1学生旅游信息
在美国境内旅行.S.
Special permission is not required for F-1 students to travel within the U.S. 从一个州到另一个州,甚至到阿拉斯加和夏威夷. However, 你必须携带你的金沙中国学生证, passport, and the most updated I-94 with a copy of the I-20 whenever you travel outside Rio Grande Valley.
美国以外的国际旅行.S.
This section provides basic information on immigration regulations for international students seeking to reenter the U.S. 国际旅行后. This information applies to international students who hold F-1 visas. If you have F-2 visas or J visas, please consult with ISS.
请注意,美国.S. 海关及边境保护 (CBP) officer at the port of entry (airport) has the authority to decide whether you are admissible to the U.S. This decision is based upon facts and circumstances presented when you apply to enter. 金沙中国 cannot guarantee that you will be admitted or readmitted to the United States.
Use the following information to prepare yourself before seeking admission to the U.S. Always consult with 国际学生服务 (ISS) if you have any questions.
再次进入美国所需的文件.S.
- 未来至少6个月有效的护照; A current passport valid for at least six months after your re-entry date. 一些国家与美国有协议.S. allowing entry with a passport up to the date of expiration. 想知道你的国家是否符合条件,请参考 this web pageunder the drop-down section titled "What if I have an expired passport or one that will expire in less than six months?"
- Valid F-1 visa: 如果您正在寻求进入美国.S. after traveling back from a contiguous country (Canada, Mexico) or adjacent islandsfor less than 30 days, you may be permitted to reenter 持有过期的F-1签证. See the 自动签证重新生效 节,了解更多详情。.
- SEVIS表格I-20,由民政事务处处长批准旅行:Your I-20 needs to be authorized for travel by the signature on the back page by a Designated School Official. You must plan to get your I-20 signed before leaving the U.S. Each signature authorizes travel for one year following the signature date. 如欲索取签名,请填写“在I-20表格上申请旅行签注签名" It may take up to 5 business days for ISS to process your request, 尤其是临近学期末的时候, school break, and holiday.
- Evidence of Financial Resources (optional but recommended):A bank statement, a letter from your sponsor or a scholarship award letter. The amount should cover one year of expenses that you are responsible for as indicated on the first page of your I-20.
- 学生身份证明(可选但推荐):Recent tuition receipts, transcripts, or class schedules.
自动签证重新生效
If you are returning from Canada, Mexico or one of the adjacent islands* to the U.S. 在不超过30天的时间里,你可以进入美国.S. 持有过期的F-1签证. However, if you meet any one of the following criteria, you will not 能够自动重新验证您的签证.
- You applied for a new visa, and it has not been issued.
- 你申请了新的签证,但被拒绝了.
- You have a terminated SEVIS record indicating that you are out of status.
- You have been out the United States for more than thirty days.
- You are a citizen of one of the following countries: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria.
If you wish to travel using 自动签证重新生效 benefit, please make sure to review this web page by U.S. 海关及边境保护.
你可以在上面找到邻近岛屿的列表 this web page under the drop-down section titled "Which islands are defined as adjacent islands?"
完成后OPT/STEM OPT期间旅行
To reenter the U.S. 在OPT期间进行国际旅行后, you need to present the same documents (mentioned above) as current students to CBP officer at the port of entry. In addition, the following documentation are also required:
- If your OPT application is pending, you may return to the U.S. 在美国找工作.S. You should bring original Notice of Action (receipt notice) issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration office. 你可以在你的 USCIS Online Account.
- 如果你的OPT申请已经被批准, you must have your Form I-20 with your most updated employer information listed on page 2. 如需更新I-20表格,请填写“OPT更新后申请I-20." We encourage you bring your Employment Authorization Document (EAD) card and the Letter from Employer confirming that you are employed or have been offered employment. This letter should be printed on employer's letterhead, 包括主管的联系信息, brief job description that is related to your field of study and commensurate with your level of education and the duration of employment should be within your OPT authorization period.
在美国境外延长停留时间.S. (不要去美国.S. 5个月以上)
如果你要离开美国.S. for more than 5 months, you will be required to get a new I-20 prior to returning to the U.S.
Immigration regulations state that a stay outside of U.S. 在5个月内被认为是F-1状态的中断. After an absence of more than five months, an F-1 student is no longer admissible to the U.S. 作为一个“继续学习的学生”." After five months the student must be issued a new "initial" I-20 and pay a new SEVIS fee. 如有其他问题,请联系ISS.