Visits outside the U.S.:

If you plan a trip to any point outside the U.S. and plan to return, you must make sure that all of the necessary documents are in order.

You will need:

• A passport valid to cover the planned return date.
• A visa, also valid, to cover the planned return (in some cases, a visa is issued for two, three, five, or multiple entries. In such cases, the visit and return must be within the stated number of entries)
• You must have an endorsement by the Director of International Education on your I-20 or DS-2019 form.

In many cases, you will need to obtain a visa to enter countries other than the U.S. You should call or write the Embassy of the country you plan to visit at least six weeks prior to the trip.

Procedures:

F-1/J-1 STUDENT VISA PROCEDURES FOR DEPARTING AND RE-ENTERING THE U.S.

Bring your Passport, I-20, and I-94 to International Student Services so that the Director can sign a travel endorsement on page 3 of the I-20. 

When leaving the country remember to take the following documents with you;

• PASSPORT (Should be valid for at least 6 months after intended re-entry into the U.S.).
• VALID I-20.
• I-94 CARD clearly stamped or marked “D/S” (Duration of Status).
• VISA . If your visa has expired, you will need to apply for a new one at the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
• It is also a good idea to take a copy of your UW Oshkosh transcripts (student copy is OK) to verify your enrollment.
• You may request, although it is not usually necessary, that International Student Services prepare a certification letter of your enrollment and visa status.
• If you will be applying for a new visa you should have International Student Services prepare a certification letter for you. 
• You should also be prepared to provide financial documents verifying your means of support if you are applying for a new visa.
• Travel Endorsements are generally good only if issued during the same term of enrollment at UW Oshkosh.

BUT:

• If you are traveling to Canada or Mexico, the travel endorsement on your I-20 should not be dated more than 90 prior to you planned re-entry into the U.S.

Additional information regarding visa application procedures can be accessed at: http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html

Embassy/Consulate Links: http://www.embassyworld.com/