International Travel

Re-entry to the United States

Students with plans to return home for summer, spring or winter breaks, should check that their I-20 or DS-2019 has been properly endorsed for re-entry. Questions about the endorsement of these documents can be answered by International Student & Scholar Services.

Documents to Carry when Traveling Internationally

Traveling with the proper documents can help prevent delays when re-entering the United States. Consult the list below for a list of important documents.

Required:
Unexpired Visa
Unexpired Passport
I-20/DS-2019 endorsed for travel (See examples below)

Recommended:
Copy of SUU admission letter
Copy of financial statements used to gain admission to SUU
I-901 Payment Receipt

Canada /Mexico:

Before traveling to either of these countries, students need to visit the governments’ consular Web sites to learn about required immigration documents for entering the country.

• Canada
• Mexico

Students, who have completed their program of study and choose to travel to Canada or Mexico, will not be able to re-enter the United States as an F-1 student unless they have received authorization to begin a new degree program within 5 months. Students may need to apply for a US travel visa in order to re-enter that United States.

Students planning on leaving the country for more than 5 months, will need to meet with a DSO to discuss the impact their absence will have on their immigration status.

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