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  • Travel Information for Current Students
    • Below is general information for F-1 students currently studying in an academic program or the English Language Institute at A&M-Commerce.  

      Travel Guidance for Current Students

      Travel Frequently Asked Questions SEVP

      Currently students must have a valid travel signature to re-enter the U.S. The travel signature on the second page of the I-20 is valid for 12-months from the date of the signature for re-entry to the U.S. Students do not need a new travel signature each time they travel outside the U.S. if their current signature on the second page of their I-20 is valid through the date of re-entry.

      The ISSS hosts Travel Signature Weeks each fall and spring semester. For more information about the travel signature or Travel Signature Weeks select the Travel Signature Information link on this page. 

  • I-20 Travel Signature Information
    • Each fall and spring semester the ISSS designates certain weeks toward the end of the semester as Travel Signature Week. During this time current students (not OPT students) may visit the ISSS between 1:30pm-4pm to request a travel signature for their I-20 (F-1 student) or DS-2019 (J-1 student).  The ISSS staff will review the student's documents and sign the I-20 or DS-2019 while the student waits (generally no more than 15 minutes).  

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  • Travel Information for Students on OPT
    • Below is general information regarding traveling outside the U.S. for students who have filed for OPT or are on approved OPT (12-month OPT, OPT STEM Extension, Cap Gap Extension).  

      Travel Guidance for OPT Students

      Travel Signature Request Form (OPT Students)

      Travel Frequently Asked Questions SEVP

  • Visa Renewal Information
    • Students who travel outside the U.S. with an expired visa will need to renew their visas before they will be allowed to re-enter the U.S. Also, students who do not have a visa due to an approved change of status application within the U.S will need to apply for a visa before they may re-enter the U.S. The ISSS does not recommend that students travel to Canada or Mexico to renew their visa unless they are citizens of those countries. 

      Visa Renewal Information

      Travel Frequently Asked Questions SEVP

      Visa Renewal after Break in Studies (5 months or more)

      Visa Interview Information Video

      How to Complete DS-160 Video

  • Temporary Absence from Studies
    • Students who will not enroll in courses or will withdraw from courses for the fall or spring semester and will return to their home country will need to review the Authorized Early Withdrawal guidance below.   

      Students who will not enroll in courses or withdraw from courses for the fall or spring semester and will not return to their home country will need to contact the ISSS by the 5th day of class or before withdrawing from courses to discuss their situation.  

      Temporary Absence from Studies (Leave of Absence)

      Visa Validity Following a Break in Studies

  • Form I-515A "Notice to Student or Exchange Visitor"
    • If an F-1 or J-1 Exchange Visitor or their dependents (F-2 or J-2) arrive at a U.S. port of entry and do not have all signed required documents, have not paid the I-901 SEVIS Fee on their current I-20 (F visa) or DS-2019 (J visa), or have SEVIS status issue, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer may deny the individual entry into the United States. As an alternative, the officer has discretion to issue a Form I-515A "Notice to Student or Exchange Visitor." This document allows the individual temporary admission into the U.S. for 30 days.  The individual must contact the ISSS immediately and provide the necessary documents to the SEVP I-515A processing team no later than 30 days from the date of entry into the U.S.

      Study in the States Form I-515A

      SEVP Form I-515A Fact Sheet

      If you are issued a Form I-515A you will need to contact the ISSS immediately and provide a copy of the Form I-515A. The ISSS will review your Form I-515A and provide any additional documentation if necessary (copy of updated I-20). You must submit all required documents as stated on the Form I-515A within 30 days to the SEVP Form I-515A processing team. The mailing address and instructions are provided on the Form I-515A.

      Once submitted you are expected to resume your studies (current students) or continue your employment (OPT students). It will take SEVP an average of 2-3 months to process your I-515A and their response will be sent to the ISSS.

      If you are denied then you will need to depart the U.S. immediately.

      If you are approved then you may continue your studies or OPT employment.  

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