Global Education: Travel Information

In order to reenter the U.S. after traveling abroad, you need the following documents:

• Most recent I-20 with a current signature by the Global Education Staff
  • See Travel Signature Information
• Valid passport – valid for at least six months from your date of return to the U.S.
  • Can be renewed at your embassy/consulate in the U.S. or in your home country
• Unexpired F-1 visa in your passport
  • See Renewing your Student Visa if your visa has expired
• I-901 SEVIS fee receipt
• Proof of financial support which is sometimes requested at the port-of-entry
• Proof of registration for current or upcoming semester
  • Can be printed from My.Wctc.edu
• If you are on OPT, you must also carry your EAD (OPT) card and proof of employment such as an employment letter or pay stub

• Make sure that your most recent I-20 has a travel signature that is less than 1 year old (6 months if you are currently on OPT).
• The travel signature can be found on page 2 of the I-20 form
• Look for a signature and date in blue pen; if the travel signature section is blank, you do not have a valid signature and must request one.
• The signature is valid for 1 year from that date (6 months if you are on OPT). Take note of the date and request a new signature if the current one will expire before your reentry.
• If you need a travel signature, please bring your I-20 to Global Education (C-018) or make an appointment for same day signatures (global@wctc.edu).