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Travel Documents
When you travel to the US, you need to make sure you have the following documents with you:
- I-20 or DS-2019
- Valid passport (valid for at least 6 months after your arrival)
- An F-1 or J-1 visa
- The same proof of financial ability that you used to get your I-20 or DS-2019 and visa
For more detailed information, see the Welcome Brochure.
At the Port of Entry
A visa does not guarantee entrance into the US. The USCIS has the authority to deny admission at the port of entry. While traveling, carry important documents with you. Do not place them in a suitcase.
Here are the processes that you should expect at the port of entry:
- Make sure to have all of your documents in order upon arrival. Before leaving the airplane, the flight attendant will pass out an I-94 card for you to fill out with information regarding your arrival in the US. You need to keep this card throughout your stay in the US., as it shows that you have entered the US legally.
- At the port of entry into the US, immigration officials will inspect your passport, visa, and statement of financial support. Have these documents out and ready for the officials.
- The officials will stamp your documents as proof of your legal entry into the US.
- Your Form I-94 is usually stapled in your passport. It documents your entry, including your status and length of time you can stay in the US.
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