Departing and Re-entering the U.S.

F-1/J-1 Student Visa Procedures

Bring your passport, I-20, and I-94 to the Office of International Student Affairs 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:

It is also a good idea to take a copy of your TTU transcripts (student copy is OK) to verify your enrollment. (Records Office)

You may request, although it is not usually necessary, that the Office of International Student Affairs prepare a certification letter of your enrollment and visa status.

If you will be applying for a new visa you should have the Office of International Student Affairs 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 TTU. 

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

If you are traveling to Canada or Mexico and your visa has expired you have the right to leave the USA and re-enter from Canada and Mexico pursuant to 22 CFR 41.112(d)(1)(ii) Automatic Visa Revalidation.

If you need information about traveling outside the United States to other countries other than your country of origin, you may need a visitor's visa. Please check the Embassyworld web site to contact your destination.