Stony Brook Issues Holiday Travel Guidance: International Students Told to Check Travel Signatures and Visas
Stony Brook University's Visa and Immigration Services office issued holiday travel guidance on November 6, urging international students planning Thanksgiving or winter-break travel to review their immigration documents carefully before departing the United States to ensure a smooth return.
Key points: passports should generally be valid for at least six months beyond the intended return date; visas must reflect the student's current status, be unexpired and have a remaining entry; short trips of 30 days or less to Canada or Mexico may qualify for reentry on an expired visa through Automatic Visa Revalidation, subject to eligibility restrictions. Travel signatures are generally valid for one year for continuing F-1 and J-1 students and six months for students on OPT or STEM OPT; students whose signature will expire before their return should submit a request at least five to seven business days before departure.
After reentry, students should check their Form I-94 record on the CBP website to confirm the admission class and duration of status are correct. The university's Visa and Immigration Services office will operate remotely from December 23 through January 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Source: Stony Brook University
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