Travel Before Graduation Travel After Graduation
Reminders when entering the U.S.
All international travel carries some inherent risk. ISSA can NEVER guarantee that you will be able to return to the United States once you have departed. It is up to the CBP officer at the U.S. port of entry to determine your admissibility
Save a phone number. We recommend you have a number to call if detained at the port of entry. You can contact NDPD's non-emergency number of 574-631-5555, and they will reach out to an ISSA advisor, as needed.
Check your I-94 record upon every arrival to the U.S.
- Print off a hard copy of the most recent entry to carry with you at all times
Rights at the Port of Entry
Review your rights as a non-citizen at the port of entry here
- CBP does have the authority to search your devices
- More information can be found from CBP here and from AILA here.
Have you checked current travel requirements for your destination?
ISSA advises on U.S. immigration for F and J visa-holding students. It is the responsibility of each student to ensure they have appropriate visas and travel documents to enter other countries.