Travel

Going on a trip?

Students should ALWAYS confirm that they have all documentation needed for successful travels both domestically and internationally:

• Travel Before Graduation
• Travel After Graduation

Reminders when entering the U.S.

ISSA can NEVER guarantee that a traveler will be able to return to the United States once they have departed, as any international travel carries some inherent risk. 

• • It is up to the CBP officer at the U.S. port of entry to determine your admissibility
    • CBP does have the authority to search your devices
    • More information can be found from CBP here and from AILA here.
  • Review your rights as a non-citizen at the port of entry here
  • It is recommended to have a phone number to call if you are detained at the port of entry
    • A personal number is best, but you can contact NDPD's non-emergency number of 574-631-5555; they will reach out to an ISSA advisor, as needed

Confirm your I-94 record is updated upon every arrival to the U.S.

• Print off a hard copy of the most recent entry to carry with you at all times
• Look up your most recent I-94 record 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.