Traveling Internationally
While you are in F-1 status, you may be permitted to leave the US and re-enter in F-1 status if you have been out of the US for less than five months and present the following:
- A SEVIS Form I-20, endorsed for travel and signed by your DSO
- A current passport valid for at least six months after the date of your reentry or, if you are from , a passport that is current through the date of entry
- A valid, current visa (unless you traveled to a for less than thirty days)
- Financial information showing proof of necessary funds to cover tuition and living expenses
For more information regarding travel outside of the United States, please , the United States immigration website.
Preparing to Travel
If you are leaving the US for any purpose other than travel during a designated break from classes, please notify the Office of Global Initiatives.
To travel to a country other than your home country:
- Contact the country's embassy or consulate to find out what documentation is required.
You will need the following documents to re-enter the United States after a temporary absence:
- Valid Form I-20 endorsed by the DSO within the last six months (page 2 of your I-20)
- Valid Passport
- Valid US Visa
Traveling Within the US
While traveling within the US, international students should always have their passport, visa, and I-20 in their possession or readily accessible.
Navigating Longview, TX
Check out made by an LETU international student to learn how to use the Longview Transit bus system to get around town.
