Preparing for Your Travel
Travel for international students, scholars and dependents may require specific types of documentation, signatures and visa statuses or renewals. Check the links below to learn about the necessary steps for traveling within and outside of the United States.
Student Travel
International students who plan to travel within or outside of the United States should learn more about visa requirements, other necessary documentation and required travel signatures.
Scholar Travel
Find general information on requirements for international scholars to enter the U.S., whether for the first time or after a brief trip abroad. International scholars and their dependents should contact a SISS advisor with any questions about travel in any category.
Dependent Visa Information
SISS serves international scholars and their family members from nearly 100 countries, including short-term visiting scholars, postdoctoral scholars, and full-time career researchers and faculty. This information is intended to help departmental contacts and international scholars with issues that include dependent visa and travel issues and other issues.
Immigration Updates
Information related to immigration policy changes that affect international students and scholars, including the Presidential Proclamation 9645 (Executive Order on Immigration) and USCIS changes to the unlawful presence policy.