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Intl Travel Signature Request Form 23-24
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OISVS Travel Signature Request Form
If you are a current ACU student making a short trip outside the U.S., complete this form to request a travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019 to facilitate your reentry into the U.S.
Don't forget to drop off your document in the OISVS at 124 Admin at least 3 business days before your departure from Abilene, unless you request a digital form.
ACU ID
Student First Name
Student Family Name (Last name)
Current Phone Contact
Destination(s)
Where will you travel? (List country and cities)
What date are you leaving the U.S. or set to travel? * Use approximate dates if unsure.
What date do you plan on returning to the U.S.?
(Note: This date must be prior to the first class day of the next semester.)
Do you have a valid F-1 or J-1 U.S. visa (check your passport for the F-1 visa seal).
A valid F-1 or J-1 visa seal in your passport is required to reenter the U.S.
Do you have a valid F-1 or J-1 U.S. visa (check your passport for the F-1 visa seal).
A valid F-1 or J-1 visa seal in your passport is required to reenter the U.S.
Yes
No: I will be applying for a visa renewal while outside the U.S.
No: I will be traveling to a contiguous country or island (Canada, Mexico and several islands) and remaining for less than 30 days.
I am Canadian and will be sure to present my I-20 and request F-1 status upon my reentry into the U.S.
If your F/J visa is not valid, you will need to apply to a U.S. consulate outside the U.S. for a new visa.
Be sure to prepare all required documents as described on the OISVS travel webpage.
Does the OISVS have a copy of your most recent, unexpired passport?
Does the OISVS have a copy of your most recent, unexpired passport?
Yes
No, but I will submit one to the OISVS immediately
Have you completed your degree and are currently on F-1 post-graduation optional practical training (OPT)?
Have you completed your degree and are currently on F-1 post-graduation optional practical training (OPT)?
Yes
No
Are you in good academic standing or on probation this semester?
Are you in good academic standing or on probation this semester?
I'm in good academic standing
I'm on probation this semester
Students on probation: we will not be able to sign your I-20 until it is determined that you are not suspended after this semester. Please contact Lucy to discuss this.
Please complete the form so action can be taken once your academic standing is resolved.
Are you moving to a new educational level next semester? (For example, from ESL to undergraduate, from undergraduate to graduate level, from OPT to another degree)
Are you moving to a new educational level next semester? (For example, from ESL to undergraduate, from undergraduate to graduate level, from OPT to another degree)
Yes
No
Students moving to a new educational level need to request a change of level prior to the completion of your current degree. Make an appointment with Lucy to discuss this soon!
Are you registered for classes for the following term?
Are you registered for classes for the following term?
Yes
No, registration has not started, but I plan to register soon
No, I have a financial hold and cannot register.
Students with financial holds: please be aware that you must resolve your financial issues and register for classes no later than Friday of the first week of the next term in order to maintain your status. You are advised to attend classes from Day 1 of the semester. Please discuss this with Lucy if you have questions.
What is your I-20 completion date?
Be sure to request an extension of your end date at least 1 week prior to it's expiration if you will need more time.
What is your major?
(Be sure to report a change of major within 10 days to the OISVS)
When do you plan to complete all the requirements for your degree? (if it is more than 2 years away, you may list "unsure")
Will you miss any classes due to this travel?
Will you miss any classes due to this travel?
Yes
No
Please be sure to speak with your professors about your absence to determine whether it is excused or unexcused, and to arrange to make up any class content or assignments you missed.
Please be sure to speak with your professors about your absence to determine whether it is excused or unexcused, and to arrange to make up any class content or assignments you missed.
I will
I have already done this
Please list your Abilene address:
- Dorm name and room number, or
- the street address and apartment number of your Abilene residence.
- out of town addresses, include city and (during summer)
Please list your zip code
Are you currently employed?
Are you currently employed?
Yes
Hired but waiting to start
No, but looking
No, and not looking
Please be sure to report your employment information either in the SEVIS portal or to the OISVS via the "Work and Address Reporting Form." within 10 days of your start date to maintain your status.
Please list your current employer's name and address
Please list your residential address here
Please list your residential address here
Country
Street
City
Region
Postal Code
What alternative email address will you use after your ACU email is closed?
What is the status of your I-20?
What is the status of your I-20?
Great! I will drop off my 1-20/DS-2019 at the OISVS office.
Needs an update: My 1-20/DS-2019 needs updating to correct major or display approved OPT.
I've lost it or I need to request a new one.
I'd like to request an electronic 1-20 with an e-signed travel signature, which I will print myself.
What is the purpose of your travel?
What is the purpose of your travel?
Travel during a university break or vacation
Emergency
Travel during a Fall/Spring semester - missing classes
Conference or international research - missing classes
Leave of Absence for a required semester (authorized early withdrawal: meet with Lucy first)
Be sure to contact all professors to notify them of your absence. Be aware that it may or may not be excused based on each professor's policies.
If you are leaving for a temporary absence of one semester or more, please meet with Lucy to discuss the best way to manage your SEVIS record.
By typing my name below, I certify that I have read the information provided in this form my responses are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Electronically sign your name below:
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