F1 Student Travel
Going home for the summer or planning a trip for spring break? New to TTUHSC and wanting to learn about applying for your first F-1 visa? On this page, you'll find links to information about entering the U.S. in F-1 status. We want your travels to be as safe and trouble-free as possible. Travel regulations, visa procedures, and re-entry requirements can change with little notice, and unexpected delays may affect your return to the U.S. Check travel advisories and consult your DSO about any travel-related questions or concerns before your travel.
Basic Processes
Getting a Re-entry Travel Signature on your I-20
To re-enter the United States as a continuing F-1 student, you must have a valid travel signature on your Form I-20. Your DSO can issue this signature electronically upon request by email with a travel letter. When traveling, carry your valid passport, valid F-1 visa, signed I-20, a travel letter, and your most recent I-94 record.
How to Get a New Visa
When your visa has expired or when you are entering the US for the first time, you will need to visit a US Embassy or Consular office to get a visa entry stamp in your passport.
Special Processes
Travel to Mexico, Canada, and the Caribbean
Things that you need to know about traveling to Mexico Canada and adjacent islands. You can travel with an expired visa, under particular circumstances. To view details, go to our Mexico and Canada travel page.