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F-1 Students on OPT and J-1 Students on AT

F-1 students on OPT or J-1 students on AT who have unexpired visa stamps in their passports need only to obtain a new travel signature on the I-20 or DS-2019 documents prior to travel.  Travel signatures should be no older than 6 months from the date you intend to travel while on OPT.

The following documents will be needed when traveling:

• Valid I-20/DS-2019 with a valid travel signature.

• Proof of work authorization (EAD: Employment Authorization Document for F-1 students or a Academic Training letter issued by the Office of Visa Services for J-1 students).

• Proof of financial support.

• Employer letter stating the job title, job description, beginning/end dates, and salary.

Students who need a new entry visa are strongly advised to talk with Mladenka Tomasevic, the International Graduate Student Advisor, before making travel plans. It may be more difficult to obtain a student visa while on OPT or AT as the issue of intent to return to a home country could be more difficult to prove once the student has obtained a degree and is working in the U.S.