With Spring Break upon us, we want to provide you with important information about traveling and your immigration status. Read on to learn how to safely and smoothly re-enter the United States after your travels. Valid Travel Signature A valid, unexpired travel signature on your immigration document (I-20 or DS-2019)… read more
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Ready, Set, Travel!
With summer vacation almost here, you may be planning a trip home or to another international destination. We at International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) have set up several events and provided the basic guidelines to help you prepare for your travel. To Prepare for International Travel Attend one of… read more
Spring Break Travel and Safety Reminders
With spring break around the corner, you may be planning a trip home or a vacation to another country. We at International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) want to make sure you know the steps to follow and which documents you’ll need to ensure a smooth re-entry back into the… read more
Travel Update: Proof of Full Vaccination Now Required for Land and Ferry Travel to U.S.
As a result of the rapid global spread of the omicron variant of COVID-19, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Jan. 20, 2022, amended vaccination requirements for all “non-U.S. individuals” entering the United States by land or ferry. What does this mean for F and J students and their… read more
Important International Travel Update
Dear international Longhorns, We are writing to notify you of an important update regarding international travel to the United States. On Nov. 26, 2021, President Biden issued a proclamation restricting air travel to the United States from certain countries in southern Africa. The proclamation went into effect Nov. 29 at… read more
Important International Travel Updates
On Oct. 25, 2021, President Joseph Biden issued a proclamation specifying that proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is now mandatory for entry into the U.S. from abroad. The proclamation will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on Nov. 8, 2021. What are the key points of the… read more
Travel Updates
COVID-19-related travel bans still apply to several countries. However, on April 26, 2021, the U.S. Department of State announced an extension of the National Interest Exceptions (NIEs) to include the following countries: China Iran Brazil South Africa The U.K. Ireland The Schengen area What does this mean for F-1 students… read more
Negative COVID-19 Test Now Required to Enter US
Beginning Jan. 26, 2021, all air passengers entering the U.S. must provide a negative COVID-19 test before boarding their flight, as required by the CDC. Passengers are required to get a test within three days of their departure. Written documentation of the negative test result must be provided to the… read more