Travel

Students and scholars must apply for and obtain a valid visa stamp (also simply referred to as a “visa”) before entering the U.S.

What to expect at a U.S. Port of Entry Upon arrival to the U.S., proceed to the terminal area for arriving passengers to begin inspection. As you approach the inspection station, ensure that you have the documents listed in the section below. You will be asked to state the reason why you wish to enter […]

Urgent issues or emergencies may come up outside of OISS office hours. Normal OISS staff hours listed below exclude holidays when the university is closed. During normal office hours, contact OISS directly. Follow the guidelines below when OISS is not open. Immigration-related emergency Examples What to do Other emergencies Examples What to do NON-emergency, immigration-related If […]

As a J-1 Exchange Visitor, you must have a valid travel signature (endorsement) on your DS-2019 to enter the U.S. A travel signature is not required to depart the U.S. Discuss your plans with OISS before traveling if you: Submit the request below to receive a travel signature. We will email you when your DS-2019 […]

This benefit allows certain nonimmigrants with expired visas to re-enter the U.S. after visiting a “contiguous territory” for 30 days or less.

Travel in and out of the U.S. is recorded electronically by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) through the I-94 Arrival/Departure Record for all international non-immigrant visitors to the U.S. This important record lists your entry date, port of entry, and immigration status in which you were admitted to the U.S. The I-94 record may be […]

Regulations and documents needed to re-enter the U.S. for WashU scholars and employees.

How to get a travel signature, documents needed to re-enter the U.S. for international students in F-1 or J-1 immigration status and more.