Travel Information

Documents to carry with you:

• I-20/DS-2019 (recommended travel signature dates in the last 6 months)
• Valid Passport (valid for 6 months into the future date of re-entry)
• Valid US Visa (exceptions to Canada/Mexico/Islands for 30 days or less)
• Recommended: Carry proof of enrollment/course registration
• If on OPT- also carry your EAD card and proof of employment
• If you changed your immigration status while in the US, carry your approval notice (I-797)
  

To obtain travel signatures on your I-20/DS-2019, bring documents to OIA at least 1 week before you depart.

Reminders

• Check to see if the country(ies) you are visiting require you to obtain a visa (e.g. transit visa)
• If your visa has expired, you typically need to apply for a new visa at a US Consulate/Embassy abroad, plan your time accordingly.

Check out these websites:

http://www.ice.gov/sevis/students/index.htm

http://www.travel.state.gov

http://usembassy.state.gov/

Visiting Canada:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/index.asp

Visiting Mexico:

http://embamex.sre.gob.mx/usa/

Travel in the United States

Cities in Ohio (Driving distance from Kent):

Akron (23 mi)

Cincinnati (244 mi)

Cleveland (38.1 mi)

Columbus (138 mi)

Sandusky (Cedar Point) (87.9 mi)

Cities in the United States (Driving distance from Kent):

Chicago, IL (358 mi)

Detroit, MI (192 mi)

Philadelphia, PA (401 mi)

Pittsburg, PA (103 mi)

Niagara Falls, NY (232 mi)

New York City, NY (429 mi)

Washington, D.C. (339 mi)

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