Travel and Re-Entry
TRAVEL DOCUMENT CHECKLIST
Students in F-1 visa status should obtain the following before leaving Portland:
- Form I-20 with travel signature (page 2), dated within one year for enrolled students or within six months for students on OPT. SEVP guidance allows for electronic issuance of the form I-20. Contact ISS for document updates and signatures.
- Valid Passport
- F-1 Visa valid for return dates (not applicable for Canadian passport holders)
- Students on Post-Completion OPT must also carry a valid OPT Employment Authorization Document (EAD)
- Recommended but not required:
- Current Students: Copy of course schedule (from IRIS) or a transcript
- OPT Students: Proof of employment (i.e. offer letter, pay stub, or employment ID)
- Form DS-2019 with travel validation (page 1), dated within six month. Contact ISS for document updates and signatures.
- Valid Passport
- J-1 Visa valid for return dates (not applicable for Canadian passport holders)
- (Recommended) Copy of your schedule (from IRIS) or a transcript
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
Visit the U.S. Customs and Border Protection site to learn what items are restricted from entering the U.S. The Don't Pack a Pest site helps travellers determine which items to avoid packing and what should be delcared upon arrival at Customs.
Plan ahead to acquire visas that might be required by the countries you will travel to or through.
The United States and most countries travellers to possess a passport with validity dates at least six months into the future.
Many of Reed’s international students travel to or through Canada at some point during their stay at Reed. Learn more about the process for obtaining a visa to visit Canada.
International students may travel within the United States without obtaining special permission but should always be sure to carry their valid immigration documents.