Travel Outside the USA

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Visa Revocation following an Arrest: The U.S. Department of State is revoking visa foils ("stamps") of foreign nationals following a conviction or an arrest for driving under the influence (DUI), driving while intoxicated (DWI), or a related criminal charge. Individuals are notified of their visa cancellation by email (the email address used on the visa application). An individual in nonimmigrant status whose visa has been prudentially revoked will have to obtain a new visa in order to be readmitted to the United States after temporary travel abroad. In order for the visa to be issued, the foreign national will first need to be cleared by a panel physician following a medical screening, which may result in a visa denial or delay. A student who has their visa revoked should talk to an immigration attorney.
 We strongly suggest you speak to an international student advisor if you have been arrested.

Travel Endorsement Request

Before your departure, you should obtain a new travel endorsement from CIE by completing and submitting the Travel Endorsement Request Form to cie@csueastbay.edu. CIE will process your request (processing time is 2-4 business days) and email you an updated I-20 with a travel endorsement. You must PRINT and sign page 1 of your I-20 by hand. You must present your valid I-20 with travel signature and passport when entering the United States. 

We recommend you obtain a new travel endorsement every 6 months. Students on OPT/OPT STEM- travel endorsements are only valid for 6 months. 

Traveling Outside the USA