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Documents Needed For Travel pertaining to your particular visa category:

If you are Studying at Tufts in F-1 Status, you will need:

• Your I-20 form recently signed by the International Center (signed within the last six months);
• A passport valid at least 6 months beyond the validity date of your Form I-20 (as listed on #5 of I-20);

If you are needing to extend or apply for a new visa stamp in your passport at a U.S. Embassy, you must also carry proof of the financial documentation listed on your I-20 form. Be prepared for delays in scheduling an in-person interview. A $100 fee must also be paid prior to your appointment. Check with the U.S. Embassy/Consulate for details.

If you are working at Tufts in Post-Completion Practical Training Status, you will need:

• A recently signed I-20 Form from the academic institution which issued you practical training status;
• A valid Employment Authorization Document;
• A passport valid at least 6 months beyond the validity date of your Employment Authorization Document;
• Your most recent three paycheck stubs;
• Please Note: A valid F-1 visa stamp in your passport is still necessary to re-enter the U.S., even when you are in F-1 Post-Completion Practical Training status and have a valid Employment Authorization Document.

If you are needing to extend or apply for a new visa stamp in your passport at a U.S. Embassy, you must also carry proof of the financial documentation listed on your I-20 form. Be prepared for delays in scheduling an in-person interview. A $100 fee must also be paid prior to your appointment. Check with the U.S. Embassy/Consulate for details.

If you are a J-1 Exchange Student, you will need:

• A recently signed Form DS-2019 (signed within the past 6 months);
• If you are working at Tufts on J-1 Academic Training Status, you will need to have the academic institution which issued you the J-1 document sign your Form DS-2019;
• A passport valid at least 6 months beyond the validity date of #3 of your Form DS-2019.

If you are needing to extend or apply for a new J-1 visa stamp in your passport at a U.S. Embassy, you must also carry proof of the financial documentation listed on #5 of your Form DS-2019. Be prepared for delays in scheduling an in-person interview. A $100 fee must also be paid prior to your appointment. Check with the U.S. Embassy/Consulate for details.

If you are a J-1 Exchange Research Scholar (not student), you will need:

• A recent signature from the International Center (signed within the past 6 months) on Form DS-2019;
• A letter from your Tufts department verifying your affiliation with Tufts University;
• A passport valid at least 6 months beyond the validity date of #3 of your DS-2019 form.

If you are needing to extend or apply for a new J-1 visa stamp in your passport at a U.S. Embassy, you must also provide the U.S. Embassy with proof of financial documentation (originals required) confirming the funding source(s) outlined in #5 of your Form DS-2019. If you are mostly funded by Tufts University, carry your most recent three pay stubs. Be prepared for delays in scheduling an in-person interview. A $100 fee must also be paid prior to your appointment. Check with the U.S. Embassy/Consulate for details.

If you are in H-1B or O-1 Visa Status, you will need:

• A letter from your Tufts sponsoring department verifying your affiliation with Tufts University;
• Your most recent three Tufts University pay stubs;
• Form I-797, H-1B or O-1 Approval Notice;
• A passport valid at least 6 months beyond the validity date of Form I-797 Approval Notice.

If you are needing to extend or apply for a new visa stamp in your passport at a U.S. Embassy, you will also need to present the following:

• A recent curriculum vitae;
• photocopies of certain documents from your H-1B or O-1 petitions to USCIS, which can be obtained from the International Center.

If you are in TN Visa Status, you will need:

• A letter from your Tufts department verifying your affiliation with Tufts University (the letter must contain expected completion date, job title & brief job description. Keep in mind that TN visas can only be granted for employment of one year increments);
• Your most recent three Tufts University pay stubs;
• A passport valid at least 6 months beyond your requested date of employment.

If you are needing to extend or apply for a new TN visa stamp in your passport, you will also need to present the following at the port of entry:

• Academic credentials;
• Birth certificate.