iNewStudents: Important Travel Information

Summer 2022 | International Students & Programs Office @ UC San Diego

Printed Copy of I-20 Required for Travel!

If you received an electronic copy of your I-20, remember that you still need to print this out when using it for travel purposes. Customs and Border Protection will not accept digital copies shown on phones or laptops.

Note: J-1 students with a DS-2019 should only have a hard copy of their DS-2019 and should use this for travel.

Here are tips for what documents you need to enter the U.S.

Arrived in the U.S.? Check In Now!

All students in F-1 and J-1 status are required to check in with ISPO online once you have arrived in the U.S. Without this step, we cannot activate your F-1 or J-1 record, and you will have issues with your visa status!

Once you have arrived in the U.S., submit your I-20/ DS-2019 Activation Form within 10 days of your arrival!

Welcome programming will be take place in-person and virtually and attendance is strongly recommended.
Welcome programming includes our workshops and social events!
Did you know that all iOrientation Workshops are eligible for GET CCR credit? That's right! Get involved and get credit for it! Learn more about GET CCR here.
Check out our iOrientation Events like Coffee Hour, the International Mixer, and more!

Questions? Email iprograms@ucsd.edu

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