Traveling Outside the United States
Before You Leave
- Meet with your International Student Advisor (ISA) to get your I-20 signed. You must have a travel signature on page 2 of your I-20. Contact your ISA at (434) 592-4118 or email mystatus@liberty.edu. When an ISA signs your I-20 it means that:
- You are in F-1 status
- You are enrolled in accordance with regulations
- You are permitted to return to Liberty University
- Check your visa expiration date. You always need a valid student F-1 visa to re-enter the United States. If your visa has expired, you should include a visit to the U.S. Consulate in your travel plans. Google “U.S. embassy in (name of your home country)” for information on that process and what you need to bring with you for the interview.
Remember
- If you have been issued an electronic I-94 then your record will be updated electronically when you cross the border and you will have access to your I-94 record through the Customs and Border Patrol website.
- It is recommended that you also take along a copy of your transcript (official or unofficial), enrollment verification letter, financial documents (e.g. financial check-in confirmation, itemized receipt (email studentaccounts@liberty.edu to request), and bank statements), and student ID card.
- Your travel signature is only valid for one year.
- If for any reason you will need an I-20 shipped inside or outside of the United States, you as the student will be required to cover the international shipping charges.
- If you will be traveling during the summer, it is your responsibility to determine visa and other requirements for all of the countries you plan to visit.
- If you have trouble at the border, please call (434) 592-4118 Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. For after-hours emergencies, please call the LUPD non-emergency number (434) 592-7641. LUPD will connect you with a representative from the International Student Center.