Travel Information

If you feel you have a special situation, please always contact ISSS before you depart the United States directly at isss@drexel.edu.

Required Travel Documents for International Travel

Please review the lists of required travel documents for your specific immigration status below. All travel documents should be hand-carried to be presented to CBP upon entry to the U.S.

F-1 Students/F-2 Dependents:

• Valid passport (for more than six months from date of return)
• Valid F-1/F-2 visa
• Valid form I-20 with travel signature issued within 12 months of re-entry (six months if on Post-Completion OPT/STEM)
• SEVIS Fee Payment receipt
• Transcripts or proof of enrollment (optional)

F-1 students on Post-Completion OPT/STEM must bring the above documents, plus:

• Valid EAD card
• Proof of employment: i.e., employment letter or paystubs (optional)

F-2 dependents traveling alone must bring the above documents and copies of the F-1 principal visa-holders immigration documents, including the I-94.

J-1 Exchange Visitors/J-2 Dependents:

• Valid passport (for more than six months from date of return)
• Valid J-1/J-2 visa
• Valid form DS-2019 with travel signature issued within 12 months of re-entry (6 months if short-term scholar)
• SEVIS Fee Payment receipt
• Proof of enrollment (optional, if J-1 student)
• Proof of employment (optional, if J-1 scholar)

J-2 dependents traveling alone must bring the above documents and copies of the J-1 principal visa-holders immigration documents, including the I-94.

H-1B/O-1 Employees:

• Valid passport (for more than six months from date of return)
• Valid H-1B/O-1 visa stamp
• Original valid Form I-797 Approval Notice
• Two (2) to three (3) most recent pay stubs or letter confirming continued employment
• Copy of I-129 petition

Please contact ISSS if the University is filing an H-1B/O-1 extension or transfer on your behalf before traveling.

H-4/O-3 dependents traveling alone must bring the above documents and copies of the H-1B/O-1 immigration documents, including the I-94.

Resources

• U.S. Department of State – Travel advisories, visa, and country information
• US Embassies and Consulates Around the World

Faculty and Staff Traveling Abroad

All faculty and staff traveling abroad on Drexel-related activities must register in the Global Research and Academic Network Database (GRAND). Please contact the Office of Global Engagement at global@drexel.edu for questions regarding faculty and staff travel abroad.

Students Traveling Abroad

All undergraduate and graduate students who are traveling abroad in any way related to Drexel must register their travel before departure as described in the new University policy regarding the Approval and Registration of International Student Travel.

Traveler Rights

Visit ACLU's Know Your Rights for general information on the rights of travelers regarding social media accounts and electronic devices.