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Leaving the United States
Before you leave the United States, be sure to do the following: |
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If you return to the United States, you must present:
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Travel to Canada or Mexico: Automatic Visa Revalidation |
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If you have an expired F-1 visa and travel to Canada, Mexico, or certain Caribbean islands, you will not need to obtain a new visa before you reenter the United States if:
In these situations, your visa will be considered extended to the date of reentry. This procedure is known as “automatic visa revalidation.” If you are going to the Caribbean, please ask an international student advisor whether you need a new F-1 visa. Citizens of certain countries are not eligible for automatic visa revalidation. See your international student advisor for more details. |
Vacation Quarter |
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You are allowed to have one academic quarter off per year as vacation as long as:
There are exceptions to this rule. Contact an international student advisor to make sure you are eligible. |
Travel after You Complete your Studies |
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If you travel outside the United States after completing your studies, you may return to the United States in F-1 status if you have either of the following sets of documentation:
If you travel outside the United States during your grace period without a new I-20, you will not be able to reenter the United States. |
Please contact us if you have any questions. We welcome inquiries in person, via email, mail, phone, and fax. International Programs Cascadia College 18345 Campus Way NE Bothell, WA 98011Email: international@cascadia.eduPhone: (425) 352-8415Fax: (425) 352-8304 |