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Documents to Bring to the United States


Immigration Documents

Bring your valid passport with your F-1 visa and your form I-20 or DS-2019. When you pass through US Immigration at your point of entry, you will also receive a card called a form I-94. It is extremely import for you to keep this card, preferably stapled into your passport.

Additional Documents

Bring with you to the United States any important documents that relate to your academic, medical, and legal history:
  • Official transcripts from secondary schools, colleges, or universities
  • Medical and dental records, including certificates of immunizations and vaccinations
  • Information about medical conditions or treatments, prescriptions for medication (including the generic and brand names) and eyeglasses
  • International driver's license
Obtain English translations of these documents and have the translations certified by a U.S. educational advising center or a U.S. consulate or embassy. Retain photocopies of all original documents for your records.

Special Presentation

Helen Konrad, Immigration Lawyer

"CPT, OPT, H1Bs: Work Options for International Students"
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
7 pm
Science Center Auditorium G027

Third Annual

IFP Family Weekend Dinner!

Sunday, November 2 6-8pm
Tolles Pavilion Annex A

Participants in the IFP program--hosts and students--are invited to share this family weekend event!

Annual

5 CAMPUS INTERNATIONAL DINNER-DANCE!

Friday, November 14, 6-9pm
Utica College

Join international students from HCCC,MVCC, Utica College, and SUNY-IT for an annual harvest-themed dinner and dance!