Travel Information Form for F-1 Students Travel Information Form For F-1 Students This form should be submitted before you travel in or outside of the United States. Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Program of Study(Required)Most Recent Semester Enrolled at UAMS(Required)Have you registered for the upcoming semester?(Required) Yes No Registration is not open yet Reason for Travel (e.g. Conference, Vacation, Emergency, etc.)(Required)What state or country are you travelling to?(Required)Date of Departure(Required)Return Date(Required)If travelling outside the U.S., do you need a travel signature on your I-20? Yes No You must notify our office 2-weeks in advance to obtain a travel signature.Do you need a travel letter? (optional) Yes No This letter is used to verify that you are a student at UAMS, as well as verify enrollment. It can be used at visa renewal appointments or shown, if needed, when re-entering the U.S. It is not required.Anticipated Graduation DatePlease complete if you will be requesting a travel letter for your trip.Acknowledgement(Required) I acknowledge and understand the statement below.I acknowledge that I have reviewed the travel information below: If you travel inside or outside of the United States during your studies at UAMS, you are required to arrive back to the Arkansas to resume classes on the UAMS campus before classes begin. This is especially important if you are receiving a stipend. All students should adhere to the following travel guidelines: 1. Students in their first year of study should only travel outside of the U.S. during the Winter Break and should return before classes begin for the Spring semester. All travel in or outside of the U.S. must be approved in advance. 2. Summer travel should be discussed with your DSO. This will be considered on a case by case basis. 3. Students who receive a stipend must be in Arkansas, enrolled in classes, and on the UAMS campus when classes begin each semester (Fall, Spring, and Summer). 4. If you cannot be in Arkansas and on the UAMS campus before classes begin, you must discuss this with Dr. Prince, the Dean, your major advisor, and program director. You must also get approval. 5. If you need to leave the U.S. or Arkansas when classes are in session for a family or other emergency, you must discuss this with Dr. Prince, the Dean, your major advisor, and program director. You must get approval before leaving the U.S. 6. If you have to leave the U.S. or Arkansas when classes are in session for a family or other emergency, you are only allowed to be away from the UAMS campus for 30 days. 7. You must email your planned travel dates to Dr. Prince so that these dates can be reviewed and approved in advance (before you purchase your ticket). a. For example, if you are approved to travel outside of the U.S. or Arkansas during the semester (when classes are in session) for emergency purposes, you must indicate the date you plan to leave the U.S. or Arkansas and the date you plan to return to the UAMS campus. When you return to the UAMS campus, you must email Dr. Prince to confirm that you have returned. 8. Students are not allowed to travel outside of the U.S. or Arkansas when classes are in session for leisure or vacation without approval from Dr. Prince (DSO). Traveling outside of the U.S. or Arkansas for leisure or vacation while classes are in session is considered failure to maintain status and may result in termination of your immigration record, termination of your stipend, and dismissal from the Graduate School. I also understand that if my travel dates change I must notify the DSO immediately.CAPTCHAEmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
