Carry with you – do not pack in your checked luggage:
• Your passport, including your attached visa and envelope of immigration documents.
• A Form I-797, Receipt Notice, or Internet Receipt verifying SEVIS fee payment if you are a visa-exempt national entering the United States for the first time.
• Evidence of financial resources.
• Evidence of Student/Exchange Visitor status, for example, recent tuition receipts or transcripts.
• Name and contact information for a designated school official or responsible officer at your intended school or program.
Trusted Traveler Programs
CBP’s Trusted Traveler Programs expedite travel for pre-approved, low-risk travelers through dedicated lanes and kiosks.
Global Entry facilitates U.S. entry for American citizens or lawful permanent residents and citizens from certain other countries who arrive by air. Global Entry is available to members of SENTRI and NEXUS at no additional charge. Find out more at www.globalentry. gov.
NEXUS expedites U.S. entry via air—at Canadian preclearance sites—or via sea, and at all U.S. land ports of entry for approved citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada. Learn more at www. nexus.gov.
SENTRI (Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection) expedites travel to approved low-risk travelers entering the United States by sea and at all land ports of entry. Find out more at www.sentri.gov.
FAST (Free and Secure Trade) expedites release for approved commercial truck drivers making fully-qualified FAST trips between the United States and Canada or to the United States from Mexico. To learn about applying, go to www.fastdriver.gov.