Even though this card looks small, it is in fact a very important document. On an airplane, visitors are asked to fill out a Form I-94, Arrival/ Departure Record. At the port of entry (airport), students present this card to the immigration officer/ inspector. The officer takes the "Arrival Record" and gives you back the "Departure Record" or I-94, which is usually stapled inside your passport.

No. The new electronic passports cannot be amended. If you change your name, need to extend a limited passport, or need a correction in the descriptive information, you will have to get a new passport. Within the first year after issuance, the new passport will be issued without additional payment of the passport fee. After one year, fees will be assessed for the new passport. See similar questions...

Most immigration documents are mailed during May and early June. Prior to May, we are working on immigration documents for summer admissions. It is our goal to expedite your immigration documents as quickly as possible. Please keep in mind that U.S. embassies do not accept visa appointments more than four months prior to the start date of the academic program. See similar questions...

Once you obtained your student visa and processed the I-20 at the Port of entry at your arrival in the U.S., you need to present them to the Admissions Office in Tandy 115 or bring them to the International Multicultural Student Services Office in MRC North 103. It is very important that we keep a copy of these important documents in our files. What does it mean to “fall out-of-status”, “to lose your status, or “to be out of status?” When you entered the U.S. See similar questions...

You will complete the I-94 upon your arrival in the US. An immigration officer will scan your I-20 (if you are an F-1 visa holder) and stamp your I-94. If you have an F-1 visa the officer will write "D/S" on your I-94. If you are here on a tourist or waiver visa the officer will stamp your expiration date in the I-94. See similar questions...

Once the Graduate School and the department have approved admission and sufficient financial responsibility has been verified, the International Services Office (ISO) is notified. ISO will then prepare and issue the appropriate immigration documents to you. You may visit the ISO at their web site (http://www.oip.lsu.edu). See similar questions...

Carry your Passport; I-20, cash, traveler’s checks and entry permit (in its original sealed envelope) on your person, or in a handbag that you carry into the cabin. Do not put any cash in the baggage you check in. Incidentally, you won’t need more than $100 during travel, unless you want to do some duty-free shopping. Carry the rest of your money in the form of US travelers' checks or demand drafts. See similar questions...

You should take it with you whenever your horse is away from home. If your horse is at livery, or staying away from you, the passport must be where the horse is. It is not necessary to carry it with you when you are exercising, but you must be able to produce it if requested by the authorities. It is essential that the passport is produced whenever any veterinary treatment is required. See similar questions...

No, but you must prove citizenship -- so, a birth certificate (with photo ID) is necessary if you don't have a passport. However, it's a good idea when traveling abroad to carry a passport and we suggest you have one. There are several companies that can assist you in getting a passport within a week (since the normal channels can take up to six weeks); let us know if you need help here. See similar questions...

This depends on whether or not you are receiving an assistantship. Those who are not receiving an assistantship will have to submit a certification of finances showing proof of funding for one academic year. Students who are receiving an assistantship do not have to show proof of funding if it's a half-time assistantship. Students who are receiving a quarter-time assistantship must show proof of funding for the difference. See similar questions...

It is a form issued by a U.S. school and is required by the United States government for all foreign students. It indicates an international applicant is accepted to that school and has provided financial proof of ability to fund his/her education while studying in the United States. It also indicates when the student plans to be studying at the school. See similar questions...

If you have left the United States and are still in possession of the I-94 or I-94W it is in your best interest to forward it to the U.S. immigration authorities in the United States so that your record is corrected and that you do not experience any problems on future travel to the United States as a result. It is very important that you complete the back of the card listing the port of departure and date of departure from the United States and the carrier/flight information. See similar questions...

application for an Australian passport must be made through the Passports Office or via any official Post Office. See similar questions...

If the applicant does not reside in the present address for the last one year, an additional set of personal particulars form for each additional place of residence is required. Identitical Photograph in black and white or in color showing frontal view of full face against light background. 8) Two photographs are required for verification in the local Police station. See similar questions...

If you are a U.S. citizen, you will need a valid passport that does not expire within 30 days upon arrival to enter Costa Rica and return to the United States. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please check your local documentation requirements for travel to Costa Rica. See similar questions...

To receive benefits from your plan, it is recommended that you carry your UNICARE ID card with you at all times. You should always show it when you go to your Primary Care Physician, pharmacy, hospital, or any other health care provider. [Back to top] UNICARE's Customer Service Department, which you can reach at the toll-free number on your identification card. All of these sources can give you the names, addresses, medical specialties, and hospital affiliations of network providers. See similar questions...