Trine University International Booklet 2016 | Page 11

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Traveling Outside the U.S.
When an F-1 student or F-2 dependent leaves the United States for
less than five months, he/she must secure the re-entry documents
and the documents necessary to re-enter the country to which
they are traveling.
F-1 students and dependents who wish to visit their country of
citizenship or permanent residence for less than five months will
generally be allowed to enter the country if he/she holds a valid
passport or other travel document issued by the country.
F-1 Students and dependents traveling to another country must obtain the necessary documents. Each
country has different requirements and ways to obtain visa. Contact your nation’s embassy or consulate
to learn more about entry documents/requirements.

Re-Entry into the U.S.
Students and dependents must have the following documents to re-enter the U.S. when they leave the
U.S. for less than five months:
• I-20 for the school where the student is enrolled
• Valid visa
• Passport that is valid for more than six months after the date of entering the U.S.
• EAD card if the student is on OPT

Employment
Employment is defined as any work performed or services provided in exchange for money, tuition,
room and board, or other benefit compensation.
Be sure to ask the Office of International Services
for all forms and proper procedures before applying
for any employment. Do not rely on the advice from
other students or internet sources.
There are three types of authorized work for F-1
students:
•
On campus employment
•
Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
•
Optional Practical Training (OPT)

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