Hand luggage

Hand luggage

Arrive at the airport early and have the right documents in your hand luggage.

Must have:
  1. A passport containing your student visa.
  2. Your I-20.
May be asked to show:
  1. Financial Documents that you presented to the school and that you took to the embassy.
  2. Your scholarship papers from school (any and all).
  3. Proof of payment of the SEVIS fee.
  4. The address of your school (This can be found under section 2 of your I-20).
  5. Address where you will stay (often the same address as the school's address).
  6. Telephone number of your head coach and assistant coach.

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