INTERNATIONAL STUDENT INFORMATION This information is provided to assist you with your initial entry into the U.S. Please read carefully.
After receiving your I-20 for F-1 students or DS-2019 for J-1 students, check over the details to be sure everything is correct. If you find errors, please contact the Center for International Programs and Services (CIPS) at printstu@erau.edu . If a corrected copy is needed, we will send it to you as soon as possible. If this is your first time coming to the U.S. with F-1 or J-1 visa status, you will need to pay the I-901 SEVIS Fee, visit studyinthestates. dhs.gov/students/sevis-i-901-fee and fmjfee.com/ i901fee . Next, schedule an appointment with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate to obtain your F-1 or J-1 visa by visiting usembassy.gov . You may want to prepare by visiting studyinthestates.dhs.gov/2015/06/five-ways-to- prepare-for-your-visa-interview . Once your visa has been issued, let us know at printstu@erau.edu . When you have made travel arrangements to the U.S., please email your itinerary to printstu@erau.edu . You are allowed to enter the U.S. up to 30 days in advance of the program start date, but not earlier. Be sure to keep the following documents in your carry-on bag for easy access upon your arrival in the U.S.: Unexpired passport, valid at least 6 months beyond the date of your entry Valid F-1 or J-1 visa (unless you are a Canadian citizen) Receipt from I-901 SEVIS fee payment Financial support documents used to obtain your visa I-20 (F-1) or DS-2019 (J-1) (make sure you have signed the form)
Upon arrival in the U.S., you should proceed to the inspections area, where you will present the documents listed above. At the primary inspection, you will have a brief interview with an immigration inspector who will examine your documents. You may be asked the purpose of your visit to the U.S.; be sure to tell the inspecting officer that you will be a student and have the school’s address available (see back cover). They may also collect biometric data from you, including a photograph and digital fingerprint. It is possible you will be asked to go to a secondary inspection to verify information in more detail. If this happens to you, please remember to be patient, as this is a normal part of the entry process. If you have difficulty entering, you may ask the inspecting officer to contact an international student advisor at the school. Have them call the Safety Office at 928-777-3333, who can then contact CIPS, especially if it is after-hours. It is a good idea to plan sufficient time for connecting flights or airport pick ups to accommodate a possible secondary inspection. ARRIVING IN PHOENIX If you are traveling to Prescott through Phoenix, you will arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. There are shuttle services that run between Phoenix and Prescott (see Local Area Information on page 14). If you will be living on campus, it is recommended that you purchase a “door-to-door” service so the shuttle can drop you directly at the Embry‑Riddle Prescott Campus. Ask to be dropped at Haas Commons.
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