INTERNATIONAL STUDENT INFORMATION This information is provided to assist you with your initial entry into the US. Please read carefully.
After receiving your I-20 for F-1 students or DS-2019 for J-1s, check over the details to be sure everything is correct. If you find errors, please contact the Center for International Programs and Services 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. in F-1 or J-1 status, you will need to pay the I-901 SEVIS fee, see ice.gov/sevis/i901/faq . Next, schedule an appointment with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate to obtain your F-1 or J-1 travel.stategov/content/travel/en/us- visas.html . You may want to prepare by visiting studyinthestates.dhs.gov/students/get-started/international- student-life-cycle . Once your visa has been issued let us know at printstu@erau.edu . All international travelers are required to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival in the U.S. Please keep this in mind when preparing your travel arrangements. When you have made travel arrangements to the U.S., please forward your itinerary by email to printstu@erau.edu . You are allowed to enter the U.S. up to 30 days from 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 by an immigration inspector who will also 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 (3700 Willow Creek Rd., Prescott, AZ 86301). They may also collect biometric data from you including a photograph and digital fingerprint. It is possible you will be asked to go to 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, and they will contact us. It is a good idea to plan sufficient time for connection 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 is a shuttle service that runs between Phoenix and Prescott (see Local Area Information on page 12). 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 campus. Ask to be dropped at Haas Commons. ON CAMPUS When you arrive on campus, go to the Housing & Residence Life Office located in Haas Commons (Building 73) to check in to your residence hall. Once you have submitted all immunization records to the Wellness Center, you will be able to check in to your room. If you are arriving outside this time frame, please contact the Center for International Programs and Services at printstu@erau.edu to make arrangements in advance. If you arrive earlier, you should make plans to stay in a local hotel. Be aware that you must have all records of immunizations on file to be allowed to check in to housing. If the Wellness Center does not have your immunization records, your check-in will be delayed. Be sure to submit them in advance and bring copies of all your immunization records.
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