Sam Houston State UniversityIndian Student AssociationA Member of The Texas State University System

Some of the important things that a student coming to USA must carry are :

 

· Valid Indian Passport.

· Valid US Visa for the complete duration of your stay, multiple 

       entry if applicable.

·  Valid I-20 duly signed by you, sealed by US Embassy officials, to 

      be opened only at point of entry into the US by an immigration

      officer.

 

Before entering the US, during your flight, you will be required to fill out a white form (I-94) which you will submit to the immigration officer at the port of entry. Part of the form will be stapled to your passport. This piece of document (I-94) certifies your entry into the US and mentions the date till which your stay in the US is lawful. Please note that in order to maintain eligibility to stay in the US, you need to have a valid I-94 in addition to your passport and Visa. You will be issued a new I-94 each time you enter the US. Please keep your passport, I-20 and I-94 together at all times.