Whether you are traveling within the United States, returning home, or attending professional
activities abroad, proper preparation is essential to ensure a smooth travel experience
and successful re-entry to the United States. This section provides guidance on domestic
and international travel, travel signatures, automatic visa revalidation, and current
travel alerts that may affect your plans. Before making travel arrangements, review
these resources carefully to ensure you have the required documents and understand
any travel restrictions or entry requirements that may apply to your J-1 program.
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Travel Within the U.S.
Learn which immigration documents you should carry while traveling domestically and
how to prepare for identification checks during travel within the United States.
Prepare for international travel by reviewing required documents, re-entry requirements,
and important considerations before returning to the United States in J-1 status.
Learn when you may re-enter the United States with an expired visa after a short trip
to Canada, Mexico, or certain Caribbean islands and review the eligibility requirements.
