It is strongly recommended that you always carry your original documents when traveling internationally. It is also recommended that you scan/photograph/email/save e-copies of your documents.
J-1 Scholars and their dependents
- Form DS-2019
- Travel signature
- Valid J-1/ J-2 visa
- Passport (valid at least 6 months into the future)
- Copy of offer or invitation letter, or employment verification letter from department
- Travel Letter from OIA (request at least one week before traveling)
H-1B Employees and their dependents
- Original, unexpired Form I-797 Approval Notice
- Valid H-1B/H-4 visa
- Passport (valid at least 6 months into the future)
- Entire H-1B packet you received from OIA, including Form I-129, Labor Condition Application, and supporting documents
- Travel Letter from OIA (request at least one week before traveling)
- Copy of offer letter or employment verification letter from department
E-3 Employees and their dependents
- Copy of E-3 support letter issued by OIA
- Valid E-3 visa
- Copy of certified Labor Condition Application
- Passport (valid at least 6 months into the future)
- Travel Letter from OIA (request at least one week before traveling)
- Copy of offer or employment verification letter from department
TN Employees and their dependents
- Copy of TN support letter issued by OIA
- Valid TN/TD visa (for Mexican citizens only; Canadians exempt from visa requirement)
- Passport (valid at least 6 months into the future)
- Travel Letter from OIA (request at least one week before traveling)
- Copy of offer or employment verification letter from department
NOTE: Please visit our section on Automatic Visa Revalidation if you are traveling to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean islands.