Winter Break Travel Signature Days
As December approaches, it’s time to begin thinking about your winter break travel plans! Before you head to the airport, do not forget that you are required to have appropriate signatures on your immigration documents before you leave the U.S. ISSS is hosting winter break travel signature for you and your dependents. The following items are required to obtain a travel signature:
- DS-2019 (J-1s) or I-20 (F-1s)
- Passport
- I-94
You will only receive a signature if you have all items above.
The DSOs and AROs will be available to sign your I-20 or DS-2019 during the times below. Visit our office in the North Decatur Building, Suite 130, located at 1784 North Decatur Road.
Wednesday, November 21
9 a.m. – noon
Tuesday, December 11 (last day of classes)
9 – 10 a.m. and 1 – 4 p.m.
Wednesday, December 12
9 a.m. – noon
Friday, December 14
9 a.m. – noon and 1 – 4 p.m.
Monday, December 17
9 a.m. – noon and 1 – 4 p.m.
Tuesday, December 18
9 a.m. – noon and 1 – 4 p.m.
Wednesday, December 19
9 a.m. – noon and 1 – 4 p.m.
Thursday, December 20 (residence halls close)
9 – noon and 1 – 4 p.m.
Friday, December 21
9 – 11 a.m.
Also, don’t forget that you can beat the crowds by coming in for a travel signature any time during ISSS’s scheduled walk-in hours:
Monday, 1 – 4 p.m.
Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. – noon
Thursday, 1 – 4 p.m.
Friday, 8:30 a.m. – noon
If you are an F-1 or J-1 Student, and you are in possession of an I-20 or DS-2019 issued by Emory, familiarize yourself with the student travel information section on our website. If your visa has expired, you will need to plan to renew your visa in advance of travel. Please note: if you a student subject to a security clearance because of your major (STEM related fields), ask your academic advisor to prepare a brief letter describing the nature of your research.
If you are a J-1 Research Scholar, Professor, Specialist, or Short-term Scholar and are in possession of a DS-2019 issued by Emory University, visit the scholar travel section. You will find all the information you need to travel safely. Remember that you will require a signature on your DS-2019 by an Alternate Responsible Officer in the ISSS office before you depart the U.S.
If you are an H-1B temporary worker, visit the ISSS website's H-1B travel section, where you will find a printable travel checklist.