Travel Within US

ISSS advises that international students on F-1 and J-1 visas carry a copy of their most recent I-94 arrival record and copy of passport bio page as proof of legal status in the U.S. For more information, please visit the OIA website on travel for international students on F-1 or J-1 visas. Here are additional tips for interacting with federal authorities on and near campus: 

  • Remain Calrm and courteous.
  • When practical, ask for identification – Including Name and Agency Affiliation (take a photo/make a copy of this information and/or request a business card).
  • State willingness to cooperate – Mention that as a matter of university protocol, you will be contacting the appropriate offices to assist.
  • Notify General Counsel or UOPD - Call the Office of General Counsel at 541-346-3802 or UOPD at 541-346-2919 if the contact is initiated by federal law enforcement personnel (Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). 

Below are other resources and contacts for members of our community:

  • Nonimmigrant visa holders should reach out to the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) at 541-346-3206 or at intl@uoregon.edu
  • ISSS Director is 24/7 on-call support for current students. You can reach the ISSS Director by calling UOPD at 541-346-2919. 

ISSS is available to support you or answer questions about the information above. 

Carrying Immigration Documents

Nonimmigrant visa holders are advised to carry printed copies of your important immigration documents at all times in and around Eugene and when traveling in the U.S. These documents include the following:

Additional documents you may consider carrying include:

  • Copy of unexpired I-20 or DS-2019
  • Copy of visa stamp (Canadian citizens are exempt from having a visa stamp)
  • Copy of I-797 Approval Notice (for H-1B or O-1 visa holders)
  • Copy of Employment Authorization Document (EAD) if on OPT or STEM OPT
  • Emergency contact numbers

In addition to carrying these documents with you, we also recommend making a second set of copies and storing them in a secure place. You may also consider letting a trusted friend or contact know where these additional copies are if they are ever needed.

Legal Permanent Residents

Legal Permanent Residents (LPR) over the age of 18 are advised to carry important documents at all times as proof of immigration status. This includes your Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551). If your card is expired but you have a receipt notice for a pending Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (Form I-90), you should carry the expired card with the receipt notice of the pending replacement.