Non-U.S. Citizens Traveling Abroad
花季视频 strongly encourages all members of its community to participate in international travel opportunities sponsored by the University. Due to recent travel restrictions implemented by the U.S. government, which limit entry for certain international travelers, we strongly advise non-citizens currently in the U.S. to carefully review the latest updates from official sources, such as the . Additionally, stay informed by following Newsletters and Updates from 花季视频's Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISS) before planning any international travel.
Informational updates during travel
花季视频 travelers who are not U.S. citizens may sign up for alerts from the U.S. Department of State’s (U.S. DOS) (STEP) to receive local security updates related to road closures, transportation strikes, civil unrest, and more. Go to the above link, click “Start.” Next, choose the option to “Continue as Guest.” You may also wish to sign up for a similar service provided by your country of citizenship, if available.
Detention by customs and border protection
Non-U.S. citizens associated with 花季视频 (students, faculty and staff) who travel abroad must comply with all overseas travel requirements for F-1 and J-1 or Employee travel outlined by the Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISS) or risk facing detention by the Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) upon re-entry to the United States. 花季视频 University and/or the Office of Global Safety and Security (OGSS) have no authority over the CBP and cannot intervene on a traveler’s behalf.
If a student or scholar encounters issues at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) while returning home, contact the Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISS) during business hours at (847) 491-5613. For an after-hours emergency, call the 花季视频 Police 24/7 line at (847) 491-3456.