Be sure to read the following information regarding your initial entry to the US (the first time you come to the US with your new student visa) carefully to ensure you are prepared to travel to the US to begin your studies.<\/p>\n
F1 and J1 students can enter the US up to 30 days prior to the program start date located on their I-20 or DS-2019.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
Be sure to check your airline’s policy for carry-ons and checked bags. Remember to consider what is and is not allowed to bring to the US. Information about restricted items and limitations can be located on the TSA website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n Have your immigration documents ready and be prepared to show them to the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer when entering the United States. Do not pack your immigration documents in your luggage because you will not have access to your luggage when at the US port of entry.<\/p>\n At the US port-of-entry<\/a>, you will need the following documents ready:<\/p>\n The CBP officer will ask you a few questions about why you are traveling to the US. Remember to remain calm and answer any questions the CBP officer may ask you. Be honest and confident! Explain that you are coming to study at Northern Arizona University. You might be required to go through a secondary inspection or additional screening<\/a>, which is not uncommon.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n When you are admitted, the CBP officer may provide you with an admission sticker on your passport that shows the following:<\/p>\n An I-94<\/a> arrival record will typically be issued in a digital format when entering via air or sea, and on a small white piece of paper when entering via a land border. Your I-94 includes a unique admission number that serves as proof of your legal status, the class of admission, and the duration of your stay (D\/S). You will be able to access your I-94 online from the official I-94 website<\/a> after your arrival to the US. If you believe the information on your I-94 is incorrect, please contact us at isss@nau.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n There are multiple options on how to travel to Flagstaff. There is a small airport in Flagstaff and a larger airport in Phoenix.<\/p>\n\n The Flagstaff Pulliam Airport is a short 15 minute drive from NAU’s campus. You can either take the Airport Shuttle or a rideshare service (such as Uber or Lyft) to travel to campus. This is the most convenient option.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n The Center for International Education provides a free shuttle from the Flagstaff Pulliam airport on select dates for all new international students. After you have made your travel arrangements, you can sign up for the shuttle by emailing us at iorientation@nau.edu<\/a> with your name, flight details, and campus drop-off location.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n The Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport is about two hours away from Flagstaff. If you choose to fly into Phoenix, you can book a shuttle to travel from the airport to Flagstaff.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n Groome Transportation<\/a> provides shuttle service from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Flagstaff. Shuttles are available throughout the day and into the evening. There is a shuttle drop-off location available on the NAU campus at the Health & Learning Center. Advance reservations are highly recommended. Please check their website for availability.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n FlixBus<\/a> is another option for onward travel from Phoenix to Flagstaff. The cost for a one-way ticket is approximately $20 and the travel time is approximately 3 hours. The shuttle only runs certain days of the week and only has 1 departure time from Phoenix on those dates. Students considering this option should plan ahead and coordinate their flight arrival to Phoenix with availability of the FlixBus service.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n It is important that you carry the originals of the following immigration documents anytime you leave Flagstaff:<\/p>\n Learn more<\/a> about international travel and reentry to the US.<\/p>\n The ISSS office phone number is 928-523-1520<\/a> (open 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday \u2013 Friday Arizona time. Use a time zone converter<\/a> to find out the time difference).<\/p>\n Non-medical emergencies: 1-800-285-3943<\/a><\/p>\n Outside the US and Canada: 602-234-9105<\/a>What documents are required for entry to the US? Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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