Immigration & Visa Updates

Weber State University closely monitors changes to federal visa and immigration policies and evaluates their impact on our international students, scholars, employees, and their dependents. This page will be updated regularly with verified, accurate information. When urgent changes occur, we will communicate directly with those affected.

Because some policies can be enacted quickly while others evolve over time, we work closely with our legal office to ensure our guidance is timely and reliable. If you are planning to travel, please review the recommended documentation and stay informed through official university channels.

To prevent the spread of misinformation, Weber State University will only share confirmed updates and will not respond to speculation or unverified reports.

FAQs

What documents should I carry with me?
When you travel, you should carry some specific documents with you. Do not put them in your checked baggage! Here are the documents you should carry with you:
- Your I-94 form
- Passport (including an attached envelope of immigration documents)
- SEVIS Form I-20 or DS-2019
- Evidence of financial resources
In addition, SEVP recommends that you also carry the following:
- Admission Letter
- Evidence of Student/Exchange Visitor status (recent tuition receipts, transcripts), if you are a transfer student
- SEVIS Fee Receipt
- Name and contact information for Designated School Official at your intended school or program (Please call the main office line at 801-626-6853 for more information)
- Writing instrument (pen)
When you are not traveling, you may prefer not to carry physical copies of your documents (Form I-20, passport, visa). In that case, you should ensure that you have clear digital copies of those documents stored securely on your device.
I am planning to travel internationally. What should I do?
- Currently, there are no known travel restrictions, but policies may change. International students planning to travel this semester should consult with the International Student and Scholar Center before traveling.
- Ensure that you will be able to travel back to the U.S. in time for any in-person class requirements
- Check that your visa and other paperwork required to return to the U.S. are in order (appointment backlogs at U.S. embassies and consulates continue to be an issue)
What do I do as a faculty or staff member if a government official asks me for information about an international student or scholar?

Immigration & Visa Updates

FAQs

What documents should I carry with me?

I am planning to travel internationally. What should I do?

What do I do as a faculty or staff member if a government official asks me for information about an international student or scholar?