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Home / International Faculty and Researchers / O-1: Aliens of Extraordinary Ability / Travel

Travel

Travel in O-1 Status

O-1 employees who wish to travel and reenter the U.S. in O-1 status, must carry appropriate documentation to re-enter the U.S. Re-entry documentation generally includes: 

  • The original Form I-797
  • A letter verifying the employment, and
  • A valid passport
  • A valid O-1 visa (unless the employee is not subject to the visa requirements)

International Faculty and Researchers

  • F-1 OPT
    • F-1 STEM OPT
  • J-1 Scholars
    • Description of J-1 Program
    • Maintaining J-1 Status
    • Mandatory Medical Insurance
    • Employment
    • Form DS-2019 Extension
    • J-1 Program Transfer
    • Travel
    • Dependents
    • Two-Year Home Residence Requirement
    • 24 Month Repeat Participation Bar
    • Ending J-1 Status
  • H-1B Temporary Workers
    • Overview of H-1B
    • Definitions
    • Maintaining Lawful Status
    • Extension of H-1B
    • Changes to Employment/Employer
    • Termination/End of Employment
    • Travel
  • E-3: Australians in Specialty Occupations
    • Maintaining E-3 Status
    • Extending E-3 Status
    • Ending E-3 Status
  • O-1: Aliens of Extraordinary Ability
    • Maintaining O-1 Status
    • Travel
    • Ending O-1 Status
  • TN Professionals (USMCA)
    • Maintaining TN Status
    • Travel
    • Ending TN Status
  • Maintaining Your Immigration Documents and Records

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International Student and Scholar Services
Fedex Global Education Center, Rm 2004
UNC-Chapel Hill, CB# 5240
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-5240
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Office Hours

Office hours : Monday-Friday, 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm (except University Holidays)

Contact

Email: isss@unc.edu
Phone: 919-962-5661
Fax: 919-962-4282
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