NYU International Travel 

Travel Advisory

Noncitizens living in the U.S. must be in possession of valid visa and travel documents in order to return to the U.S. after a trip abroad. Even with valid visa and travel documents, federal immigration authorities may exercise their authority to question and deny admission to noncitizens under certain circumstances. NYU community members are advised to check with the NYU Supporting Our Global Community site for updates on policy changes that may be relevant to our community.

If you have a valid visa and travel documents and decide to travel, it’s important for you to Know Your Rights. Before travel, be sure to have a lawyer’s name and contact information and the number for NYU Public Safety (on the back of your NYU ID card). Also be sure that a trusted friend knows your travel details. Be respectful and polite when going through U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Officials may attempt to search your phone and ask questions about your social media accounts. This means that you may want to review the content of your phone and social media accounts before any travel. Do not sign anything without the advice of a lawyer if detained or questioned by immigration officials, especially the form I-407 (for any U.S. Permanent Residents/green card holders in the US). This document is a “Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status.” If you were to sign it, you would no longer be considered a U.S. Permanent Resident nor would you be entitled to any of the benefits that go along with it.