You should keep your immigration documents current, secure and accessible.

Your passport is a formal permit to travel from and return to your issuing country. All individuals in F and J status, except Canadian citizens entering from the Western Hemisphere, are required to present at their U.S. port of entry a passport valid for a minimum of six months. list of countries that the U.S. allows entry up until the date of  expiration Your passport should contain a valid F or J visa for you to enter the U.S. It is your responsibility to extend your passport before it expires or to replace it if lost. Information on renewing your passport is available from your country's consulate or embassy. As part of your application materials, you may request a certification letter of your status at BYU from International Services.