PLAN YOUR ARRIVAL

You should plan to arrive on campus by the 1st day of Orientation. This date is in your acceptance letter.

▌ BEFORE YOU DEPART

Please be sure to provide and send the following information to info@nati.edu before departing for the USA:

☐ Travel itinerary

☐ Tuition deposit receipt

☐ Copy of class registration

▌ ARRIVAL AT A U.S. PORT OF ENTRY

What Can I Expect When I Arrive at a Port of Entry?

At a primary inspection booth, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer will ask you questions to verify your documentation and examine your luggage.

Some of the questions a CBP officer may ask include the following:

• • • The purpose of your visit to the United States
    • How long you plan to visit
    • Where you will be staying
    • If you have the funds to support yourself in the United States
    • If the documents you present match the purpose and intent of your visit

SECONDARY INSPECTION

If the CBP officer at the port of entry cannot verify your information or you do not have the required documentation, the officer may send you to secondary inspection — a more detailed review to determine admissibility.

This allows the officer to conduct additional research without delaying other arriving passengers. During secondary inspection, CBP officers may review your phone, computer, e-mail, and even social media accounts.

Officers may also ask whether you plan to work in the USA — as an F-1 visa student, employment is limited, so you should not plan to work while studying.

▌ HOW CAN I PREPARE FOR MY ENTRY?

There are a few ways you can prepare for entry into the United States:

• • • Make sure you have a valid passport, a signed Form I-20, a visa (if required), and evidence of financial support.

Keep these documents with you — not in your checked luggage.

• • • Do not bring any restricted items such as alcoholic beverages, firearms, fish, plants, seeds, and soil.

••Carry the contact information for the International Student Office with you.