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Why is I-20 issued by the Department of Justice, not the Department of Homeland Security or the Department of Education?

I-20 is a required form that describes an educational program and determines legal status for F-1 foreign students in the United States. Here's a sample I-20:

Can I carry a non-mercury thermometer on plane?

So I found this multi-tool thing in my drawer, recently, which has: A magnifying glass, allowed on-board, I think. A compass, also OK. and a thermometer, not O

Day trip to Zugspitze, from Munich

I am planning to visit Munich at the beginning of the next month. I will be staying there three to four days. One of my main attraction is to have a one day tri

How long will my Schengen visa be valid for?

I am applying for a Schengen Visa and intend to backpack and hike through the Alps in Europe. Since I'm hiking and camping, I may not have hotel reservations.

Passport validity requirement to enter USA for travelling

My visa will be expired December 12, 2017. However my passport will expire on January 17, 2016. I wish to reach the USA border on July 15, 2015 to stay in the

What kind of health cares do I need to have before traveling to Brazil and in Brazil?

Do I need any specific vaccinations or other kind of prophylaxis before traveling to Brazil? In Brazil are there any specific cares I should have? specifically

What are the visa requirements of Malaysia for French citizens in 2015?

Must I have a Visa at all? I yes, can I get a Visa on arrival (at the airport if arriving by plane, or at the border if arriving by bus/train) ?

What are the restrictions imposed by the Sharia law in Aceh, Sumatra?

It seems that Sharia law is now applied in the northern tip of Sumatra (Indonesia). That is, in the province of Aceh. The province of Aceh on Google Map. Does

What are the visa requirements of Malaysia for Spanish citizens in 2015?

As a Spanish national, do I need a visa to visit Malaysia? I yes, can I get a Visa on arrival (at the airport if arriving by plane, or at the border if arrivin

Possible cheapest ways to travel from Munich to Konigssee and Salzburg [closed]

I am planning to visit to Munich next month. According to my priority list, I want to visit Königssee and Salzburg. Right now my plan i

How to get to Medan (Sumatra island, Indonesia) from Singapore?

I "heard" it was possible to go by plane or by ferry to Medan (Sumatra island, Indonesia). I want to find the different ways to go from Singapore to Medan (Sum

Traveling without paying lodging fees in America

I want to travel around the East Coast without paying for lodging. I'd be willing to sleep in my car or even pitch a tent somewhere. Is this a problem? Legal?

UK Visitor (standard) With Family Situation

I am a Masters Student in Germany and will be student while traveling to UK. My nationality is Pakistani I want to visit my sister living in UK (British nation

How much is a visitor affected by Ramadan in Aceh (Indonesia) considering it has Sharia law?

The Aceh province, in Indonesia, applies the Sharia law all year round. It does impact a traveler's visit whether one likes it or not, as pointed out in What ar

Can I re apply for a tourist visa immediately [closed]

I am a Filipino citizen and I applied for a family visitor visa. The main reason for me to go to UK is to accompany my niece who is a minor in

Bringing only cash to Japan - Any tips on how I should protect the money?

I'll be bringing cash for a 20 day trip, and I'm changing it all to my port of departure (Australia). So now, I have lots of yen in my wallet. Any tips on h

Can a traveler on a tourist visa reenter the US after 4 months?

I'm from Colombia and have a tourist visa. I went to the US in Oct 2014 and stayed till January 20, 2015. Can I get reenter the US on June 15, 2015?

Should I carry my passport everywhere I go in Japan?

Because of this question, I remembered that I read somewhere that some places or bars in Japan ask for your passport for identification (Old article, can't find

Should my first trip be to the country which issued my Schengen Visa?

In case, if I get a multiple-entry Schengen visa in one of the embassies in Ukraine, Kyiv - should my first trip be to the country which issued the visa? Any t

Cell phone service providers in France with English customer support

Which major cell phone providers provide English customer support in France? Not speaking French, I find it extremely daunting to deal with them and I already

Can I cross the US/Canadian border with a copy of my US passport?

Can I cross the US/Canadian border with a copy of my passport? We left originals at our house in Florida because we didn't think we'd be going to Canada, but we

How can I confirm that my I-94 form was correctly processed after leaving the US in 2007?

My father visited US on visitor's visa in 2007 for 20 days and submitted his I-94 while leaving. I am now in the process of applying his visitor's visa again. H

Where can I report an airport security flaw / weakness?

I have just come back from a short trip to Italy and I was shocked to find some very lacking security practices at the airport I used to leave the country. I'm

Is 45 mins enough in Newark airport terminal C to change the plane for connecting flight?

My flight will arrive Newark at 19:49 Terminal C and my connectiong internation flight will start at 20:35 Terminal C. There is no change in terminal, I just ha

Originating country for first student visa entry to UK

If you have a Tier 4 Student Visa for the UK do you need to enter the UK for the first time from your home country? My home country is Canada but I'll be trave

Unable to get an appointment at San Francisco Italy Consulate

I am only a permanent resident of the United states so I need to apply for a Schengen visa. I'm going on a guided tour of several countries in Europe with a lar

I work in the US on an H1-B visa and will apply for a Schengen visa soon. Will my Schengen visa be affected if I switch to a US student visa later on?

I currently work in the US on an H1-B visa. I intend to go to graduate school in the US in September. To do that I will fly back to my home country and apply fo

Transit Visa & Baggage [duplicate]

I have an Indian Passport and also hold a US green card. I will be returning from India to US, via UK and changing terminals in London. I will

Can I leave the airport during an international layover if I am not 18 years old?

I am traveling to Seville, Spain with a friend for a study abroad program but the flight we found has a 23 hour layover in Dusseldorf, Germany. However, I am 16

Jogging in Bucharest?

In Bucharest, which parks or areas are appropriate or well known for jogging? When I'm at home in London, I prefer not to Jog through the streets because of t