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Immigration Definition
Travel Signature (I-20)
A DSO signature on page 2 of the Form I-20 that authorizes an F-1 student to re-enter the United States after international travel. The travel signature is valid for 12 months for students in active status and 6 months for students on OPT. You must obtain a new travel signature before it expires if you plan to travel abroad and return. Traveling without a valid travel signature may result in denial of entry at the port of entry.
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