Travel and Arrival Information

Once you receive your F-1 visa, you will be allowed to enter the United States no earlier than 30 days before to the program start date on your I-20.

Example:
If your program start date on your I-20 is 01/21/2025 that means you are not allowed to arrive before 12/20/2024.

Upon entry, you will need to have the following documents in your carry-on baggage, do not put in checked baggage:

• Valid passport
• I-20
• F-1 visa

When a CBP officer asks you to state the reason why you wish to enter the United States, you should:

• Tell them that you will be studying as an F-1 student at Oklahoma City Community College
• Be prepared to provide OCCC’s contact information:

Oklahoma City Community College
7777 South May Avenue
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73159

Please be aware of “Secondary Inspection,” which will apply to you if the inspector cannot automatically verify your information or if you do not have all of the required documentation. This inspection allows inspectors to conduct additional research in order to verify your information.

It is recommended that you have the name and phone numbers of the DSO’s at OCCC in case your admission needs to be verified:

Spencer Hui-min Ryan
Director of International Student Services
sryan@occc.edu
(405) 682-7538

Brenda Aflleje
Coordinator of International Student Services
brenda@occc.edu
(405) 682-7884

Upon arrival at OCCC, please go directly to the International Student Services offices in OCCC’s Main Building. Our friendly staff will be pleased to guide you through arrival procedures.

Arrival Responsibilities

Once in the United States, it is your responsibility to maintain your status as an F-1 student. Failure to do so will result in termination of your F-1 status.

When you arrive to campus go directly to International Student Services in the main building at OCCC.

• Bring your Passport/Visa, signed I-20, and copy of your I-94.
• Attend the mandatory International Student Orientation.

Hours of Operation

Our regular hours of operation are as follows:

Mon-Thu:	8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Fri:	8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

WHAT’S NEXT?

At International Student Services, you will check in and will be advised/enrolled for classes.

You are required to attend the mandatory International Student Orientation, and we will go over your requirements as an F-1 student. Failing to attend this orientation will stop you from enrolling in the next semester.  It will also prevent OCCC from registering your SEVIS record.

OCCC will register your SEVIS record and reprint a continued attendance I-20 within 30 days from the first day of class.