> "Boiler" wrote in message
> news:34$309178$2500661$1119038169@britishexpats.com...
> >> They should not ask for your I-20, or anything else for that
> >> matter.
> >> Turning in the I-94 should be enough.
> >> However, to be fully compliant with the laws, you would have to
> >> inform
> >> all authorities that you no longer reside in the US. This would
> >> most
> >> likely mean informing the Dept. of Motor Vehicles (or whatever it's
> >> called in your state) and giving up your Driver's License. You may
> >> want
> >> to ask about possible tax implications, if you don't do this. IRS
> >> may
> >> consider your residence in the US to be continued and require you
> >> to
> >> declare your worldwide income for tax purposes, unless you notify
> >> everyone of your change of address.
> >> The above is mostly guesswork on my behalf, I just meant to point
> >> you
> >> in the (right?) direction, so that you don't miss anything.
> > You only 'need'
> > Passport and any approriate visa's depending on where you transfer.
> > Ticket
> > Not sure that you 'need' to surrender the I94.
>
> The part of the I-94 that the OP has in his/her passport is a
> "Depature
> Record" and he/she will NEED to surrender it. Until he/she does, that
> person
> is considered to be in the United States and it is stated on the back
> that
> they must surrender it upon departure.
> If they are no longer a student, it is advisable to turn in the I-20
> as
> well.
>
> > All the other issues relate to a regularisation of your affairs and
> > you
> > never know (presumably) if at some point you may wish to return.
> > As a matter of interest why would you need to return your Drivers
> > License?
>
> Why do they need a drivers license if they are not a resident of the
> state
> that issued it?
>
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I disagree with turning in the I-20. Noone wants it back, and the
airline won't take it. I'd suggest leaving it at home with other
important papers.
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