"crg14624" wrote in message
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>> "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.
>
The student can keep his SEVIS I-20 for his records or for whatever reasons.
There's nothing in the regulations that says it should be turned back in
after he's done with his studies or when he leaves the US.
The I-94, definitely, has to be turned back in!
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