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Major Area of Study(Required)AccountingAdult EducationAdvertising/Public RelationsAmerican Sign Language StudiesAnthropologyApplied Communication StudiesApplied PsychologyApplied Science; also at UACCH-TexarkanaApplied SciencesApplied Statistics – GCArchitectural & Construction EngineeringArtAudiology; also at UAMS, UALR consortiumAuditory Based Intervention; also at UAMSBioinformaticsBiologyBuilding Level AdministrationBusiness AdministrationBusiness AnalyticsBusiness Information SystemsCertificate in AccountingChemistryCivil & Construction EngineeringCommunication Sciences & Disorders; also at UALR, UAMS, UCA consortiumComputer ProgrammingComputer ScienceConflict MediationConstruction ManagementConstruction Management; also at UACCH-TexarkanaConstruction ScienceCounselor EducationCrime Scene InvestigationCriminal JusticeCurriculum & InstructionCurriculum/Program Administration & SupervisionDance PerformanceData ScienceE-Commerce; also at Benton CenterEarly Childhood EducationEconomicsEducational AdministrationElectronic JournalismElectronics & Computer Engineering TechnologyElementary EducationEngineering Science & SystemsEngineering Technology (Mechanical)EnglishEnvironmental EngineeringEnvironmental Health SciencesFinanceGeneral Business; also at UACCH-TexarkanaGeneral Education; also at Benton; Greenbrier High SchoolGeologyGeospatial TechnologyGerontologyGifted EducationGifted, Creative, & Talented EducationHealth, Human Performance & Sport ManagementHigher EducationHistoryInformation QualityInformation ScienceIntegrated ComputingIntegrated Sciences & MathematicsInterdisciplinary StudiesInternational BusinessInternational StudiesInterpretation: American Sign Language/English; also at TulsaLawLaw EnforcementLaw Enforcement AdministrationLaw/Public Service; also at Clinton SchoolLearning Systems TechnologyLiteracy Intervention SpecialistManagementMarketingMarriage & Family TherapyMass CommunicationMathematical SciencesMathematicsMathematics EducationMechanical Engineering TechnologyMedia Production & DesignMiddle Childhood EducationMiddle Level EducationMusicMusic EducationNonprofit ManagementNursingNursing Completion ProgramOrientation & Mobility of the BlindPerformancePhilosophyPhysicsPolitical ScienceProfessional & Technical WritingProfessional SalesProfessional Studies; also at UACCH-TexarkanaPsychologyPublic AdministrationPublic HistoryPublic ServiceReadingReading/Literacy CoachRegional Economic DevelopmentRehabilitation CounselingRehabilitation of the BlindSecond LanguagesSecondary EducationService Learning ScholarsShepherd Program in Poverty StudiesSocial WorkSociologySpecial EducationSpecial Education K-12Speech CommunicationSpeech Pathology; also at UAMSStrategic CommunicationSuperintendencySystems EngineeringTaxationTeaching Advanced PlacementTechnology InnovationTheatre ArtsUser Experience Design & Web/Mobile DevelopmentWeb Design & DevelopmentWorld LanguagesPurpose of Travel(Required) Travel during a required semester Travel during a university break or vacation Conference or International Research Leave of Absence for a Required Semester (Authorized Early Withdrawal) Emergency Immigration QuestionsWhen does your visa expire?(Required)Check the black number in the lower right of your most recent F or J visa. MM slash DD slash YYYY If your visa is expired, you must renew it during your travels. Will you renew your visa while outside the US?(Required) Yes No When is your Program Start Date?(Required)Check your I-20 or DS-2019. MM slash DD slash YYYY When is your Program End Date?(Required)Check your I-20 or DS-2019. MM slash DD slash YYYY Do you need a program extension on your I-20 or DS-2019?(Required)Your program end date should be the last day of your last semester. You will have an extra grace period after your program end date. Yes No Will you return to UALR for full-time enrollment after your trip?(Required) Yes No, I will transfer. No, I will graduate. Other Travel PlansApproximate Date of Departure(Required)Please submit your best idea of when you will depart the United States. If your plans change slightly, no update is necessary. MM slash DD slash YYYY Approximate Date of Return(Required)Please submit your best idea of when you will return to the United States. If your plans change slightly, no update is necessary. MM slash DD slash YYYY Which countries will you be visiting?(Required)Will you miss any class because of your travel?(Required) No, I will travel during a university vacation or miss less than 2 days of class. Yes, I will miss more than 2 days of class. Yes, I will miss more than 30 days. Travel During Required SemesterHave you received permission from your instructors to miss class for your travel? Yes No Upload written permission from your instructors.Written permission may include emails sent from the instructor’s UALR email address. Files must be less than 1 MB. Drop files here or Select files Max. file size: 1 MB. You must bring written permission from your instructions when you submit your I-20 or DS-2019 to the ISS office.(Required) I understand I understand that I must maintain my coursework while outside the US in order to maintain my immigration status and be permitted reentry to the US.(Required) I understand Further describe the reason for your travel during a required semester.EmergencyWe will do what we can to ease your stress during this time.Approximate Date of Departure(Required)Please submit your best idea of when you will depart the United States. If your plans change slightly, no update is necessary. MM slash DD slash YYYY Approximate Date of ReturnLeave blank if unknown. MM slash DD slash YYYY Check your I-20 or DS-2019. Have you received a travel signature within the past 6 months? Yes No I don’t know Have you informed your professors that you will be leave the US for an emergency?(Required) Yes No, I will inform them. No, please contact them on my behalf. Do you plan to maintain your enrollment while you are outside the US?(Required) Yes, my instructors say they are willing to work with me while I am outside the US. Yes, but I need to talk to my instructors. No, I plan to withdraw from class. I have not yet decided. If you need to withdraw from your classes, we will need to authorize your immigration record for Authorized Early Withdrawal BEFORE you withdrawal from class.(Required) I understand. Do you have a friend or family member you are giving permission to assist you with your immigration issues while you are outside the US? Yes No Name of trusted friend First Last Email of trusted friend Enter Email Confirm Email Is there anything else we can do for you during this difficult time? If so, please describe.Authorized Early WithdrawalIf you are withdrawing from classes and leaving the United States, you will need to have authorized early withdrawal to maintain your F-1 status for an easier return. Have you reviewed the online information about AEW or met with an international student advisor for an Authorized Early Withdrawal consultation?(Required) Yes. I reviewed the online information. Yes. I met with an international student advisor. No. I will learn more after submitting my request for AEW (Not advised). Have you purchased your departure tickets?(Required) Yes No Date of Departure(Required) MM slash DD slash YYYY Upload flight itinerary showing departure from the United States.(Required)Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, png, Max. file size: 1 MB.Approximate Date of Departure(Required) MM slash DD slash YYYY You must bring your flight itinerary and I-20 to the ISS front desk before your AEW request will be processed. I understand that if I do not submit my flight itinerary and I-20 I will not receive immigration permission to withdraw from class. When do you plan to return to the US for full-time study?(Required) Upcoming fall semester Upcoming spring semester Upcoming summer semester Unknown Summer classes are often limited. You must check with your program coordinator to make sure you can enroll full-time in the summer. I understand. You must contact an international student advisor 30 days prior to your scheduled return.(Required) I understand. You must receive an updated I-20 prior to your return to the US.(Required) I understand. You may only enter the US 30 days prior to the next semester.(Required) I understand. If you are outside the US for more than 5 months, you will need to apply for a new visa prior to your return.(Required) I understand. Acknowledgments for Authorized Early WithdrawalI verify that all the information within this form is accurate to the best of my knowledge.(Required) I verify. I understand that I must submit a copy of my departure flight ticket within 3 business days from submitting this form.(Required) I understand. I understand that I cannot withdraw from class until after I receive confirmation that I have been approved for Authorized Early Withdraw.(Required) I understand. I understand that I must depart the US on the day scheduled. If I remain in the United States, I will be in violation of my immigration status.(Required) I understand. I understand that I am responsible for all financial and academic aspects of withdrawing from the university. Authorized Early Withdrawal only affects my immigration standing.(Required) I understand. I understand all the content of this form and online at ualr.edu/international/aew. I request an international student advisor to complete the process for authorized early withdrawal.(Required)Type your full name in the box below.AcknowledgmentsI verify that all the information within this form is accurate to the best of my knowledge.(Required) I verify. I understand that I have the option to receive the travel signature on my latest I-20. If I choose this, I will drop off my I-20 at International Student Services on the next business day. Alternatively, I can choose to request a new I-20 or DS-2019 that includes a travel signature.(Required) I understand. I understand that I must obtain written consent from my instructors before I can be absent from class for international travel. When I submit my travel authorization request, I will also include a copy of the authorization I received from my instructors.(Required) I understand I understand that my request will be reviewed in the order it was submitted and may take up to 7 to 10 business days for processing.(Required) I understand. I understand the office hours for International Student Services and will pick up my I-20 or DS-2019 prior to my departure.(Required) I understand. I understand that if I do not pick up my I-20 or DS-2019 before leaving the United States, I will contact International Student Services at least two weeks before my return to the US to request a digital copy of my new I-20 or DS-2019, which will include a travel signature.(Required) I understand. Do you have any further questions or comments?CaptchaCommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
