These documents are also needed to request permission to reenter the U.S. as an F-1 student. Canada requires a Canadian visa for citizens of a number of countries. Detailed information is available in the Intensive American Language Center and International Program . In some cases a personal interview is not necessary and the visa application can be submitted by mail. You should also keep a photocopy of all your important documents someplace safe.
Some hotels provide a safe within a room or often have one behind the registration desk.
A hotel safe would be a good place to store the photocopies while you travel, though it is also a good idea to leave a second set of copies at your home. If any of your original documents are lost or stolen, your photocopies will be useful when trying to replace them. If you loose your documents, you should contact an International or Foreign Student Advisor as soon as possible. You should also do this if the documents are stolen. More information on international travel is available from International Programs on the Travel Outside the U.S. web pages provided by International Students and Scholars.