One cabin sleeve. One offline backup.

Cabin bag + digital backup

Tick items only when the paper or PDF is actually in your sleeve or offline folder.

• Passport (original + bio-page scan)Cabin + digitalRequiredValid well past arrival. Keep the original in your cabin bag—never checked luggage.
• Visa stamp / entry permission pageCabin + digitalRequiredPrinted or clear phone photo of the visa page plus any entry notes from the mission site.
• Signed Form I-20 (all pages)Cabin + digitalRequiredYou + DSO signatures. Carry the original; keep a PDF offline. Required for F-1 entry to the US.
• I-901 SEVIS fee receiptCabin + digitalRequiredPDF from FMJfee only. Print one copy for the cabin bag.
• Admission / offer letterCabin + digitalRequiredProgram name, start date, and school contact. Useful if CBP or airline staff ask.
• Funding proof (bank / loan / sponsor)Cabin + digitalRequiredSame story you used for the I-20 and visa. Printed statements beat hunting for email on plane Wi-Fi.
• Health insurance card or confirmationCabin + digitalRequiredSchool plan or approved waiver proof. Screenshot policy number and emergency phone.
• Housing address + confirmationCabin + digitalRequiredLease, dorm assignment, or first-night booking with full address and host/landlord phone.
• Flight + airport pickup planCabin + digitalRequiredBoarding pass, arrival airport, and who picks you up (or transit route) written offline.
• Prescriptions + doctor lettersCabin bagCarry medicines in cabin with labels. Some countries restrict common Indian OTC brands—check customs rules.
• Immunization / health formsDigital backupWhatever your school portal still needs at check-in. Upload before you fly if possible.
• Emergency contacts sheetCabin + digitalSchool international office, DSO, family WhatsApp, consulate, and housing contact on one page.

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