Why is it important to check the visa statuses of your dependents before traveling outside of the United States on a STEM OPT extension?
It is important to ensure that their visas are valid for re-entry to avoid complications or issues.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.

### Instruction:
Why is it important to check the visa statuses of your dependents before traveling outside of the United States on a STEM OPT extension?

### Input: Not applicable

### Response:
It is important to ensure that their visas are valid for re-entry to avoid complications or issues.<|im_end|>