Obtain Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Form I-20

The Form I-20 is a multi-purpose document issued by Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ certifying that a student has been admitted to a full-time academic program and has demonstrated sufficient financial resources to stay in the United States. The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Form I-20 is required to apply for an F-1 visa at a U.S. Consulate or Embassy. 

Freshman, transfer, and graduate students starting a new program at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ must obtain a Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Form I-20.

Your form I-20 will be sent to the email address provided on your admission application. After you receive your Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ form I-20, you can .

Current U.S. students holding valid F-1 status must request a transfer of their Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) record to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹. Once Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ receives the transferred SEVIS record, you may go to the link below for instructions and application to request your Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Form I-20.

Request your SEVIS transfer to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹:

  • Contact your current international student office and request a SEVIS Transfer. Your advisor will assist you on choosing an appropriate transfer date.
  • Provide your current school the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ SEVIS School Code: LOS214F00361000
  • Show Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ admissions letter
  • Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ does not use a SEVIS transfer form

Please note: Apply for Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ I-20 at least 4 weeks before the start of the term. Please refer to the campus Academic Affairs Calendar for the date.

Transfer students may travel internationally between school programs. Upon re-entry to the U.S. student must show the new Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Form I-20. 

It is NOT necessary to visit the U.S. embassy/consulate for a new F-1 visa unless the current F-1 student visa in the passport has expired or will expire before date of re-entry to the US. Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ do not need a travel signature on the new Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ I-20 for their first entry to the U.S. while in-between programs 

Re-entry to the U.S. will require students to show the following documents at the Port of Entry:

  • Passport (valid at least 6 months into the future)
  • Valid F-1 student visa in the passport
  • NEW Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ I-20     

Unacceptable documentation:

  • Small, blurry, incomplete, or incorrect information
  • You will be notified to re-submit documents if necessary.