Obtain ºÚÁÏÍø Form I-20

The Form I-20 is a multi-purpose document issued by ºÚÁÏÍø 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 ºÚÁÏÍø 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 ºÚÁÏÍø must obtain a ºÚÁÏÍø Form I-20.

  1. Prepare the required documents:
    1. A copy of the biographical page (photo page) of your passport
    2.  Financial Affidavit Form 2024-2025 (PDF) or Graduate College of Business Only Financial Affidavit Form (PDF) 2024-2025
    3. Current financial/bank statement
  2. Submit the ºÚÁÏÍø Form I-20 request with your documents:
    Complete the request online through the links below. Requests are not accepted through email.
    1. (you do not have an active SEVIS record)
    2. (you have an active SEVIS record) 

Form I-20 will be processed and delivered electronically to your ºÚÁÏÍø student email. After you receive your ºÚÁÏÍø form I-20, you can Apply for an F-1 Visa

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

Request your SEVIS transfer to ºÚÁÏÍø:

  • 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 ºÚÁÏÍø SEVIS School Code: LOS214F00361000
  • Show ºÚÁÏÍø admissions letter 
  • ºÚÁÏÍø does not use a SEVIS transfer form

Please note: Apply for ºÚÁÏÍø 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 ºÚÁÏÍø 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. Students do not need a travel signature on the new ºÚÁÏÍø 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 ºÚÁÏÍø I-20     

Unacceptable documentation:

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