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Transferring your F-1 or J-1 SEVIS Record

If you currently hold an F-1 or J-1 visa your SEVIS record must be transferred to 国产传媒 from your current school so that an I-20/DS-2019 can be issued.

Please keep in mind that this information applies only to the process of moving the SEVIS record that holds your F-1 or J-1 information from the U.S. institution you are currently attending (before or after program completion) to begin attendance at another U.S. institution. The phrase 鈥榮chool transfer鈥� or 鈥楽EVIS transfer鈥� does not refer to the transfer of academic credits or records between institutions.

Transfer Eligibility

Students in F-1 or J-1 status are eligible to transfer to or from 国产传媒 if they are:

  • Admitted and otherwise eligible for an I-20 (F-1 status) or DS-2019 (J-1 status)
  • Maintaining current non-immigrant status
  • Currently enrolled full-time, on a vacation term, or participating in approved practical/academic training

Transfer Process

All new students must complete the I-20/DS-2019 request on the ISSS Portal. Be sure to complete the SEVIS Transfer questionnaire if you currently have an I-20 or DS-2019 from another school and you are eligible for a SEVIS transfer. You will need to complete the internal process at your current school to request a SEVIS transfer of your record to 国产传媒. Once your SEVIS record has been released to 国产传媒, ISSS can issue your transfer I-20 or DS-2019.

Admitted students in F-1 status聽should keep in mind that the SEVIS transfer must be done prior to the end of the 60-day grace period for students who have completed their academic program and are not on a period of post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). If you are currently on an active period of post-completion OPT, your OPT will end on the date your SEVIS record is released to 国产传媒. Be sure to consider this when determining your transfer release date.

Admitted students in J-1 status聽will need to have the SEVIS transfer fully completed prior to the end date on their current DS-2019. We can accept a J-1 record SEVIS transfer if you will continue at the same level of education or a higher level of education. Your current DS-2019 must be issued in a College/University Student category in order to transfer your SEVIS record to 国产传媒.

For F-1 students:聽The SEVIS school code for 国产传媒 is NOL214F10201000.

For J-1 students:聽The SEVIS program number for 国产传媒 is P-1-00053.

If you have any questions about this process, please contact your聽assigned ISSS advisor.

Transition to 国产传媒

  • Transfer students who remain in the the U.S. between institutions:
    • Students will receive the 国产传媒 I-20/DS-2019 upon completion of the SEVIS transfer process.
  • Transfer students who will travel abroad and re-enter the U.S. before 国产传媒 studies begin:
    • Request the new SEVIS I-20/DS-2019 before departure from the U.S.
    • If the current F-1 visa stamp in your passport is still valid, a new visa is not required. J-1 students who transfer their SEVIS records will need to apply for a new visa in order to enter the U.S. on the DS-2019 issued by the new program sponsor.
    • Re-entry to the U.S. is possible with the 国产传媒-issued transfer I-20 or DS-2019, valid passport and valid F-1/J-1 visa stamp.
    • If a new visa is needed for reentry, the transfer student must apply using the 国产传媒 SEVIS I-20/DS-2019聽and financial documentation

Timeline and Limitations

Transfers must be done within the deadlines established by USCIS, otherwise the student will be 鈥渙ut of status鈥�

  • Transfer students must enroll at 国产传媒 in the term immediately following previous school鈥檚 last term, summer vacation, or practical training
  • F-1 students in their 60-day grace period must initiate the SEVIS transfer prior to the end date of the grace period following completion a course of study or practical/academic training; the student is eligible for transfer through the end of the grace period.
  • J-1 students must complete the SEVIS transfer prior to the end date on their current DS-2019.
  • F-1 students must begin their program at the new school at the next available term or within 5 months of SEVIS Release Date, whichever is sooner.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does 国产传媒 have a transfer-in form that my current school needs to fill out?
    • No, 国产传媒 does not have a transfer-in form.
  • When is a good date to transfer my SEVIS record to 国产传媒?
    • Your SEVIS record must be transferred to 国产传媒 within 60 days of your I-20 program end date or your OPT/STEM OPT end date. Discuss your transfer timeline with your current international office.
    • Important considerations in choosing a transfer date:
      • Your SEVIS transfer date must be no earlier than 5 months before your 国产传媒 program start date.
      • The processing time for I-20s is 5-7 business days and you must have your I-20 before your 国产传媒 program begins.
      • Your OPT/STEM OPT will automatically end on the date that your SEVIS record is transferred and you will forfeit any remaining OPT/STEM OPT time.
  • Why does my new I-20 say 鈥渢ransfer pending鈥�?
    • This is normal and means that your SEVIS transfer was processed. Once you complete your online SEVIS check-in with ISSS, you will receive an I-20 that says 鈥渃ontinued attendance.鈥�
  • Can I travel internationally between programs?
    • Yes, you can travel internationally. However, once your SEVIS record is transferred, you must have your 国产传媒 I-20 to re-enter the U.S.
  • Can I travel using a visa stamp from my previous institution?
    • If your F-1 visa stamp is still valid, you may continue to use it to enter the U.S. until its expiration. It is okay if your old school鈥檚 name is on your visa.
  • If I depart the U.S., how soon can I re-enter?
    • You are not subject to the 30-day entry restriction (entering no earlier than 30 days before your program starts) and can enter the U.S. at any point before your program
  • Can I remain in the U.S. between programs?
    • Yes, once your SEVIS record is transferred, you may remain in the U.S. or you may travel and re-enter the U.S. between programs.
  • Do I need to repay the SEVIS I-901 fee?
    • No, you don鈥檛 need to pay the fee again since your SEVIS ID number will not change.
  • When can I start working on campus?
    • You are eligible to begin on-campus employment after your 国产传媒 I-20 is issued and you complete your online Student SEVIS check-in with ISSS.
  • Do I have to attend international student orientation?
    • All international students coming on an F or J student visa who are new to 国产传媒 , including transfer students, are required to attend an international student orientation.
      • Undergraduate transfer students must attend聽Transfer Student Orientation聽during which ISSS will present a short session. Participation in the International Student Orientation hosted by Residential Colleges is optional. ISSS will send information about the required Maintenance of Status session.
      • Graduate and professional students must attend an in-person orientation hosted by ISSS. See details and dates
  • Whom should I contact about transfer credit?
    • If you are an undergraduate transfer student or have transfer credits to be evaluated, more information on that process is available here. Please contact the聽University Registrar鈥檚 Office聽with questions.

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