Form I-20 Requirements

I-20 Certificate of Eligibility is required to:

• Apply for an F-1 Student Visa through a U.S. Consulate abroad.

• Apply for a Change of Status while in the U.S. on an eligible nonimmigrant status.

• To maintain F-1 student status in the U.S.

 

Jacksonville University will begin processing your I-20 once your admission desposit has been processed and have submitted all required documentation per the directions below. I-20s may take up to 14 business days to process and may be longer if inaccurate or insufficient documentation is submitted.

Refer to the U.S. Department of State's website for the F-1 Visa process, consulate locations, wait times, fees to be paid, etc.

NOTE: Please note that the discovery of fraudulent or plagiarized documentation within submitted materials will result in an immediate rescindment of your acceptance offer. This action includes the forfeiture of any associated application fees, enrollment fees, and other relevant charges.

How do I get my I-20?

I am a new student coming to the U.S. and need to apply for my F-1 Visa.

1. Pay your admission deposit (may be non-refundable).
2. Submit the following documents to f1docs@ju.edu:
   • Your passport (valid for at least six months beyond your period of stay in the U.S.).
     • Dependent(s) passports if applying for F2 visas.
   • Financial support documents- Bank Statements, scholarship letter, investment account statements. If these documents are not available, submit the Financial Affidavit(s).

 

I am an incoming student who already has a valid I-20 at another U.S. institution.

1. Pay your admission deposit (may be non-refundable).
2. Send copies of the following to f1docs@ju.edu:
   • Completed SEVIS Transfer In Form. Send to your current DSO with your JU acceptance letter.
   • Your passport (valid for at least six months beyond your period of stay in the U.S.).
     • Dependent(s) passports if apply for F2 visas.
   • Financial support documents- Bank Statements, scholarship letter, investment account statements. If these documents are not available, submit the Financial Affidavit(s).
   • Your F-1 Visa.
     • Dependent(s) F-2 Visas if applicable.

For those on OPT, if you decide to transfer your SEVIS record before your OPT end date, you will end your OPT early and can no longer work. Any questions can be directed towards your current international office.

 

I am on another nonimmigrant visa type and need to file a Change of Status to F-1.

1. Pay your admission deposit (may be non-refundable).
2. Submit the following to f1docs@ju.edu:
   • Your passport (valid for at least six months beyond your period of stay in the U.S.).
     • Dependent(s) passports if applying for F2 visas.
   • Financial support documents- Bank Statements, scholarship letter, investment account statements. If these documents are not available, submit the Financial Affidavit(s).
   • Your current visa/document of nonimmigrant status type.
     • Dependent(s) visas/documents if applicable.

We will then issue you a Form I-20 with issuance reason of "Change of Status." We cannot advise on this process and recommend you connect with an immigration attorney or the USCIS website.

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