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An international student in F-1 status must always maintain accurate academic information in their SEVIS record and on their Form I-20. If you find that you will not complete your academic program requirements by the end date listed on your I-20, you must request a program extension with the Office of International Students and Global Scholars Services.
See sample below, highlighted in yellow, on where to check the program end date on your I-20:
DEADLINE OF SUBMISSION:
- At least 2-3 weeks before the program completion date stated on the student’s most recent form I-20.
Eligibility for program extension
- The delay was caused by documented academic or medical circumstances.
- You have sufficient financial resources to fund your studies and living expenses.
- The extension is requested in a timely manner, with sufficient time for processing before the current document expiration.
The following are not valid reasons for I-20 extensions
- To enroll in extra courses or repeat the same course for personal interest or to improve GPA requirements.
- To engage in additional or optional research on or off‐campus.
- To finish pending coursework for an incomplete grade.
- To engage in non‐required Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Academic Training (AT).
- To enroll in course work delayed by participation in non‐required CPT/AT.
- Personal preference or personal reasons.
Process
- The student should complete section 1 of the form and must have their academic advisor sign and complete section 2.
- The student should fill out a financial affidavit of support form linked below.
- The student should provide a most recent bank statement. The bank statement should cover the minimum tuition amount required for the extension request.
- Final review will be done by the ISGSS office. We will send an updated I-20 to the student within 5 working days after receiving the completed program extension form.
Requirements
- Most recent/ updated form I-20 copy
- Completed program extension form
- Bank statement
- Financial affidavit of support form
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