Change of Status to F-1 I-20 Request

This form is for non-F-1 visa holders requesting a change of status to F-1

Family Name *
First Name *
UIN *
ODU Email Address *
SEVIS ID *
City of Birth *
Date of Birth Date of Birth / MM / DD YYYY
GENDER *

GENDER Male Female
Current U.S. Telephone Number: Current U.S. Telephone Number: * - ### - ### ####
Current U.S. Address Current U.S. Address *
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
Home Country Address *
Current Visa Status *

Current Visa Status F1 J1 Other Other
Do you have dependents on your visa document?

Do you have dependents on your visa document? Yes No
Do you have graduate assistantship (Administrative, Teaching, or Research)

Do you have graduate assistantship (Administrative, Teaching, or Research) Yes No
If yes, who pays you?

If yes, who pays you? Old Dominion University ODU Research Foundation Both
What is your current academic program: *
What is the purpose of this request? *

What is the purpose of this request? Extension of Current Form I-20 Extension of Current DS-2019 Travel Signature Change of Academic Level Change of Status to F1 Visa Status Add a graduate assistantship (Upload GA Offer Letter) Remove a graduate assistantship Reinstatement Replace Lost document Remove dependents who have returned to home country permanently or changes status UG Only: Change of Major Original pen-signed I-20 for SSN application OPT (Employment Update form Completed) Other Other
If requesting an I-20 for change of status to F1, will you apply for change of status within the US or at a US consulate overseas?

If requesting an I-20 for change of status to F1, will you apply for change of status within the US or at a US consulate overseas? I will apply without leaving the U.S I will apply at a U.S. consulate overseas
For F-1 Students Requesting Extension of Current Form I-20:

Extensions will not be processed until 30 days before your document expires. Your document can be extended for a maximum of two semesters for Master's students and three for Bachelors and PhD students.

Your electronic request must include two items:

1) Financial Documentation (Graduate Assistantship letter, Bank Statement, Financial Affidavit of Support, etc.)

2) Recommendation for Extension of Visa Document (File Location: odu.edu/visa/forms)
Financial Documentation

Attach Files

(Graduate Assistantship letter, Bank Statement, Financial Affidavit of Support, etc.)
Recommendation for Extension of Visa Document Form

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File Location:
ODU VISA FORMS
odu.edu/visa/forms
For students requesting a Form I-20:

- Change of Academic Level
- Change of Status to F1 Visa Status
- UG Only: Change of Major
- Initial I-20 ( Reinstatement / Int'l Advisor Instructed)

Your electronic request must include two items:

1) Financial Documentation
(assistantship letter, bank statement, Financial Affidavit of Support, etc.)

2) ODU Acceptance Letter
(Original ODU Acceptance Letter from Student Portal, ODU Admissions Letter. etc.)
ODU Acceptance Letter

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(Original ODU Acceptance Letter from Student Portal, ODU Admissions Letter. etc.)
Financial Documentation

Attach Files

(Graduate Assistantship letter, Bank Statement, Financial Affidavit of Support, etc.)
For J1 Exchange Visitors requesting a DS-2019 extension

Your supervisor or Primary Investigator must submit a letter/email requesting the extension and the length of the extension and if any funding will be provided by ODU or ODURF.
DS-2019 Extension ONLY *

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(Letter of Explanation from Host Faculty Member/Supervisor describing the need to extend with specific dates) *
Financial Documentation *

Attach Files

(Offer Letter, Bank statement, etc.) *
J1 Health Insurance *

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(Scholars Include Supplemental Health Insurance)
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Change of Status to F-1 I-20 Request

Change of Status to F-1 I-20 Request

For F-1 Students Requesting Extension of Current Form I-20:

For students requesting a Form I-20:

For J1 Exchange Visitors requesting a DS-2019 extension

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