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This form is used by F-1 students to request an extension for their course of study beyond the program end date on form I-20.
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How to fill out I-20 Extension Request

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Obtain the I-20 Extension Request form from your designated school official (DSO).
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Fill in your personal information accurately on the form.
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Provide the reason for your extension request, clearly explaining why you need more time to complete your studies.
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Attach any required documentation, such as proof of financial support and academic progress.
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Review the completed form for accuracy and completeness.
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Submit the form to your DSO for review and approval.
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Schedule a meeting with your DSO if necessary to discuss your request.
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Wait for your DSO to process the request and issue a new I-20 if approved.

Who needs I-20 Extension Request?

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International students currently studying in the U.S. who require additional time to complete their academic program.
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Students whose studies were delayed due to academic challenges or personal circumstances.
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Students seeking to maintain their visa status while completing their program.
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Application Process Your visit can be extended as long as you did not enter the U.S. on a visa waiver and your total stay will not exceed one year. You cannot usually get an extension of more than six additional months — and under the INS's proposed new rules; the normal extension period may be shortened to 30 days.
Is there a limit to how many program extensions I can request? You may request multiple program extensions as long as they are for compelling academic or medical reasons and recommended by your academic adviser.
M-1 students must work with their DSOs to begin the extension process. The DSO must print a new Form I-20 for the student, if the student's program end date changes. The DSO and student must sign the Form I-20 before the student sends the M-1 program extension application to USCIS.
Is there a limit to how many program extensions I can request? You may request multiple program extensions as long as they are for compelling academic or medical reasons and recommended by your academic adviser.
Last date to request an extension: You MUST submit a request to the International Center BEFORE your I-20 expires. Once your I-20 expires, it cannot be extended and you may be required to depart the US.
How Many Times Can I Get a STEM Extension? Twice, if your second application is based on earning a new degree at a higher level. You must first do a full year of 12-month OPT, then apply for the STEM extension.
Once you complete your program of study and any authorized period of practical training, F students have 60 days after completion of your program (the program end date on your Form I-20) to leave the United States.
I-20 Program End Date You may lose your lawful F-1 status and all associated benefits if you: (1) Fail to apply for an extension before your I-20 expires even if you have a valid reason for extension. (2) You apply for an extension but do not meet the requirements for an extension.

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The I-20 Extension Request is a formal application that international students in the United States submit to extend their stay in their current program or to request an extension of their Form I-20, which is a document issued by schools that allows them to study in the U.S.
International students who are unable to complete their program of study within the designated time frame indicated on their Form I-20 may be required to file an I-20 Extension Request to legally extend their stay in the U.S.
To fill out an I-20 Extension Request, students should gather necessary documentation such as a completed application form from their school, official academic records, a statement explaining the reasons for the extension, and any other required supporting documents. They must then submit the application to their Designated School Official (DSO) for review.
The purpose of the I-20 Extension Request is to allow international students to lawfully extend their time in the U.S. to complete their academic program when unforeseen circumstances prevent them from finishing by the initial program end date.
The I-20 Extension Request should include the student's personal information, program information, the reason for the extension request, the expected new completion date for their program, and any required supporting documentation to justify the extension.
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