Get the free I-20/DS-2019 Program Extension Request

This document allows students to request an extension of their program if they have not completed all required coursework. It includes sections for students and their academic advisors to fill out

How to fill out i-20ds-2019 program extension request

How to fill out I-20/DS-2019 Program Extension Request

1. Obtain the I-20/DS-2019 form from your Designated School Official (DSO) or Responsible Officer (RO).
2. Fill out the student's information section, ensuring your name, SEVIS ID, and program details are accurate.
3. Indicate the reason for requesting the program extension in the appropriate section.
4. Provide the new expected completion date for your program.
5. Obtain required signatures from your DSO or RO to validate the request.
6. Submit the completed form to the appropriate department or office as instructed by your institution.

Who needs I-20/DS-2019 Program Extension Request?

1. International students on F-1 or J-1 visas who require additional time to complete their academic program.
2. Students who have valid reasons such as academic difficulties, changes in major, or unexpected circumstances that have delayed their studies.

People Also Ask about

Do I need to update my I-20?

As your academic situation changes, you may need to get an updated I-20. For example, you may need to get a new I-20 if you change your major or degree objective, or get an extension if you need more time to complete your program.

What is the Form I-20 or DS-2019?

What is an I-20 or DS-2019? The I-20 is the document F-1 students need from The New School in order to apply for the F-1 student visa; the DS-2019 is the document J-1 students need in order to apply for the J-1 student visa.

How can you get the I-20 ds-2019?

To qualify for an I-20 or DS-2019 you must: be admitted to a full-time program of study (and maintain full-time enrollment every term) document the financial resources to cover tuition, fees and living expenses of the first academic year and have a plan to finance any additional time.

How do I extend my DS-2019?

Exchange visitors who wish to apply for an extension of their J-1 visa must notify his or her department administrator at least one or two months prior to the DS-2019 end date. Understandably, the program must either be extended or transferred to another institution before that end date.

In which situation do you need to update your I-20 ds-2019?

If you need an updated I-20 or DS-2019 because information on the current document has changed — such as a program extension, change of funding, change of degree level, etc.

In which situation do you need a valid travel signature on your I-20 ds-2019?

You must have a valid travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019 to return to the U.S. after you travel abroad. Each signature is valid for one year. (F-1 students on OPT: the travel signature is valid for six months). The travel signature is required for returning to the U.S. It is not required for leaving the U.S.

How long is a DS-2019 valid for?

Expiration date in Form DS-2019 The expiration date on your DS-2019 is the date that your program in the United States ends. However, you have 30 days from that date before you are required to leave the United States. You may use this 30-day period to prepare for your departure, or to travel in the United States.

How to get I-20 extension?

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.

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What is I-20/DS-2019 Program Extension Request?

The I-20/DS-2019 Program Extension Request is a formal application submitted by international students to extend their period of study in the United States beyond the original end date indicated on their I-20 or DS-2019 forms.

Who is required to file I-20/DS-2019 Program Extension Request?

Students on F-1 or J-1 visas who need additional time to complete their academic program or research are required to file an I-20/DS-2019 Program Extension Request.

How to fill out I-20/DS-2019 Program Extension Request?

To fill out the I-20/DS-2019 Program Extension Request, students must provide their personal information, details about their current program, the reason for the extension, and the expected duration of the extension. It is typically submitted to the designated school official (DSO) for review.

What is the purpose of I-20/DS-2019 Program Extension Request?

The purpose of the I-20/DS-2019 Program Extension Request is to ensure that international students can legally remain in the U.S. for additional time to finish their studies or research, while maintaining their visa status.

What information must be reported on I-20/DS-2019 Program Extension Request?

The required information includes the student's full name, Student or Exchange Visitor Identification Number (SEVIS ID), current program details, reason for the extension, and the new proposed program end date.