Get the free I-20, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status. SEVP Official Form

Department of Homeland Security U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement I20, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status OMB NO. 16530038 NEVIS ID: N0004705574 SURNAME/PRIMARY NAME

How to fill out i-20 certificate of eligibility

How to fill out the i-20 certificate of eligibility?

1. Make sure you have all the necessary information and documents ready, such as your passport, financial statements, and acceptance letter from the educational institution.
2. Visit the official U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) website and download the i-20 form.
3. Start filling out the i-20 form by providing your personal information, including your full name, date of birth, and country of citizenship.
4. Provide your U.S. address where you will be residing during your studies.
5. Enter your SEVIS identification number, which you can find on your acceptance letter.
6. Fill in your educational level and major field of study.
7. Indicate the expected start and end dates of your program of study.
8. Enter your financial information and provide proof of funding to cover your tuition fees, living expenses, and any additional costs.
9. Specify if you or your sponsor will be responsible for your financial support by selecting the appropriate option.
10. Sign and date the i-20 form.

Who needs an i-20 certificate of eligibility?

1. International students planning to pursue a full-time academic program in the United States need an i-20 certificate of eligibility.
2. Students who have been accepted into a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified school or university require an i-20.
3. It is necessary for obtaining an F-1 student visa from a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad.

Note: The i-20 form is specific to F-1 student visas, so if you are applying for a different visa category, you may need a different form or eligibility certificate.

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What is i-20 certificate of eligibility?

The i-20 certificate of eligibility is a document issued by a U.S. educational institution to international students for the purpose of obtaining an F-1 student visa.

Who is required to file i-20 certificate of eligibility?

International students who have been admitted to a U.S. educational institution and are applying for an F-1 student visa are required to file the i-20 certificate of eligibility.

How to fill out i-20 certificate of eligibility?

To fill out the i-20 certificate of eligibility, students must provide information about themselves, their program of study, and financial support for their education.

What is the purpose of i-20 certificate of eligibility?

The purpose of the i-20 certificate of eligibility is to verify that the international student has been accepted to a U.S. educational institution, has the financial means to support their education, and intends to comply with F-1 visa regulations.

What information must be reported on i-20 certificate of eligibility?

The i-20 certificate of eligibility must include the student's name, date of birth, program of study, expected start and end dates, financial support information, and the DSO's (Designated School Official) signature.

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