APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF I-20
Applications
for extension of the I-20 form must be filed with the Office of
International Services (OIS) no later than 30 days prior to the
expiration date of the document. If your
I-20 is about to expire and you have not completed your program,
you must make an appointment with a Designated School Official at
the OIS in order to apply for an extension. The expiration date
of your I-20 can be found in section 5 of the document.
Eligibility
Criteria
To qualify
for an extension of the form I-20, you must meet the following criteria:
- You must have registered and completed a full
course of studies every semester
- You must apply for the extension prior to the
completion date listed on your current I-20
- You must have sufficient funding to cover your
tuition and living expenses for the requested extension
- You must have compelling and unavoidable academic
or medical reasons for needing an extension to complete your program.
These reasons may include:
- Changes of major or research topics
- unexpected research problems
- documented illness
You are
not eligible for an extension of program if:
- The expiration date on your form I-20 has passed
- You have not been registered full-time every
semester
- You have engaged in unauthorized employment in
the U.S.
- The reason for the extension is based on incompletes
or withdrawals
- You needed an extension due to academic probation
or dismissal from RBHS
Application Procedure
To apply
for an extension of program you must provide the OIS with the following
documentation:
- Extension of Program Form
- Current form I-20
- Photocopy of valid passport
- Photocopies of visa and digital I-94
- Certification of Funds Form
- Proof of financial support. You must be able to
demonstrate that the funds are available to cover
your extended stay in the U.S. Documentation may
be submitted in the form of employment letters,
tax return forms, pay stubs, etc. This information
may not be more than six months old
Once you
submit this documentation, an international student
advisor will review your application and a new I-20
will be issued. Please inform the OIS if you plan
on traveling outside the United States. If you
do not qualify for an extension of program, you will
need to apply for a re-instatement of status. You
must see a Designated School Official to discuss your
options.
NOTE: For additional information, please make an appointment with an advisor.
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