SEVIS I –20
The I-20 is a multipurpose government form used in connection with many F-1 procedures and benefits.
SEVIS I-20 is a three-page government document. SEVIS-I-20 contains a bar code on the right side of the form and SEVIS student ID number.
- Page 1 contains program and biographical information.
- Page 2 contains instructions to the school and student.
- Page 3 contains spaces for travel authorization.
Dependents accompanying the F-1 student in F-2 status must have their own SEVIS I-20 form, issued in the name of the dependent.
Student Role in the F-1 Process
The student signs the Student Certification No. 11 on the SEVIS I-20 form to indicate that he or she has read and understood the terms and conditions of F-1 status.
The student pursues a full course of study at the school that issued his or her I-20.
The student follows the proper procedures to transfer schools, change educational levels, or extend his or her program.
Report Date on the SEVIS I-20
F-1 students will be permitted to enter the United States 30 days prior to their report date, which is No. 5 on their SEVIS I-20. Please note that if you enter the United States after the report date, you may encounter difficulty with immigration at the Port of Entry.
