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The page explains how to submit the required documentation to request that your current Form I-20 SEVIS record be transferred to the University of West Florida. For help with this process, please contact International Programs Affairs at international@uwf.edu. |
Instructions
After being admitted into a degree program or being accepted into the Intensive English Program, there are several documents required before the university can issue immigration documents. The documents required are a copy of a valid passport and a certification of your financial support. Students requesting to transfer a Form I-20 are required to submit the International Student Transfer Form.
Notify International Affairs that you plan to transfer your I-20 to UWF
Email international@uwf.edu to inform the advising team that you will be transferring your record.
The documents required to transfer your I-20 are:
- UWF admission letter - Get From Admissions to send to your current US School
- Financial support documents for the I-20 - Uploaded in MyUWF. See below. - Do not Email these to international@uwf.edu.
- Copy of your passport - Uploaded in MyUWF - Do not Email to international@uwf.edu.
F-1 International Student transfers International Student Transfer forms are not processed until admission is confirmed and financial documentation is submitted in MyUWF.
Complete the Proof of Identity and Financial Support for Immigration Form
Submit Financial Support and a Copy of your Passport
In order to submit this documentation, complete the Proof of Identity and Financial Support for Immigration in MyUWF. Go to Submitting Proof of Identity and Financials for the Issuance of Form I-20s and DS-2019s for instructions.
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Work with Your Current School to Request a Transfer
After International Programs Affairs has approved your financial documents, submit the International Student Transfer Form. The form can be downloaded below.
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The form is completed by you and contact your current international student advisor . You complete Part 1.
to request the transfer.
Submit the form to your current international student advisor. You will work with your current advisor to set a date to transfer your SEVIS record to UWF (transfer release date).
- Complete the information in the Transfer Instructions form. See below.
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- advisor the completed form and a copy of your UWF admission letter.
- If you need a copy of your admission letter, contact the admissions office.
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Below is an example of a correctly completed International Student Transfer Form.
Receive your I-20
When the transfer release date arrives, UWF International Programs Affairs will issue a Form I-20 . You can pick up your I-20 in the International Center when you arrive. If you would like your I-20 sent to you, please contact international@uwf.edu to arrange shipping.and email a copy to you.
Please note that it is important to keep all Forms I-20 for your records. You will need them to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Report your Arrival
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Check In Steps for F-1 and J-1 Students
This page reviews the check in process for F-1 students in the first semester at UWF.
All new international students, including transfer students, must complete check in with UWF International Affairs.
You can complete most of the steps before you arrive. When you arrive at UWF, complete check-in at the International Center (Building 71). To check in, bring your I-20, passport and visa to your appointment with your international student advisor.
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