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International Students

Transferring a SEVIS Immigration Record

An F-1 student may transfer between SEVP-certified schools. The transfer process is a way to electronically move Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) records and retain the same SEVIS identification (ID) number for the student.

Eligibility

In order for a student to request a transfer of their SEVIS immigration record, they must:

  • be maintaining F-1 status
  • have an offer of admission from an SEVP-certified school
  • still be within their 60-day grace period (for those that have graduated or have been granted Optional Practical Training {OPT})
  • begin classes at the new institution within FIVE (5) months of one of the following:
    • academic program completion at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½
    • last day of enrollment at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ (if not graduating from Ä¢¹½´«Ã½)
    • OPT authorization end date
    • the requested SEVIS I-20 transfer/release date (for students not completing OPT period)

Items to Note

  1. An SEVIS Coordinator will not release a terminated SEVIS record unless the transfer-in school agrees to accept the terminated record and assist the student in applying for reinstatement.
  2. A student’s SEVIS record is not eligible for transfer if the period of time between F-1 activities is longer than 5 months.
  3. A student may transfer out after the late-add date of a term, only if the start date of the transfer-in school is sooner than the end of that term (based on Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ academic calendar).
  4. The SEVIS release date generally coincides with the end of term date listed (based on Ä¢¹½´«Ã½’s academic calendar).
  5. If the transfer-in school has a term that starts after a Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ term, a student needs to be enrolled full-time in their current term at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ (except during a vacation term or term when a reduced course load is granted).

Procedure

  1. Student submits a/an:
    • admission letter from the SEVP-certified transfer school
    • Transfer Request Form
    • Insurance Termination Form
  2. Advisor releases the student in SEVIS for scheduled date arranged with student.

Processing Times

An applicant should allow 3-5 working days for processing of the authorization.

This page is maintained by the OISS SEVIS Coordinator.