F-1: Change of Program, Degree Level, or Funding
The Form I-20 indicates your:
- name
- country of birth & citizenship
- date of birth
- degree level (bachelor's, master's, PhD, other)
- degree program (school/ department)
- length of degree program
- funding source and amount
Changes to any information in those areas require a new Form I-20 be prepared by ISS.
Request a new I-20 by submitting a Student Request Form to ISS, accompanied by the necessary supporting documents. Bring the following documents when you visit ISS:
- current Form I-20
- Current passport w/visa
- I-94 card
- supporting documents (funding, program dates, passport, etc).
NOTE: Graduate School approval is required for for a change of educational level I-20. The new I-20 must be issued prior to the start date of the new educational level.