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The I-20 Certificate form, issued by the United States Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service, is a crucial document for nonimmigrant students under the F-1 visa category. It certifies a student's eligibility for academic and language studies in the U.S., detailing their program of study, financial responsibility, and English proficiency. To navigate the process of studying in the United States, it's imperative for prospective students to accurately complete and understand the importance of this form.

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Navigating the complex landscape of studying in the U.S. as an international student can be challenging, but the Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student Status, commonly referred to as the I-20 form, serves as a critical piece of the puzzle. Issued by the U.S. Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service, this form embodies a student's permission to stay in the U.S. under the F-1 visa category for academic and language students. Completing and maintaining a valid I-20 form is essential, as it covers various aspects of the student's U.S. education journey—from specifying personal details, the school and program of study, to outlining financial responsibility and verifying English proficiency. The form also intricately details the estimated costs for an academic term and the means through which the student plans to cover these expenses. With obligations for both the student and the educational institution, it underscores the commitment to comply with the Department of State and Immigration and Naturalization Service's rules. Additionally, it ensures students are aware of their responsibilities regarding their stay, including but not limited to, the process for school transfers, reentry after temporary absence, employment authorization, and importantly, maintaining their nonimmigrant status to avoid severe penalties. Understanding the I-20 form is a vital step for students aiming to pursue their academic goals in the United States, facilitating a smoother transition and ensuring compliance with U.S. immigration laws.

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U.S. Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service Please Read Instructions on Page 2

Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student	OMB No. 1115-0051
Status - For Academic and Language Students
	Page 1

This page must be completed and signed in the U.S. by a designated school official.

1.Family Name (surname)

First (given) name (do not enter middle name)

Country of birth	Date of birth (mo./day/year)

Country of citizenship	Admission number (Complete if known)

2.School (school district) name

School official to be notified of student's arrival in U.S. (Name and Title)

School address (include zip code)

School code (including 3-digit suffix, if any) and approval date

214F

approved on

For Immigration Official Use

Visa issuing post	Date Visa issued

Reinstated, extension granted to:

20SCHOOL

3.This certificate is issued to the student named above for: (Check and fill out as appropriate)

a. Initial attendance at this school

b. Continued attendance at this school

c. School transfer.

Transferred from

d. Use by dependents for entering the United States. e. Other

4.Level of education the student is pursuing or will pursue in the United States: (check only one )

a.	Primary	e.	Master's
b.	Secondary	f.	Doctorate
c.	Associate	g.	Language training
d.	Bachelor's	h.	Other

5.The student named above has been accepted for a full course of study at this school, majoring in

The student is expected to report to the school no later than (date) and complete studies not later than (date)

The normal length of study is

6. English proficiency is required:

The student has the required English proficiency

The student is not yet proficient, English instructions will be given at the school.

English proficiency is not required because

7. This school estimates the student's average costs for an academic term of

		(up to 12) months to be:
a.	Tuition and fees		$
b.	Living expenses		$
c.	Expenses of dependents		$
d.	Other(specify):		$
	Total	$

8. This school has information showing the following as the students means of

support, estimated for an academic term of		months (Use the same
number of months given in item 7).
a. Student's personal funds	$
b. Funds from this school	$
(specify type)
c. Funds from another source	$
(specify type and source)
d. On-campus employment (if any)	$
Total $

9. Remarks:

I-

10. School Certification: I certify under penalty of perjury that all information provided above in items 1 through 8 was completed before I signed this form and is true and correct; I executed this

	form in the United States after review and	evaluation		in the United States by me or other officials of the school of the student's application,			transcripts or	other records of courses taken
	and proof of financial responsibility, which	were received at the school prior to the execution of this form; the school has determined that the above named						student's qualifications meet all
	standards for admission to the school; the	student will		be required to pursue a full	course of study as defined by 8 CFR 214.2(f)(6); I am a designated			official of the above named school
	and I am authorized to issue this form.

	Signature of designated school official		Name of school official (print or type)		Title	Date issued	Place issued (city and state)

11. Student Certification: I have read and agreed to			comply with the terms and conditions of my admission and those of any extension of stay as specified on page 2.						I certify that all information
	provided on this form refers specifically to	me	and is	true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I certify		that I seek to enter or remain	in the United	States	temporarily, and solely for
	the purpose of pursuing a full course of study at the			school named on page 1 of this form. I also authorize the named school to release any information				from my records which is needed
	by the INS pursuant to 8 CFR 214.3(g) to determine my nonimmigrant status.

Signature of student	Name of student		Date

Signature of parent or guardian	Name of parent/guardian (Print or type)	Address(city)	(State or province)	(Country)	(Date)
if student is under 18

Form I20 A-B/I20ID(Rev 04-27-88)N

For official use only Microfilm Index Number

Authority for collecting the information on this and related student forms is contained in 8 U.S.C. 1101 and 1184. The information solicited will be used by the Department of State and the Immigration and Naturalization Service to determine eligibility for the benefits requested.

INSTRUCTIONS TO DESIGNATED SCHOOL OFFICIALS

1.The law provides severe penalties for knowingly and willfully fal- sifying or concealing a material fact or using any false document in the submission of this form. Designated school officials should con- sult regulations pertaining to the issuance of Form I-20 A-B at 8 CFR 214.3 (K) before completing this form. Failure to comply with these reg- ulations may result in the withdrawal of the school approval for atten- dance by foreign students by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (8 CFR 214.4).

2.ISSUANCE OF FORM I-20 A-B. Designated school officials may

issue a Form I-20 A-B to a student who fits into one of the following categories, if the student has been accepted for full-time attendance at

the institution: a) a prospective F-1 nonimmigrant student; b) an F-1 transfer student; c) an F-1 student advancing to a higher educational level at the same institution; d) an out of status student seeking reinstate- ment. The form may also be issued to the dependent spouse or child of an F-1 student for securing entry into the United States.

When issuing a Form I-20 A-B, designated school officials should complete the student's admission number whenever possible to ensure proper data entry and record keeping.

3.ENDORSEMENT OF PAGE 4 FOR REENTRY. Designated school officials may endorse page 4 of the Form I-20 A-B for reentry if the stu- dent and/or the F-2 dependents is to leave the United States temporarily.

This should be done only when the information on the Form I-20 remains unchanged. If there have been substantial changes in item 4, 5, 7, or 8, a new Form I-20 A-B should be issued.

4.REPORTING REQUIREMENT. Designated school official should always forward the top page of the form I-20 A-B to the INS data proces- sing center at P.O. Box 140, London, Kentucky 40741 for data entry except when the form is issued to an F-1 student for initial entry or reen-

try into the United States, or for reinstatement to student status.

(Requests for reinstatement should be sent to the Immigration and Naturalization Service district office having jurisdiction over the student's temporary residence in this country.)

The INS data processing center will return this top page to the issu- ing school for disposal after data entry and microfilming.

5.CERTIFICATION. Designated school officials should certify on the bottom part of page 1 of this form that the Form I-20 A-B is completed and issued in accordance with the pertinent regulations. The designated school official should remove the carbon sheet from the completed and signed Form I-20 A-B before forwarding it to the student.

6.ADMISSION RECORDS. Since the Immigration and Naturalization Service may request information concerning the student's immigration

status for various reasons, designated school officials should retain all evidence which shows the scholastic ability and financial status on

which admission was based, until the school has reported the student's termination of studies to the Immigration and Naturalization Service.

INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS

1.Student Certification. You should read everything on this page care- fully and be sure that you understand the terms and conditions concern- ing your admission and stay in the United States as a nonimmigrant stu- dent before you sign the student certification on the bottom part of page

1.The law provides severe penalties for knowingly and willfully falsify- ing or concealing a material fact, or using any false document in the submission of this form.

2.ADMISSION. A nonimmigrant student may be admitted for duration of status. This means that you are authorized to stay in the United States for the entire length of time during which you are enrolled as a full-time stu-

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dent in an educational program and any period of authorized practical training plus sixty days. While in the United States, you must main- tain a valid foreign passport unless you are exempt from passport requirements.

You may continue from one educational level to another, such as prog- ressing from high school to a bachelor's program or a bachelor's pro- gram to a master's program, etc., simply by invoking the procedures for

school transfers.

3.SCHOOL. For initial admission, you must attend the school specified

on your visa. If you have a Form I-20 A-B from more than one school, it is important to have the name of the school you intend to attend specified on your visa by presenting a Form I-20 A-B from that school to the visa issuing consular officer. Failure to attend the specified school will result in the loss of your student status and subject you to deportation.

4.REENTRY. A nonimmigrant student may be readmitted after a tem- porary absence of five months or less from the United States, if the stu- dent is otherwise admissible. You may be readmitted by presenting a

valid foreign passport, a valid visa, and either a new Form I-20 A-B or a page 4 of the Form I-20 A-B ( the I-20 ID Copy ) properly endorsed for reentry if the information on the I-20 form is current.

5.TRANSFER. A nonimmigrant student is permitted to transfer to a dif- ferent school provided the transfer procedure is followed. To transfer school, you should first notify the school you are attending of the intent to transfer, then obtain a Form I-20 A-B from the school you intend to attend. Transfer will be effected only if you return the Form I-20 A-B to the designated school official within 15 days of beginning attendance at the new school. The designated school official will then report the trans- fer to the Immigration and Naturalization Service.

6.EXTENSION OF STAY. If you cannot complete the educational pro- gram after having been in student status for longer than the anticipated length of the program plus a grace period in a single educational level, or for more than eight consecutive years, you must apply for extension of stay. An application for extension of stay on a Form I-538 should be filed with the Immigration and Naturalization Service district office hav- ing jurisdiction over your school at least 15 days but no more than 60 days before the expiration of your authorized stay.

7.EMPLOYMENT. As an F-1 student, you are not permitted to work off campus or to engage in business without specific employment authori- zation. After your first year in F-1 student status, you may apply for employment authorization on Form I-538 based on financial needs aris- ing after receiving student status, or the need to obtain practical training.

8.Notice of Address. If you move, you must submit a notice within 10 days of the change of address to the Immigration and Naturalization Ser- vice. ( Form AR-11 is available at any INS office. )

9.Arrival/Departure. When you leave the United States, you must sur- render your Form I-94 Departure Record. Please see back side of Form I-94 for detailed instructions. You do not have to turn in the I-94 if you are visiting Canada, Mexico, or adjacent islands other than Cuba for less than 30 days.

10.Financial Support. You must demonstrate that you are financially able to support yourself for the entire period of stay in the United States while pursuing a full course of study. You are required to attach documentary evidence of means of support.

11.Authorization to Release Information by School. To comply with requests from the United States Immigration & Naturalization Service for information concerning your immigration status, you are required to give authorization to the named school to release such information from your records. The school will provide the Service your name, country of birth, current address, and any other information on a regular basis or upon request.

12.Penalty. To maintain your nonimmigrant student status, you must be enrolled as a full-time student at the school you are authorized to attend. You may engage in employment only when you have received permis- sion to work. Failure to comply with these regulations will result in the loss of your student status and subject you to deportation.

Public Reporting Burden. Reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 30 minutes per response. If you have comments regarding the accuracy of this estimate, or suggestions for simplifying this form, you can write to both the U.S. Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service (Room 5304), Washington, D.C., 20536; and to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project: OMB No. 1115-0051; Washington, D.C. 20503.

U.S. Department of Justice Immigration and Naturalization Service Please Read Instructions on Page 2

Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student	OMB No. 1115-0051
Status - For Academic and Language Students
	Page 3

This page must be completed and signed in the U.S. by a designated school official.

1.Family Name (surname)

First (given) name (do not enter middle name)

Country of birth	Date of birth (mo./day/year)

Country of citizenship	Admission number (Complete if known)

2.School (school district) name

School official to be notified of student's arrival in U.S. (Name and Title)

School address (include zip code)

School code (including 3-digit suffix, if any) and approval date

214F

approved on

For Immigration Official Use

Visa issuing post	Date Visa issued

Reinstated, extension granted to:

I-20-ID(STUDENT)COPY

3.This certificate is issued to the student named above for: (Check and fill out as appropriate)

a. Initial attendance at this school

b. Continued attendance at this school

c. School transfer.

Transferred from

d. Use by dependents for entering the United States. e. Other

4.Level of education the student is pursuing or will pursue in the United States: (check only one )

a.	Primary	e.	Master's
b.	Secondary	f.	Doctorate
c.	Associate	g.	Language training
d.	Bachelor's	h.	Other

5.The student named above has been accepted for a full course of study at this school, majoring in

The student is expected to report to the school no later than (date) and complete studies not later than (date)

The normal length of study is

6. English proficiency is required:

The student has the required English proficiency

The student is not yet proficient, English instructions will be given at the school.

English proficiency is not required because

7. This school estimates the student's average costs for an academic term of

		(up to 12) months to be:
a.	Tuition and fees		$
b.	Living expenses		$
c.	Expenses of dependents		$
d.	Other(specify):		$
	Total	$

8. This school has information showing the following as the students means of

support, estimated for an academic term of		months (Use the same
number of months given in item 7).
a. Student's personal funds	$
b. Funds from this school	$
(specify type)
c. Funds from another source	$
(specify type and source)
d. On-campus employment (if any)	$
Total $

9. Remarks:

10.	School Certification: I certify under penalty of perjury that all information provided above in items 1 through 8 was completed before I signed this form and is true and correct; I executed this
	form in the United States after review and	evaluation		in the United States by me or other officials of the school of the student's application,			transcripts or	other records of courses taken
	and proof of financial responsibility, which	were received at the school prior to the execution of this form; the school has determined that the above named						student's qualifications meet all
	standards for admission to the school; the	student will		be required to pursue a full	course of study as defined by 8 CFR 214.2(f)(6); I am a designated			official of the above named school
	and I am authorized to issue this form.

	Signature of designated school official		Name of school official (print or type)		Title	Date issued	Place issued (city and state)

11.	Student Certification: I have read and agreed to		comply with the terms and conditions of my admission and those of any extension of stay as specified on page 2.						I certify that all information
	provided on this form refers specifically to	me	and is	true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I certify		that I seek to enter or remain	in the United	States	temporarily, and solely for
	the purpose of pursuing a full course of study		at the	school named on page 1 of this form. I also authorize the named school to release any information				from my records which is needed

by the INS pursuant to 8 CFR 214.3(g) to determine my nonimmigrant status.

Signature of student	Name of student		Date

Signature of parent or guardian	Name of parent/guardian (Print or type)	Address(city)	(State or province)	(Country)	(Date)
if student is under 18

Form I20 A-B/I20ID(Rev 04-27-88)N

For official use only Microfilm Index Number

Page 4

IF YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION CONCERNING YOUR F-1 NONIMMIGRANT STUDENT STATUS AND THE RELATING IMMIGRATION PROCEDURES, PLEASE CONTACT EITHER YOUR FOREIGN STUDENT ADVISOR ON CAMPUS OR A NEARBY IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE OFFICE.

THIS PAGE, WHEN PROPERLY ENDORSED, MAY BE USED FOR ENTRY OF THE SPOUSE AND CHILDREN OF AN F-1 STUDENT FOLLOWING TO JOIN THE STUDENT IN THE UNITED STATES OR FOR REENTRY OF THE STUDENT TO ATTEND THE SAME SCHOOL AFTER A TEMPORARY ABSENCE FROM THE UNITED STATES.

For reentry of the student and/or the F-2 dependents (EACH CERTIFICATION SIGNATURE IS VALID FOR ONLY ONE YEAR.)

Signature of Designated School Official		Name of School Official(print or type)		Title	Date

Signature of Designated School Official		Name of School Official(print or type)		Title	Date

Signature of Designated School Official		Name of School Official(print or type)		Title	Date

Signature of Designated School Official		Name of School Official(print or type)		Title	Date

Signature of Designated School Official		Name of School Official(print or type)		Title	Date

Signature of Designated School Official		Name of School Official(print or type)		Title	Date
Dependent spouse and children of the F-1 student who are seeking entry/reentry to the U.S.
Name family (caps)	first		Date of birth	Country of birth	Relationship to the F-1 student

Student Employment Authorization and other Records

For sale by the Superintendent of Documents. U.S. Government Printing Office. Washington, D.C. 20402

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