International Services - Form I-20 for F-1s and F-2s

Form I-20 for F-1s and F-2s

You should keep your immigration documents current, secure and accessible.

form i-20-2.jpg Your Form I-20, issued by BYU, is a certificate of eligibility

provided initially for you to apply for an F visa or to change your status,
but it functions as your record of F lawful status throughout your stay in the U.S. and must be valid at all times.
Do not let it expire if you still plan to continue your program. more

Contents

Page 1:

Current information on your

school, program and level of study

program expiration date

required financial information

any dependents here in the U.S.

financial resources

Signature signifying that you have read and certify the information
Any notations by a DHS official

Page 2: “Instructions to Students” which should be followed to maintain your status.
Page 3:

Any authorizations for curricular practical training
Any recommendation for optional practical training
Any endorsement signatures of a Designated School Official (DSO) affirming that the information on the front of your I-20 is correct and you are currently in status for the purpose of re-entering the U.S.

You should keep all of your original I-20s even after a new one has been issued to reflect updated information or transfer of schools. If you lose your current I-20, request a replacement. request form

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Form I-20 for F-1s and F-2s