I-20 Deferment Request Form

Deferment I-20 Requirements

If you did not enroll in any courses, you must contact the Admissions Department at admissions@itu.edu to defer your admission into ITU. If you are enrolling in courses this term, ignore this step
Submit this I-20 Deferment Request Form
If you need an I-20 shipped internationally, you must pay a $100 International Shipping fee on your MyITU account
If your bank statements will be more than 6 months old from the start of the new term , you will need to also submit to ISO an updated bank statement reflecting a balance of $39,260 or more along with applicable affidavits of support.

Name *

First Name Last Name

Student ID # *

SEVIS ID #

E-mail *

Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number

Mailing Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code Country

Reason for Deferring the I-20 *

Delay on Visa Issuance Have not yet entered the U.S. Cannot arrive and enroll by the Program Start Date USCIS has not approved the change of status by the Program Start Date.

If you selected "Other" above, please explain.

Signature *

Date *

Month Day Year

Please read the following information below.

Important Notes: When your I-20 is in initial status, the program start date should always be associated with the start of the next trimester (at least three months ahead of time) so that you have enough time to wait and receive F-1 approval. If the current trimester has started and you have not received F-1 approval (Form I-797A), you must file to defer the Form I-20.

FAQ:

What is the purpose of the deferment I-20?

Applications Pending After the Start of the Trimester: New I-20 Required (for change of status to F-1)

If your Change of Status to F-1 application is still pending after the program start date printed on your I-20, ISO must issue you a new I-20 with a deferred program start date. If the student failed to defer by a certain deadline within the term, their F-1 record will automatically cancelled in the SEVIS database. ISO cannot “activate” the F-1 SEVIS record until USCIS approves your F-1 status application.

Accordingly, ISO must “defer” the F-1 SEVIS record program start date to the next available trimester in order to preserve the “initial” electronic F-1 SEVIS record. (8 CFR 214.3(g)(iii)(C)) ISO will issue a new I-20 with the deferred program start date. You do NOT submit this new I-20 to the USCIS; If you are registered for classes this term, you may continue to enroll and attend the classes.

What is the consequence of failing to defer the I-20?

When an F-1 approval has not been received by the trimester start date, it will jeopardize your change of status process due to a lapse in the program date. The best time to discuss the I-20 deferment option is during the registration period. During that time, you will be able to make changes to your course schedule in relation to your pending F-1 status.

Can I defer my I-20 for a Second Consecutive Time?

Yes, you may and we may need an additional documents from you. The financial portion of the I-20 must be updated since your previous financial information has exceeded the 6 months validity period. Please have another bank statement ready to accompany your deferment request.

Deadlines: Please submit this form within 30 days of the program start date listed on your I-20.

I-20 Deferment Request Form

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