SEVIS Transfer In

F-1 students submit this form if they are transferring into GVSU from another school. All information must be complete before we can process a GVSU I-20.

Processing Time: Transfer In processing time varies based on many factors: verification of finances, release of record from previous school, etc. We will be in touch with any action steps needed from you.

Your Information

What is your First Name on your I-20? *

What is your Last Name on your I-20? *

What is your GVSU ID Number? *

What is your SEVIS Number, located on the top right of your I-20. Please provide the last 8 digits: N00XXXXXXXX? *

What is your GVSU email address? *

Personal Email *

What GVSU Major/Program will you be studying? *

Transfer Dates

Please indicate the day on which you plan for your SEVIS record to be transferred to GVSU *

Are you currently authorized for OPT/STEM or will you be when your SEVIS record is transferred to GVSU? *

What is the start date of your OPT/STEM Authorization? *

What is the end date of your OPT/STEM Authorization? *

Please note, the day your SEVIS record is transferred, your OPT/STEM authorization will automatically end.

You can choose to transfer your record from your previous school to GVSU during the 60-day grace period after OPT ends.

Do you plan to travel outside of the USA before beginning your first semester at GVSU? *

When do you estimate you will exit the USA? *

When do you estimate you will re-enter to the USA? *

Please note that F-1 students traveling while between schools should ensure that their travel is:

Started and completed while their previous school still holds their SEVIS record and with the previous school's I-20
-OR-
Started and completed after GVSU receives the SEVIS record and GVSU has issued a Transfer Pending I-20

When does your current F-1 visa expire? *

Do you plan to renew your F-1 visa while outside the USA? *

If your F-1 visa stamp expires while you are outside the USA, please plan ahead to apply for a new visa stamp. You will need a valid visa stamp in order to re-enter the USA (unless a citizen of Canada who only needs an updated I-20).

Transfer Survey

Please let us know why you are choosing to transfer to GVSU. Your response has no impact on your request or record. We use this information within GVSU to better our services and support for our iStudents. Please select all answers that apply. *
GVSU offers a major/program that my previous school does not offer
I prefer GVSU's location
GVSU's academic standard is less demanding
GVSU is more affordable
GVSU is offering me a GA position
GVSU is offering me more scholarship dollars
Not listed, please specify

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