Applying for the Form I-20
FALL 2023 ADMITS: ISSS will begin reviewing documents for committed Fall 2023 admits mid-February 2023. Documents will be reviewed in the order they are received from the Office of Graduate Admissions.
The Form I-20, or “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student,” is the U.S. immigration document issued by universities required to apply for the F-1 visa at a U.S. consulate or ambassy abroad. It certifies that the student has met admission and regulatory requirements for their program of study and has provided sufficient proof of funds to finance their program.
Requesting the Form I-20
Once students confirm admission, to receive a Form I-20 from Stevens' students must provide the following documents by uploading them via their online admission Application Status page. Please note the current processing time is a minimum of 10 business days from submission of a complete application, depending on the volume of I-20 requests received from the Office of Graduate Admissions.
Proof of sufficient funds that meet the requirements outlined on our Financial Documentation Requirements webpage.
Graduate Financial Verification Form (Academic Year 2023-2024): Form must be completed in its entirety. This form is acceptable for all admitted or deferrals to the Fall 2023 semester only.
Copy of passport identification page with photograph.
Proof of sufficient funds that meet the requirements outlined on our Financial Documentation Requirements webpage.
Undergraduate Financial Verification Form: Form must be completed in its entirety. The 2023-2024 Financial Verification Forms will be posted in March.
Copy of passport identification page with photograph.