Overview
F-1 students who plan to begin a new academic program at a school other than CSULB must request to transfer their SEVIS I-20 in a timely manner.
Current degree-seeking F-1 students and alumni on OPT or STEM OPT can use this service request.
Prior to Submitting request
Complete the following before submitting this service request.
- Prepare the transfer in-school information including school name and school SEVIS code.
- Prepare any applicable supporting documents including but not limited to a transfer verification form (if applicable) and acceptance letter.
- For Alumni on OPT or STEM OPT ONLY: Provide employment details to close your employment authorization and Form I-983 when applicable.
*** Uploading supporting documents.
- If you are required to submit supporting documents, please select all supporting files to one upload request. Press and hold the Ctrl key as you click files to select multiple files at once.
After Submitting
Your request will be reviewed by an International Student Advisor in ISS.
Transfer forms completed by the ISS advisor will be returned to you as a PDF file.
You will be notified once your service request is resolved.
Contact Us
If you need assistance with your request after submission, simply reply to the automated emails you will receive connected to your service request number.
For additional support visit the ISS Homepage