I-20/DS-2019 Request Form

Form Purpose

Use this form to request a new initial I-20 or DS-2019.
You will use your I-20 or DS-2019 to obtain an F-1 or J-1 visa to study at UD.

Personal Information

UDID

Email Address

First Name (Given Name)

Last Name (Family Name)

Date of Birth

City of Birth

Country of Citizenship

Level of Study at UD

Visa Information

What type of visa do you require to study at UD?

Country of Legal Permanent Residency

Current Occupation Abroad -- If a student, please specify whether Graduate or Undergraduate. If you work for the government, please specify if it is the central, regional or local government.

Are you currently in the US?

What visa type do you hold?

Please select the statement that best describes you:

If you selected “None of the Above”, please describe your situation here below (for example, you are changing visa categories from within the U.S., etc).

Please note that you may not work on-campus during the gap between UD degree programs until you have received your new change of level I-20. This includes unpaid employment. Your new change of level I-20 demonstrates your continued F-1 status and eligibility to work on-campus. For more information, please see the ISSS Employment page.

What school are you transferring from?

When did you complete your studies at your previous institution? If you are still attending, when do you anticipate completing studies?

Are you on Optional Practical Training (OPT)?

Are you currently employed on OPT?

What is your OPT employment end date?

Will you be leaving the US prior to the beginning of your UD program?

What date will you be leaving the US prior to your UD program?

SEVIS Release Date & UD Transfer-In Instructions Form

Please print, complete and sign the UD Transfer-in Instructions for Undergraduate & Graduate Students and provide it to your current institution to release your SEVIS record to UD. Below you will need to provide your anticipated SEVIS release date. Please be sure to discuss this date with your current institution.

If your SEVIS record is in "Active" status, please have your current institute schedule the SEVIS release date. If your SEVIS record is not in "Active" status, please contact us at oiss@udel.edu or 302-831-2115 before the record is transferred to the University of Delaware.

Please note that if you are participating in the Graduate College's ITA program (currently held remotely) in July and are planning on leaving the US, your I-20 will have a Fall start date instead of a Summer start date.

SEVIS Release Date
(If you are a J-1 student, please contact us before your SEVIS record is transferred since both UD and your current institution will need to discuss and agree on the SEVIS release date.)

Once you have submitted the UD SEVIS Transfer-in Instructions to your current institution, please upload the completed form here.

UD ELI students: Please remember to complete and submit your ELI departure form if you have not already.

When will you be starting your program at UD?
Important: Students must be admitted to the term selected and be enrolled full-time during that term, this includes winter and summer sessions.

Family Information

Do you plan to bring family members that require an F-2 or J-2 visa with you to the U.S.?
To qualify for F-2/J-2 status, the family member must be a spouse or unmarried minor (a child under age 21).

For each dependent that requires an F-2 or J-2 visa:

Write their name, date of birth, city of birth, email address (if over 16), and their relationship (spouse or child) to you in the space below.
Upload the passport(s) below

Financial Information

Cost of Attendance for Undergraduate Students 2023-2024

Tuition & Fees (academic year)
Non-Resident Tuition	$37,680
Student Wellbeing Fee	704
Student Center Fee	238
International Service Fee	360*
Comprehensive Student Fee	1,098
Other Expenses:
Living Expenses	$17,638
Medical Insurance	$2,904
Total	$60,622

Exceptions:

School of Nursing will have a $1,500 Differential Charge per year and are required to show at least $62,122 in funding.
Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics will have a $2,000 Differential Charge per year and are required to show at least $62,622 in funding.
College of Engineering will have a $4,000 Differential Charge per year and are required to show at least $64,622 in funding.

*The International Service Fee rate above is based on fall or spring semester start dates. If you are starting your program in a summer session, the minimum financial requirement is $450, which reflects the additional $90 summer session International Service Fee.

For more information, please see the following website.

Please note that the required amount on the I-20 is an estimate of expenses. It is NOT a reflection of UD student billing. Please contact your academic department for exact program costs and Student Financial Services with any questions regarding your UD bill.

Important note for UD award/scholarship recipients: If you are receiving an award/scholarship from UD, please ensure that you attach documentation showing the amount awarded.

Important note for students bringing F-2/J-2 dependents: You are required to show an additional $6,425 per dependent spouse, and then $6,425 for the 1st dependent child, and $5,140 for each successive dependent child. For more information, please see ISSS Announcement: Updated Financial Minimums.

Cost of Attendance for Graduate Students 2023-2024 (using the base rate of $1,028/credit hour*)

Tuition & Fees
Non-Resident Tuition	$18,504 (this may not reflect your tuition rate; check the Graduate Programs page for your specific program’s credit hour rates)
Student Wellbeing Fee	704
Student Center Fee	238
International Service Fee**	360
Graduate Recreation Fee	100
Other Expenses:
Living Expenses	$17,034
Medical Insurance	$2,904
Total	$39,844

*Some programs have higher or lower rates based on various factors, including competitive market research and demonstrated success as their existing price point. Graduate tuition rates are listed with each program and can be found through the program search tool on the Graduate Programs page.

The International Service Fee rate above is based on fall or spring semester start dates. If you are starting your program in a summer session, including the International Teaching Assistant (ITA) training program, the minimum financial requirement is $450, which reflects the additional $90 summer session International Service Fee.

Please note that the required amount on the I-20 is an estimate of expenses. It is NOT a reflection of UD student billing. Please contact your academic department for exact program costs and Student Financial Services with any questions regarding your UD bill.

Important note for UD award/scholarship recipients: If you are receiving an award/scholarship from UD, please ensure that you attach documentation showing the amount awarded.

Important note for students bringing F-2/J-2 dependents:** You are required to show an additional $6,425 per dependent spouse, and then $6,425 for the 1st dependent child, and $5,140 for each successive dependent child. For more information, please see ISSS Announcement: Updated Financial Minimums.

How will you be financing your education?

I-20/DS-2019 Mailing Instructions

You have two options for receiving your I-20 or DS-2019:

Request an electronic version of the I-20/DS-2019 via email: SEVP & Dept. of State guidance allows the issuance of electronic I-20 & DS-2019s. The emailed I-20/DS-2019 should be printed and signed and can be used for visa appointments and at the port of entry (airports).
E-Ship Global: By choosing this option, you are responsible for creating a shipping request through E-Ship Global to have an original I-20/DS-2019 sent to you abroad. You will need to create an account, register and pay for your shipping.

Instructions for eShip Global: Use this website (https://study.eshipglobal.com) to initiate your shipping request. You will be required to create a username and password to set up an account with eShip. To request shipment, you will need your UDID Number (9 digit number), mailing address, email, phone number and credit card information. Your credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover cards only) will be charged upon requesting this service. Please pay close attention to the information submitted, as errors in the credit card information or incorrect/incomplete address information will result in a delay in receiving your I-20/DS-2019. If you experience any difficulty submitting the request, please use the "Help" link on the site for step-by-step instructions. If you require additional assistance, please email studentsupport@eshipglobal.com.

Important: Per SEVP federal guidance, when requesting to have your I-20/DS-2019 shipped, you are not permitted to use the address of a recruiter or agent. A recruiter/agent has no proper role in handling your I-20/DS-2019, nor should the recruiter/agent hold onto your I-20/DS-2019 for any reason.

Please select a mailing option

Required Documents

The following documents are required in order to issue your I-20 or DS-2019.

If you are submitting bank statement(s), the document(s) must meet the following criteria:

Must be in English
Must be on official bank letterhead
Must be dated within 6 months of your I-20/DS-2019 request
Must total at least $39,844 (or more depending on the program) for Graduate students, in addition to any funds required for dependents
Must total at least $60,622 for Undergraduate students ($62,122 for students in the School of Nursing, $62,622 for Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics and $64,622 for students in the College of Engineering), in addition to any funds required for dependents
If you are providing a bank statement that is NOT in your name, please complete and submit a hand signed Affidavit of Support.

If your documents do not meet all of the above criteria, your I-20 or DS-2019 cannot be issued and you will be contacted.

Government Funding Letter or Financial Guarantee

Department funding letter

Bank Statements

Hand Signed Affidavit of Support (only required if using a bank statement that is not in your name)

Passport

Deposit Confirmation - Upload the confirmation email you received when you made your deposit to admissions.

If additional files need to be uploaded, please use the upload below.

Is there anything additional we should know about your request?