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Other Changes and Updates
to your I-20 or DS-2019

Learn what actions F-1 and J-1 students need to take in order to keep their SEVIS record accurate and updated. 

Change to Biographical Information

If you need to report a change to your legal Name, Date of Birth, Country of Citizenship, Country of Birth, or Gender, then you can request an updated I-20 or DS-2019 and ISEO will update your SEVIS record.

Submit the Updated I-20 Request or Updated DS-2019 Request in iServices:

  • Find the Verification and Support Services category in the left menu.
    • Select the Updated I-20 Request or Updated DS-2019 Request.
    • Choose the Update Biographical Information option.
  • Prepare a PDF copy of the biographical page of your passport that shows the requested update.
  • You will receive a confirmation email when your request has been successfully submitted.
  • ISEO has an average processing time of 10 business days. You will be notified via email when your request is complete.

F-1 SEVIS Transfer-In Complete

If your SEVIS record to UC San Diego is complete and you would like this transfer completion to be reflected on your I-20, then you can request an updated I-20 from ISEO. This must be requested after the quarter has already begun. The SEVIS Transfer will automatically show as 'Pending' before the program start date.

Submit the Updated I-20 Request in iServices:

  • Find the Verification and Support Services category in the left menu.
    • Select the Updated I-20 Request.
    • Choose the SEVIS Transfer Complete option.
  • You will receive a confirmation email when your request has been successfully submitted.
  • ISEO has an average processing time of 10 business days. You will be notified via email when your request is complete.

Change of Program Start Date for Returning Students

If you were issued an Initial I-20 or DS-2019 for Returning Students and your return to UC San Diego has been changed to a later term, then you can request an updated program start date. NOTE: Students may request entry to the U.S. only 30 days prior to the program start date listed on their Form I-20 or DS-2019.

Submit the Updated I-20 Request or Updated DS-2019 Request in iServices:

  • Find the Returning to UC San Diego category in the left menu.
    • Select the Updated I-20 Request or Updated DS-2019 Request.
  • Prepare PDF copies of:
  • Complete all of the required eForms. You will receive a confirmation email when your request has been successfully submitted.
  • ISEO has an average processing time of 10 business days. You will be notified via email when your request is complete.

 

Financial Information Change

In order to report a change to your Primary Source of Funding (50% or more) or a correction to the currently listed Primary Source of Funding, request an updated I-20 or DS-2019 from ISEO.

Submit the Updated I-20 Request or Updated DS-2019 Request in iServices:

  • Find the Verification and Support Services category in the left menu.
    • Select the Updated I-20 Request or Updated DS-2019 Request.
    • Choose the Update Financial Information option.
  • Prepare a PDF copy of your new bank statement(s) or financial support letter(s). 
  • You will receive a confirmation email when your request has been successfully submitted.
  • ISEO has an average processing time of 10 business days. You will be notified via email when your request is complete.

Change of Visa Status Approved

If your change of status to F-1 or J-1 is approved and you would like this approval to be reflected on your immigration document, submit a request to ISEO.

Submit the Updated I-20 Request or Updated DS-2019 Request in iServices:

  • Find the Verification and Support Services category in the left menu.
    • Select the Updated I-20 Request or Updated DS-2019 Request.
    • Choose the Change of Status Approval option.
  • Prepare a PDF copy of your I-797 Change of Status Approval Notice.
  • You will receive a confirmation email when your request has been successfully submitted.
  • ISEO has an average processing time of 10 business days. You will be notified via email when your request is complete.

F-1 Reinstatement Approved

If your Reinstatement is approved and you would like this approval to be reflected on your immigration document, submit a request to ISEO.

Submit the Updated I-20 Request in iServices:

  • Find the Verification and Support Services category in the left menu.
    • Select the Updated I-20 Request.
    • Choose the Reinstatement Approval option.
  • Prepare a PDF copy of your I-797 Reinstatement Approval Notice.
  • You will receive a confirmation email when your request has been successfully submitted.
  • ISEO has an average processing time of 10 business days. You will be notified via email when your request is complete.

F-2 or J-2 Dependents

Adding a Dependent

Find information about adding F-2 or J-2 dependents on our Family Resources page.

Updating the 'Dependent Relationship to Student'

Submit the Updated I-20 Request or Updated DS-2019 Request in iServices:

  • Find the Verification and Support Services category in the left menu.
    • Select the Updated I-20 Request or Updated DS-2019 Request.
    • Choose the Update Biographical Information option.
  • Prepare a PDF copy of the biographical page of your dependent's passport.
  • You will receive a confirmation email when your request has been successfully submitted.
  • ISEO has an average processing time of 10 business days. You will be notified via email when your request is complete.

Removing a Dependent

If you wish to remove an F-2 or J-2 dependent from your SEVIS record once they have successfully departed the U.S. or changed non-immigrant visa status, you can request an updated immigration document from ISEO. 

Submit the Updated I-20 Request or Updated DS-2019 Request in iServices:

  • Find the Verification and Support Services category in the left menu.
    • Select the Updated I-20 Request or Updated DS-2019 Request.
    • Choose the Remove Dependent option.
  • You will receive a confirmation email when your request has been successfully submitted.
  • ISEO has an average processing time of 10 business days. You will be notified via email when your request is complete.

Employment Updates

If you have received employment authorization for F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT or J-1 Academic Training (AT) and need to change your employment information, follow specific instructions directly on the CPT, OPT and AT pages: