Transferring an I-20

If You鈥檙e Transferring from Another U.S. School:

  1. Download a copy of your admit letter from the .
  2. Take this letter to your current school and ask them to transfer your SEVIS record to 91吃瓜 using the SEVIS School Code: SFR214F00627000.
  3. Make this request at least ten business days before classes start at 91吃瓜.
  4. Update your mailing address in My91吃瓜 to your current U.S. address.
  5. After confirming that your SEVIS record has been successfully transferred to 91吃瓜, please email us at international-admission@sjsu.edu with both your name and your 9-digit 91吃瓜 ID# in the email.

Our office will process your Transfer In I-20 in approximately 4-5 business days.

San Jose State University operates with various school codes. To prevent any delays in the issuance of your transfer I-20, please ensure that your previous institution uses the accurate SEVIS SCHOOL CODE: SFR214F00627000.

Important Note:

If you鈥檝e never attended a U.S. school but plan to arrive on another school鈥檚 I-20, you鈥檒l need to follow similar steps. Arrive in the U.S. with that I-20 and let that school know you want to transfer your SEVIS record to 91吃瓜. Your initial I-20 from 91吃瓜 will be canceled since you already have an F-1 visa, but you鈥檒l receive your transfer I-20 after completing the steps above.

If you have any questions, don鈥檛 hesitate to reach out at international-admission@sjsu.edu