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International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

Deferral I-20 Request Form

This form is for students who have been accepted to a program at Texas State University and are deferring to the following semester.

If you your deferment has not been approved, please wait to request an I-20 until you receive proof of deferment approval. 

Our office can only defer your I-20. To defer your admission you must communicate with the undergraduate or graduate admissions office.

All documents must be scanned and submitted in a clear, readable, PDF format. If your document has multiple pages, you should combine your files together to submit them in one large PDF file for the appropriate documentation listed below. *Documents submitted that are not legible will be rejected and will not be considered for I-20 creation, which will delay the process.*

Number that starts with N at the top of your Texas State I-20
Write your major of study
New Initial Semester to Texas State University *
I am request an I-20 deferral because: *
Visa delays or personal reasons.
Currently have a COS application pending with USCIS.
I-797 - Receipt Notice

Important Information Regarding Pending Change of Status and Deferment

  • I-20 SEVIS deferment eligibility while changing status will be determined by the Designated School Office (DSO). Please check your email for any clarification requests by the DSO.
  • If the change of status is approved you must enroll full-time and follow F-1 status requirements by the next school session or within 5 months (summer included), whichever comes first.
  • SEVIS deferments can only be done for the next school session and you must defer every semester until it is approved. 
  • You must contact ISSS for guidance in enrollment if your program does not offer to start your program the next semester (including summer) after your COS approval.

Example: If you are approved during July or August (before the fall start date) and your program only admits for the spring you will be required to enroll full-time in the fall as an F-1 student. You must contact your academic department regarding temporary program changes to meet F-1 regulations.

Financial Information Update

Previously sent financial documentation is valid for 6 months, you will not be asked to resubmit financial documents if it has been less than 6 months from when you received your I-20. 

Questions below are optional in case you are updating your financial documents.

Important: If you were previously receiving a scholarship/assistantship you must upload updated award letter for new term as proof that you will still be receiving a scholarship/assistantship the next semester.

Download and sign: ISSS Financial Verification Form

 

I certify that all information provided on this form is true and correct, and refers specifically to me, the student, for the sole purpose of processing a Form I-20 from Texas State University.


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