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The Tips on the I-20/DS-2019

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TIPS ON THE I-20/DS-2019
APPLICATION PROCESS

THANK YOU FOR JOINING US!

MEET YOUR PRESENTER

MELISSA ZUROFF
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF GLOBAL SERVICES
Zoom Poll
What degree level will you be starting at NYU?

• Bachelor’s
• Master’s
• PhD
• Other
Zoom Poll
When do you plan to start your program at NYU?

• I’ve started already but I’m doing my first

semester outside the US.
• Spring 2021
• Summer 2021 or later
This workshop aims to answer

● What is an I-20 and DS-2019?

● What are the steps involved in applying for and getting an I-20 or
DS-2019 from NYU?
● Once I have my I-20 or DS-2019 are there any other things I need to
do before going to NYU?
ABOUT THIS PROCESS
UNDERSTAND THAT: BUT KNOW THAT:

● It includes several steps. ● We’re here to help you through

● It takes some time. it!
● If you go step by step and rely on
the information on our website,
you should have no problems.
● Once you have your I-20 or
DS-2019 you can then apply for
your visa and come study at
NYU!
COVID-19 IMPACT ON THE
VISA APPLICATION
PROCESS

● OGS is processing I-20 and DS-2019 applications to

help prepare students entering NYU in upcoming
terms, so apply early!
● Possibility of delays for spring semester due to visa
service suspension from previous spring and summer
● There are ways that international students may be able
to start their academic programs via remote study and
continue them in-person when students are able to
travel
COVID-19 IMPACT ON THE
VISA APPLICATION
PROCESS

Q: What if I can’t get to the US by the start of my academic

program given current travel restrictions and visa processing
delays?
ANSWER:
If you are unable to arrive in the United States before the program start date as indicated on
your current I-20 or DS-2019, we must change the start date listed on your document and
send you an updated I-20 or DS-2019 as long as it is supported by your academic department.
Please submit your US Entry Plan information to OGS so that we can update your document
accordingly. Note that if you cannot arrive within 30 days after the fall semester begins, you
might choose to defer your start date to the spring, or to utilize remote study, etc. If you find
yourself in this circumstance, please contact both your academic department and OGS to
discuss your situation and find the best option for you.

bit.ly/submitentryplan
Typical Timeline for the Visa Process
• At least 3 months before your NYU program start
date apply for an I-20 or DS-2019 from NYU--get
your I-20 within 2 weeks of submitting a complete
application
• At least 2 months before your NYU program start
date apply for your visa (except for Canadian
students and some from Bermuda)
• Time to get a visa varies depending on where in
the world you are--come to our Visa Application
and Workshop for more details
 ● “Certificate of eligibility for
I-20 AND DS-2019 Nonimmigrant Student (I-20 for
F-1) or Exchange Visitor (DS-2019
But first...what’s an I-20? What’s a for J-1) Status”
DS-2019? ● Proves you have been admitted
to and shown enough funds for
your program of study in the US
● Issued by the school you are
doing your program of study
at--in other words, NYU!
● No final deadline to apply, but we
recommend you apply at least 3
months before you begin your
NYU program.
 STEPS IN THE I-20/DS-2019
APPLICATION

STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8 STEP 9

Receive your Pay your Activate your Decide if you Prepare your Complete and Receive your Pay SEVIS fee Prepare for the
admission tuition deposit NYU NetID and will apply for supporting submit your I-20 or DS-2019 next step:
letter/email NYU email F-1 or J-1 documents Application for applying for
from NYU status I-20/ DS-2019 your student
visa!
 ● Go to NYUHome (a portal of entry
STEPS 1 & 2: RECEIVE to access NYU services online). Your
ADMISSION & PAY login is your NetID, and your
password is the one you just
TUITION DEPOSIT created.
● Once signed into NYUHome, access
NYUAlbert and click on
“Applicants,” followed by
“Application Status,” then
“Admissions Offer.” Follow the
online accept/decline process by
following the instructions.
Note: All admitted students must officially accept their
offer of admission, including those with fully-funded
fellowships who do not need to pay the deposit in order
to access the Application for I-20/DS-2019.
STEP 3: ACTIVATE YOUR ● When you were admitted, you were
given a NetID and password. This
NYU NETID & NYU EMAIL will allow you to access your
student portal.
● Activate your NYU NetID and
Password at the NYU Start Page:
start.nyu.edu
● Enroll in Multi-Factor
Authentication
● Set up your NYU email and check it.
If you have trouble creating your
account, contact NYU’s global IT
Service Desk at AskIT@nyu.edu.
STEP 4: DECIDE WHICH F-1 Status
STATUS (F-1 OR J-1) IS ● most common
RIGHT FOR YOU ● Spouse may not apply for work
permission nor may they enroll in school
or university full-time

J-1 Status

● At least half of your funding must come

from source other than personal or family
funds
● Spouse can apply for work permission and
may study in the US
● May be subject to a two-year
home-country physical presence
requirement--the 212(e)
STEP 5: PREPARE YOUR ● Copy of NYU admission
SUPPORTING letter or email
DOCUMENTS ● Copy of the
biography/photo page of
your passport (not a
passport photo--this is a
copy of a page of your
passport!)
● Financial documents

A NOTE ON FINANCIAL
DOCUMENTS
bit.ly/NYUestimatedexpenses
Documentation we accept
● Bank statement no older than 6 months
and translated in English with currency
specified
● Pre-approval letter confirming amount
for a loan that you’re approved for
● Scholarship award letter
● If sponsored by friend or family
member, a signed financial
support agreement + a bank
statement and/or letter from
employer confirming their annual
salary and sponsor’s position
Q: Does my bank statement need to show I’ve
had that amount in my account for a set
amount of time?
ANSWER:
No.
Q: How many semesters of funding do I need
to show for my financial documents?
ANSWER:
Enough for the full academic year--1 spring and 1 fall semester--
that you will be in the United States.

If your program is only one semester long, then you will need to
show you have funding for your entire program.
COMMON MISHAPS WITH
THE APPLICATION

● Admission letter requirements

● Deferring your start date

● More on financial documents

Zoom Poll
What forms of financial documentation do we
accept for the I-20/DS-2019 application (select all
that apply)?

• Bank statement no older than 6 months and translated in English with currency
specified
• Tax documents
• Letter from a friend
• Pre-approval letter confirming amount for a loan that you’re approved for
• Deed for your family’s property
• Signed financial support agreement from a friend or family member sponsoring
you
TRANSFERRING TO NYU
FROM ANOTHER
US-BASED SCHOOL?
Remember that,
To get your I-20, your current
● Your program at NYU must start within 5
months of the program end at previous school
school’s international advisor must
or next term--special exceptions may be
possible for COVID-related delays, ● complete their portion of the transfer
● You must indicate in your application that you form in our application, and
are transferring your SEVIS record to NYU. and ● release your record in SEVIS to NYU
in order for us to issue the I-20, their DSO must
1) complete their portion of transfer form in
so that we can issue the I-20 once
application 2) release the record in SEVIS 3) we that release date has passed
can issue the I-20 once that release date has
passed
STEP 6: COMPLETE YOUR
To access the application, you
I-20 OR DS-2019
need
APPLICATION
E-FORM: YOUR I-20 / DS-2019 APPLICATION ● To have paid your tuition deposit
● Your NYU ID number (ex.
N12345678)
● Your NYUHome/email address
password

Save your application and

supporting documents for your
records.
STEP 7: RECEIVE YOUR
I-20 OR DS-2019
● Ready within 2 weeks of
submitting the complete
application.
● Once ready, we email you your
new digital I-20 for F-1
students. J-1 students get a
DS-2019 sent to them via UPS.
 Also known as I-901 fee
STEP 8: PAY ●
● Pay online
SEVIS FEE ○ www.fmjfee.com
● Fee: $350 USD for F-1 students, $220
for J-1 students (nonrefundable)
○ Used to pay for SEVIS database
● Payment options
○ Credit card
○ Debit card
○ Check
○ Western Union money order (must
be mailed)
● Required: SEVIS ID (from your
I-20/DS-2019)
● Hold on to your receipt when you pay!
○ You will need the receipt number
later
THE NEXT PHASE:
PREPARE FOR YOUR
STUDENT VISA

● http://bit.ly/renewyourvisa
● Visa Application and Interview:
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