Obtain the Form I-20

To have your I-20 issued, you will need to complete the documents listed below. You will then log in to your Applicant Portal to upload your documents.

1. Certification of Financial Responsibility
   Prior to issuing your I-20, we must verify that you have sufficient financial resources to meet the costs of your first year of study at the University of North Florida and that you verify the availability of funds for the entire length of your academic program. We do this via the Affidavit of Financial Support form. A list of acceptable financial documents can be found on the International Students Forms section of our web.Please note that the affidavit figures are estimates only, not actual costs. Because tuition, housing, and food costs tend to increase every year, it is recommended that you budget for an additional 5% to 10% above the estimated costs. If you plan to enroll for the summer term along with the fall and spring terms, you should budget for at least an additional $8,000 to $13,000 depending upon the number of credits you register for and your academic level.If you are bringing a spouse and/or children to the U.S. on an F-2 dependent visa, you must show an additional $3,500 per dependent to cover their estimated first year living expenses.If you have been awarded a scholarship, submit a copy of the letter to intlctr@unf.edu and request an updated affidavit amount.
2. Copy of Passport

   A scanned copy of your (and your dependents') passport bio page is necessary to ensure that the information indicated on your (and any dependents') I-20(s) matches the information of your passport(s).

3. SEVIS Transfer

   If you are currently in active F-1 status, while either attending another institution in the U.S., within your 60-day grace period, or engaging in OPT, you must request that your previous school transfer your F-1 student record to the University of North Florida. This process is called a 'SEVIS transfer" which is different from an academic transfer.

   By transferring your SEVIS record, you maintain the same current SEVIS ID number and you may remain in the U.S. between programs. Please note that the start date at the University of North Florida must be within 5 months of your last date of enrollment at your previous school or OPT authorization end date.

   You will need to contact your current school to have the SEVIS transfer process started. You will need to provide your previous school with the following items:

   • UNF Letter of acceptance
   • Transfer-in Notification form. Once this form has been completed by you and your previous school, you will upload it in the online request form.

   On the SEVIS transfer date, UNF will gain access to your SEVIS record and therefore will be able to issue your UNF I-20. 

I-20 Request Form