I-20 Program Extension Instructions

 

Student Request form - to be completed by the student

Academic Department form - to be completed by the academic advisor or academic department

Who Should Apply: Students whose I-20 end date is approaching and will not complete their program by the I-20 end date.

Ineligibility: Students currently on academic probation are not eligible for an extension.

Deadline to Submit:

• Must be submitted before the I-20 end date. Students should submit the request at least 30 days before the I-20 end date when possible.
  
• Late submissions cannot be processed and will result in loss of F-1 status.
  

Required Financial Documents: Email the following to ISSS@ucmo.edu

Submit updated bank statement and signed declaration of financial support.

• Translated into English
• Dated within the past 6 months
• On official bank letterhead
• Minimum balance for one full year of study: see declaration of financial support for amount

Academic Department Requirement: Request your academic advisor or department to submit the Academic Department form on your behalf. It will include:

• New expected program completion date
• Reason for the delay
• List of remaining courses

Processing Notice:
The I-20 extension cannot be processed until both financial documents and the academic department form are received.