Office of International Programs

OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

SETON HALL UNIVERISTY

400 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079

Phone: (973) 761-9072/9081; Fax: (973) 275-2383

Email: ; Website: http://www.shu.edu/offices/international-programs/index.cfm

IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:

1- DO NOT enter the U.S. with a B-1/B-2 visa because B visitors are prohibited by U.S. law from pursuing a course of study prior to obtaining a change of status to F-1 Student. B Visitors and F-2 dependents must obtain an I-20 and apply for a change of status to F-1 student to pursue a course of study that is not vocational or recreational in nature.

2- You need a form I-20 to obtain an F-1 student visa or status, or to keep lawful F-1 status when transferring or changing schools within the U.S.

3- Do not enter the United States earlier than 30 days before the program start date.

APPLICATION FOR A FORM I-20 INSTRUCTIONS

·  You may email, fax or mail your documents to our office. DO NOT send originals.

·  Please complete the application LEGIBLY and provide us with your e-mail, as this is the best way of communication between our office and yourself.

·  We strongly recommend that you apply for an I-20 at the same time as you are applying to the University, so that your I-20 will be issued soon after and if you are granted acceptance.

·  Requirements of obtaining an I-20 as per U.S. law:

o  Must be a “bona fide” student (accepted to a full-time program of study)

o  Must prove that you can support the costs of living and studying in the U.S. for each year of the program of study.

·  If you are currently studying in the United States and intend to transfer to Seton Hall University you MUST complete the attached Transfer of Visa Sponsorship Form.

·  If you are in the United States on Optional Practical Training, filing for a change of status or you need to do a reinstatement please contact our office and set up an appointment for further instructions.

·  Your financial support can come from any combination of the following sources in the U.S. or abroad: personal (own resources), sponsor (parents, relatives, friends, organizations, etc.) outside scholarships and/or funds from Seton Hall University (scholarships, assistantships, or fellowships).

·  It is highly recommended that at least part of your financial support come from your home country. This is important for proving home country ties during your visa interview.

·  A sponsor should promise only as much money as he or she is able to give you every year. The amount your sponsor promises to provide you with must be reflected in their bank statement balance. No company bank statements are accepted. The bank statement MUST be in the name of the sponsor and must show a statement of withdrawals and deposits. We cannot accept bank statements that do not specify monthly withdrawals and deposits. If the bank statement is in the name of more than one person, each individual must complete the Sworn Promise of Cash Support.

·  All documents submitted MUST be: less than three (3) months old, in USD and in English. Please submit photocopies or faxes of your documents, as you will need the originals of ALL the documents you have sent us during your visa interview at the U.S. Embassy.

·  If there is no proof of income submitted, bank statements must prove that there are sufficient funds to cover the entire program of study. Statement balances will be totaled and divided by the number of years in your program of study to determine the amount available to you for each year.

·  A company’s income is NOT the income of the owner of the business and will not be accepted as proof of income. You must provide an official statement of the salary paid to the owner/sponsor.

·  Sponsors of free room and board must submit the following documents:

o  Proof of Income (photocopy of pay stub, bank statement)

o  Proof of Address (photocopy of lease, deed, rent receipts, utility bill or bank statement)

·  If you plan to live on-campus, please submit your housing application and deposit as soon as possible due to limited space. We will send you further instructions on how to apply for housing once your I-20 has been issued.

·  If you are issued an I-20, we will mail your I-20 to the address indicated on your application along with instructions on further steps.

·  Please contact our office for further questions and/or concerns.

OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

SETON HALL UNIVERISTY

400 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079

Phone: (973) 761-9072/9081; Fax: (973) 275-2383

APPLICATION FOR A FORM I-20

PART I: STUDENT Information

Name in passport: Attach a copy of your passport page showing your name
Last Name / First Name / Middle
Gender MALE FEMALE / Date of Birth Month Day Year
Phone Number / Email Address
Country of Birth / Country of Citizenship
If your dependent (s) will accompany you to the U.S. please e-mail us at for further instructions.

PART II: Address information

Home Country Address
Street Address / Apartment/Unit #
City / Province / Postal Code / Country
U.S. Address (If known)
Street Address / Apartment/Unit #
City / State / Zip Code

Part iii: mailing/pick-up of i-20

Please select one of the following: Pick-up, Priority mail or Express mail. Priority mail is provided to you free of charge and takes 7-10 business days to arrive. Express FedEx/DHL) mail takes 5-7 business days to arrive and has a tracking number; however the student orders and pays for Express mailing. If you would like express mailing, please select the “Express” option and contact us for further instructions.
Pick up / Name / Relationship
Email / Phone / ( )
Priority / Street Address / Apartment/Unit #
City / Province / Postal Code / Country
Fed Ex./DHL / Street Address / Apartment/Unit #
City / Province / Postal Code / Country

PART Iv: APPLICANTS currently in the united states

What is your current immigration status? Please select one of the following: F-1 or other. Please contact our office, regardless of your status for further instructions. All current F-1 students (including high school students) must complete the attached Transfer of Visa Sponsorship Form.
F-1 Student / SEVIS ID Number / Current School Name
OPT End Date (if applicable) / Termination Date (if applicable)
Will you travel outside the United States prior to the start of classes? YES No
Other Status / Current status / Current status end date
Will you file for change of status in the United States? YES No
PART IV: APPLICANTS CURRENTLY NOT IN THE UNITED STATES
Did you recently attend school in the United States as an F-1 student?
Yes / School Name / Last day of attendance
No / Please go on to Part V

PART v: ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Please see the attached Cost of Education Form to determine annual costs.
What level of education will you be pursuing? English as a Second Language Undergraduate
Graduate Ph.D. Other ______/ What will your major be?
What semester have you applied for? Fall Spring Summer
What Summer Session will you attend? Intersession I Summer I Intersession II Summer II / Total Estimated Annual Cost:
PART VI: ANNUAL COST WORKSHEET
Please complete the worksheet below and select the means by which you will support yourself each year during your study at Seton Hall University.
Source of my Support per academic year / Annual Amount
Personal Funds
Cash Funds from Sponsor 1. Sponsor’s Name:
Cash Funds from Sponsor 2. Sponsor’s Name:
Cash Funds from Sponsor 3. Sponsor’s Name:
Room and Board from Sponsor. Sponsor’s Name:
Type of funds from Seton Hall University each year:
Total amount available to me every year of study:

PART VII: FINANCIAL SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION*See instructions for detailed information on acceptable Financial Documents

I have attached the following financial documents in support of my application.
Personal Financial Documents
MUST submit both documents / Proof of Income
Bank Statement within the past 3 months
Financial Sponsor Documents
MUST submit all three documents per sponsor / Sworn Promise of Cash Support
Proof of Income
Bank Statement within the past 3 months
Funds from Seton Hall University / Academic/ Athletic Scholarship Award letter
Graduate/Teaching/Research Assistantship Letter
Room and Board Sponsor Documents
MUST submit all three documents / Sworn Promise of Free Room and Board
Proof of Income
Proof of address (lease, deed, rent receipts, or copy of utility bill)

Disclaimer and Signature

I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
If my request for an I-20 is granted, I understand that false or misleading information in my application may result in termination.
Signature / Date

OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

SETON HALL UNIVERISTY

400 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079

Phone: (973) 761-9072/9081; Fax: (973) 275-2383

SWORN PROMISE OF CASH SUPPORT

By completing this form, you are swearing to the U.S. government that you will provide this student with a specific amount of money from your own financial resources for every year he or she is going to study at Seton Hall University and live in the U.S. You are also proving that you can afford the support you are promising with the documents you have attached. You must attach a proof of income in U.S.D. and a bank statement showing withdrawals and deposits in U.S.D. within the past three months. If another person's name appears on your bank statement, that person must complete a separate affidavit or submit a notarized statement permitting those funds to be considered as financial support for the student.

part i: sPONSOR PROMISE

I promise that I can and will give the student ______, no less than U.S. $______
in cash (including annual tuition cost increase) for EVERY YEAR of the student’s program of study at Seton Hall University.

PART II: sPONSOR INFORMATION

My relationship to the student is
First Name / Last Name
My Address
Street Address / Apartment/Unit #
City / Province / Postal Code / Country
Phone / Email

PART III: sPONSOR HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION

The following people are fully or partially dependent upon me for their support. (Do not include the student named above).
Name / Relationship to me / Age
Name / Relationship to me / Age
Name / Relationship to me / Age

PART IV: sPONSOR EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Name of my employer
Annual Salary (U.S.D.) / Other Income (U.S.D.)
I have attached the following required documents: Bank Statement in U.S.D. Proof of Income in U.S.D.

part V: sworn promise of cash support

I swear the information I have provided above is true and correct.
Signature of Sponsor / Date

Revised: 4/10/2012

OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

SETON HALL UNIVERISTY

400 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079

Phone: (973) 761-9072/9081; Fax: (973) 275-2383

SWORN PROMISE OF FREE ROOM AND BOARD

By completing this Form, you are swearing to the U.S. government that this student will live with you free of any charge for room and food for every year he or she is studying and living in the U.S. (The student cannot be required to provide you with any services such as, babysitting, cleaning, etc., in exchange for the room and board, as that is employment.) You are also proving that you are the person who owns or rents the property and can afford the support you are promising with the documents you have attached.

part i: sPONSOR PROMISE

I promise that for each year of his/her program of study, the student, ______
will live free of any charge WITH ME in my home. I promise that I will not require any type of service(s) to be performed in exchange for this benefit.
Last Name / First Name
Signature / Date

PART II: sPONSOR INFORMATION

My relationship to the student is
Phone / Email
My Home Address where the student will be living:
Street Address / Apartment/Unit #
City / State / Zip Code
I currently own rent this property.
I have attached the following required documents: Lease or Deed Document Proof of Income in U.S.D. Proof of address (ie. electricity bill)

part iii: sworn promise of free room and board

I swear the information I have provided above is true and correct.
Signature of Sponsor / Date

Revised: 4/10/2012

OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

SETON HALL UNIVERISTY

400 South Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079

Phone: (973) 761-9072/9081; Fax: (973) 275-2383

SEVIS School Code: NEW214F00185000

TRANSFER OF VISA SPONSORSHIP FORM

PART I: STUDENT Information (TO BE COMPLETED BY THE STUDENT)

For students currently studying in the U.S. on an F-1 student visa. Please submit a copy of your I-20, visa, passport and I-94 electronic form
Last Name / First Name / Middle
Gender: MALE FEMALE / Date of Birth: Month Day Year
Phone Number: / Email Address:
“Release date” that you and your school agreed upon for your SEVIS records to be transferred to us? / Release Date
Do you intend to travel outside the United States before beginning your studies at Seton Hall University? Yes No
If you answered yes above, will you need to apply for a renewal of your F-1 visa to return to the U.S.? Yes No
Signature / Date

PART II: STUDENT Information (TO BE COMPLETED BY THE international student advisor or designated school official only)