Operation I-20 Reprint

Last year, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) updated the look of the I-20 form. You can see what the new form looks like on the DHS Redesigned Form I-20 Fact Sheet.

All F-1 students must have the new version of the I-20 no later than July 1, 2016. Here’s what International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) wants you to know.

Don’t have a new version of the I-20?

• Your current I-20 is valid through June 30, 2016 or the end date listed on your current I-20, whichever is earlier.
• You may still travel internationally prior to June 30 with your current I-20. Be sure to read our travel advisory to ensure you have all the proper documents for travel.

How do you get a new version of the I-20?

• ISSS will automatically issue you a new I-20.
• Due to the volume of students who need a new I-20, we will begin to issue new documents this month. We anticipate all I-20s to be issued by the end of April 2016.
• Once your I-20 is ready, ISSS will send you an automated email to come pick it up. To ensure you receive this email, please review your email settings and allow all emails from hotline@austin.utexas.edu.
• Please do not come to ISSS to request a new I-20 until you receive the automated email.

Already have a new version of the I-20?

• There is nothing further you need to do.
• Please keep all previous I-20 copies for your records.
• If you plan to travel internationally, be sure to read our travel advisory to ensure you have all the proper documents for travel.

Still have questions?

Email an advisor at hotline@austin.utexas.edu.