Transferring an I-20
If You’re Transferring from Another U.S. School:
- Download a copy of your admit letter from the Next Steps Intent to Enroll portal.
- Take this letter to your current school and ask them to transfer your SEVIS record to SJSU using the SEVIS School Code: SFR214F00627000.
- Make this request at least ten business days before classes start at SJSU.
- Update your mailing address in MySJSU to your current U.S. address.
- After confirming that your SEVIS record has been successfully transferred to SJSU, please email us at international-admission@sjsu.edu with both your name and your 9-digit SJSU ID# in the email.
Our office will process your Transfer In I-20 in approximately 4-5 business days.
San Jose State University operates with various school codes. To prevent any delays in the issuance of your transfer I-20, please ensure that your previous institution uses the accurate SEVIS SCHOOL CODE: SFR214F00627000.
Important Note:
If you’ve never attended a U.S. school but plan to arrive on another school’s I-20, you’ll need to follow similar steps. Arrive in the U.S. with that I-20 and let that school know you want to transfer your SEVIS record to SJSU. Your initial I-20 from SJSU will be canceled since you already have an F-1 visa, but you’ll receive your transfer I-20 after completing the steps above.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out at international-admission@sjsu.edu