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Extend Your Document End Date
If the end date on your I-20 or DS-2019 will end before your program is completed, you'll need to apply for an extension. But don't worry - there's a process in place to request an extension.
The key thing to remember is that you must apply for and receive approval for the extension before your current I-20 or DS-2019 expires. This is extremely important, as letting your document expire could jeopardize your immigration status
Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
You must be in valid F-1 or J-1 status and have completed a full load of courses each Fall and Spring semester.
You must have a compelling academic reason such as a change of major, adding a major or minor, or documented medical reasons for needing more time to complete your program.
You must submit documents proving you have sufficient funds to cover the remaining time needed to complete your requirements.
You must be making good academic progress. If you are currently on probation, the extension request must be due to other reasons as listed above. Student may not be granted an extension due to continued failed courses or failure to make academic progress.
You must apply no later than two weeks before your current I-20 or DS-2019 expires.
How to Apply
How to Apply
Step 1
Step 1
Discuss your need for an extension with your academic advisor and clarify:
That you have been making good academic progress toward your degree and have not been on probation more than 1 semester;
Your reason for needing an extension to complete your academic program;
Your academic plan for each term of the remainder of your academic program, and
Your new program completion date.
Please note that if you have been previously approved for a program extension and now need additional time, your academic advisor must confirm the academic progress you’ve made since your previous extension.
Step 2
Step 2
Submit a request for an extension and upload scanned copies of:
Submit a request for an extension and upload scanned copies of:
your most recent I-94 record
proof of sufficient funds to cover the remaining time needed to complete your study. If you will use on-campus employment to contribute to your financial documents, upload documentation from your hiring manager, including the number of hours per week, number of weeks you will work and the hourly wage
relevant medical documentation (if the extension is due to a medical reason). This documentation can either be:
A letter:
on medical office letterhead and dated,
include your name and ACU ID number or your date of birth,
state when your medical condition that affected your academic studies occurred, and
be signed by a suitable, qualified U.S. medical doctor
A copy of your previous I-20 that indicated you have previously been authorized for a medical reduced course load.
Click this link to begin your Extension request
Your request will then be verified by your academic advisor.
It may take up to 5 business days to process your request. If approved, you will receive a new I-20 with the extended end date.
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