The I-20 is the "Certificate of Eligibility,” meaning a student is "eligible" to apply for an F-1 student visa.
After receiving an I-20 from UC, students make an appointment to apply for the F-1 visa at the local U.S. embassy or consulate.
Students must present both the F-1 visa and the I-20 to a U.S. Immigration inspector upon arrival at the port of entry.
CEAS has many outstanding research centers, institutes, and labs. For a complete listing visit: https://ceas.uc.edu/research.html