Transferring an I-20

If You’re Transferring from Another U.S. School:

  1. Download a copy of your admit letter from the .
  2. Take this letter to your current school and ask them to transfer your SEVIS record to ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ using the SEVIS School Code: SFR214F00627000.
  3. Make this request at least ten business days before classes start at ±«ÓãÖ±²¥.
  4. Update your mailing address in My±«ÓãÖ±²¥ to your current U.S. address.
  5. After confirming that your SEVIS record has been successfully transferred to ±«ÓãÖ±²¥, please email us at international-admission@sjsu.edu with both your name and your 9-digit ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ 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 ±«ÓãÖ±²¥. Your initial I-20 from ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ 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