IMMIGRATION DOCUMENT (F-1 VISA: FORM I-20)
APPLICATION FOR MATRICULATING STUDENTS
PART 1
Personal Information
1. Name as spelled in your passport
___________________________________________________________________________________
Family/Last Name
First Name
Middle Name
Enter your name exactly as shown in your passport.
2. Date of Birth: Month______ Day ______ Year _______ 3. Gender:
□ Male □ Female (Please check one)
4. Country of Birth: _________________________ 5. Country of Citizenship: ___________________
6. Country of Permanent Residence: _______________________________________________________
7. Permanent Address in Home Country
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Number and Street
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
City
Postal Code
Zip Code
8. Address in the United States (if known)
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Number and Street
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
City
Postal Code
Zip Code
9. Telephone __________________ Fax ___________________Email ___________________
10. Dependents:
A student wishing to have his/her family member(s) accompany him/her must document the following
amounts for each family member per calendar year of study: Spouse: $12,700 per calendar year; each child:
$3,036 per calendar year.
□ I plan to come without dependents
□ The following dependents will accompany me (list names and relationships):
1. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name (Family/First/Middle)
Date of Birth (M/D/Y)
Country of Birth
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Country of Citizenship
Gender
Relationship to you (Spouse/Child)
2. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name (Family/First/Middle)
Date of Birth (M/D/Y)
Country of Birth
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Country of Citizenship
Gender
Relationship to you (Spouse/Child)
Page 1 PART 2
(If you are in the United States, now, please complete this section. If not, continue to Part 3.)
What is your Immigration Status? You may apply regardless of your immigration status.
□ F-1
What is your SEVIS ID number? N_____________________________________
What is the purpose of your requested Form I-20? (Check one)
□ School Transfer
□ Change education level or program at Lock Haven University
□ Reinstatement to F-1 Status
□ Another Status: Which one? ___________________
Before we issue your Form I-20, we want to advise you. Please make an appointment to see John
Gradel ([email protected]) in the Institute for International Studies at LHU.
Do you plan to travel outside the U.S. before school starts?
□ Yes Tell us how you would like to get your Form I-20 in Part III.
□ No If you are F-1, you will receive a school transfer or other instructions.
If you hold another status, you must meet with IIS staff before a new Form I-20 can be issued.
PART 3
(If you are NOT in the United States now, complete this section.)
Did you recently attend school in the US in F-1 student status?
□ NO
□ YES
If yes, what was the last date of your attendance? ________________________
(Month/Day/Year)
If you attended a U.S. school last term and traveled home on holiday between academic terms, you
are considered a “School Transfer” and need to have your record transferred to us before your Form I20 or DS-2019 may be issued. Please contact your international student advisor at your previous school
immediately to authorize the release of your SEVIS record to us.
How do you prefer to receive your I-20?
□ Mail: Your Form I-20 will be sent standard airmail to the name and address you indicate in the
address box below. If you need express delivery service, you should request someone in the U.S. to
pick it up and send it to you. PRINT YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS IN ENGLISH, EXACTLY AS IT SHOULD
APPEAR ON THE ENVELOPE.
Complete Name:
Street 1:
Street 2:
City, State, Province:
Postal Code, Country:
Phone #:
Email Address:
□ HOLD for pick-up by:
Name:____________________________ Phone: __________________ Email: _______________
Please note, Photo I.D. (Identification) will be required.
Page 2 PART 4
Student’s Statement of Financial Support
(This section must be completed in full and requires supporting documents as noted below.)
What level of education will you be pursuing? _______________________________________________
(Associate’s or Bachelor’s)
What major will you declare? ______________________________________________________________
What are your estimated annual costs?
In order to determine the Total Estimated Cost, please complete Attachment A - Annual Costs for
International Students Worksheet for Matriculated Students.
Total Estimated Cost:
How will you be funded for each semester or year of your program of study?
Please check off your funding sources below and indicate how much will be provided or available to you every
year:
Source(s) of my support:
Amount
□ Personal Funds:
The amount available to me from my own resources
_________________
□ Funds from this school:
International Tuition Waiver Scholarship:
_________________
Athletic Scholarship:
_________________
Other:____________________________________________
_________________
□ Cash Funds from a Sponsor: (Complete Attachment B for each sponsor.)
Sponsor’s name: ___________________________________________
_________________
Sponsor’s name: ___________________________________________
_________________
□ Free Room and Board from a Sponsor: (Complete Attachment C.)
Sponsor’s name: ___________________________________________
Total amount available to me:
_________________
This amount must be greater than or equal to your minimum annual costs.
The following documents are attached to this application to prove my funding:
(All documents must be attached and submitted by the application deadline.)
My personal documents:
□ Bank/asset statement
□ Proof of income/assets
Funds from the School:
□ Award letter
□ Copy of contracts
Cash Sponsor’s documents:
□ Affidavit of Support (Attachment B)
□ Proof of Income
□ Bank Statement
Free Room and Board Sponsor’s Documents
□ Affidavit of Support (Attachment C)
□ Proof of Income
□ Lease, deed, rent recipes, phone bill
(this is, proof of residence)
Page 3 Attachment A
ANNUAL COSTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS WORKSHEET
FOR MATRICULATED STUDENTS
2015-2016 (Estimated)
TUITION AND SCHOOL FEES
Level of Education
Undergraduate
Tuition
$18,100
Fees
$3,225
Total
$21,325
Tuition if for 15 credits for each of the fall and spring semesters. Additional credits and
summer/winter credits is not included. Fees include activity, health, technology, and transportation fees.
ENTER YOUR TOTAL ESTIMATED ANNUAL
COSTS FOR TUTION AND FEES.
$______________
LIVING COSTS
Average living costs for a 12-month year are estimated below. This is a modest, “no extras” budget. It does
not include cell phone service, for example. It is highly recommended that you bring at least 10% more.
RESIDENCE HALL:
This is based on the average cost of shared room in a college dorm.
$6,150
MEAL PLAN (BOARD):
$3,450
PERSONAL ITEMS AND CLOTHING:
$ 500
HEALTH INSURANCE AND BOOKS:
Estimated at $2,000 annually.
$2,000
TOTAL:
$12,100
DEPENDENT COSTS
If you are going to be accompanied by a spouse of child, you must show additional evidence of financial
capability to cover their annual expenses in the following amount: $16,380 annually for your spouse; $5,232
for each child. (These costs do not include medical insurance, estimated at an additional $3,276 per year for
your spouse and $1,126 for your child.)
YOUR ESTIMATED ANNUAL COSTS
TUITION AND FEES
(Ex. $19,726)
______________
LIVING COSTS:
(Ex. $11,252) ______________
DEPENDENT COSTS:
(Ex. $16,380) ______________
TOTAL ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST:
Expect Annual Increases of Approximately 10% in Expenses
Page 4 Attachment B
SPONSOR’S AFFIDAVIT AND EVIDENCE OF ANNUAL CASH SUPPORT
WHAT DOES THIS AFFIDAVIT MEAN?
By completing this affidavit, you are swearing to the U.S government that you will provide this student with a
specific amount of money from your own financial resources for every year he or she is going to study Lock
Haven University and live in the U.S. You are also proving that you can afford the support you are promising
with the documents you have attached.
Before signing it, it is important to understand that you are making a financial commitment to the student
which should not be broken. Sponsors who fail to provide the promised support force students to drop out of
school and cause pain and suffering. Do not expect that the student will be able to help support the costs
through employment. Employment is strictly controlled by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and very
limited.
HOW TO COMPLETE THIS FORM:
 Fill this form out in English (or have it officially translated). Promise only the amount of money you are
able to give. The most common reason we reject affidavits if that we do not believe a sponsor can
afford to give as much as promised.
 Sign and date the affidavit.
 Attach the supporting evidence listed below. The affidavit will not be accepted without the required
supporting evidence.
 Give the student the original documents and have him or her submit them electronically or mail or fax
copies to us with the application for a Form I-20. The student will need to keep the originals to present
to the consul at the visa interview.
SUPPORTING EVIDENCE REQUIRED:
1. Proof of income (any of the following) with most recent pay stub:
 Income tax returns or receipts, or
 Pay stubs for last six months, or
 Bank/investment statements for the last six months
2. Bank statement in your name only. A monthly statement of balances and deposits.
 If another person’s name appears on your bank statement, that person must complete a separate
affidavit. A letter from a bank officer will not be accepted.
Page 5 Attachment B, Page 2
THIS IS MY SWORN PROMISE OF CASH SUPPORT
I, _____________________________________________, promise that I can and will give
My name
______________________________________________ no less than U.S. $ __________________
Full name of student
in cash for EVERY YEAR of the student’s program of study at Lock Haven University.
My relationship to the student is______________________________________________________________
Parent, spouse, brother/sister, friend
My address is:
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone _____________________ Fax____________________ Email______________________________
The following persons are fully or partially dependent upon me for their support. (Do not include the student
named above).
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Name
Relationship to me
Age
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Name
Relationship to me
Age
Name of my employer: _____________________________________________________________________
Annual salary: _____________________(USD) Other income: _______________________________ (USD)
My proof of income and bank statements are attached: □ Yes
□ No
I swear that the information I have provided above is true and correct
____________________________________________________________
Signature of Sponsor
___________________________
Today’s Date
Page 6 Attachment C
SPONSOR’S AFFIDAVIT AND PROOF OF FREE ROOM AND BOARD
What DOES THIS AFFIDAVIT MEAN?
By completing this affidavit, you are swearing to the U.S. government that this student will live with you free
of any charge for room and food for every year he or she is attending Lock Have University. (The student
cannot be required to provide you with any services such as, babysitting, cleaning, etc., in exchange for the
room and board, as that is employment.) You are also proving that you are the person who owns or rents the
property and can afford the support you are promising with the documents you have attached.
Before signing it, it is important to understand that you are making a financial commitment to the student that
should not be broken. Sponsors who fail to provide the promised support force students to drop out of school
and cause pain and suffering. Do not expect that the student will be able to help support the costs through
employment. Employment is strictly controlled by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and is very
limited.
HOW TO COMPLETE THIS FORM:
 Fill this form out completely in English or have it officially translated into English
 Sign and date the affidavit
 Attach the supporting evidence listed below. The affidavit will not be accepted without the required
supporting evidence.
 Give the student the original documents and have him or her submit them electronically or mail or fax
copies to us with the application for a Form 1-20. The student will need to keep the originals to present
to the consul at the visa interview.
SUPPORTING EVIDENCE REQUIRED:
1. Proof of income (any of the following), with most recent pay stub:
 Income tax returns or receipts, or
 Pay stubs for last six months, or
 Bank/investment statements for the last six months
2. Bank statement in your name only. A monthly statement of balances and deposits.
 If another person’s name appears on your bank statement, that person must complete a separate
affidavit.
3. Copy of your deed, lease, current rent receipts or current phone bill to prove that you are the
person who owns or rents the property.
Page 7 Attachment C, Page 2
THIS IS MY SWORN PROMISE OF FREE ROOM AND BOARD
I, _________________________________________________________ promise that for each year
My name
of his/her study at Lock Haven University, ___________________________________________
Full name of student
will live free of any charge with me in my home at:
__________________________________________________________________________________
Address
_______________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________
City, State, Zip
I will not require any type of service to be performed in exchange for this benefit.
If the student if presently in the U.S., does he/she currently live with you?
□ Yes
□ No
My Relationship with the student is ______________________________________________________
Parent, spouse, brother/sister, friend
□ I own this property
□ I rent this property
My proof of income and deed or lease are attached: □ Yes □ NO
I swear that the information I have provided above is true and correct
_________________________________________________________________
Signature of Sponsor
_____________________________
Today’s Date
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