SEVIS Transfer Out

If you are a current ISU international student who will be transferring to another U.S. institution to continue your studies, you may be eligible to transfer your SEVIS record. An academic transfer allows you to transfer your academic record from one school to another, while a SEVIS transfer allows you to transfer your F-1/J-1 record from one school to another.

If you are a J-1 student wishing to transfer your SEVIS record, please visit ISSS during walk-in hours.

Transfer Out Request

An F-1 student can request a transfer of their SEVIS record by submitting a Transfer Out Request in the ISSS Portal. Before submitting the form, ISSS recommends that you:

• Contact the international office at your new school to notify them of your intent to transfer your SEVIS record. Ask them whether they have a Transfer In form that needs to be completed by ISSS.
• See Tips for Choosing a SEVIS Record Release Date to help choose the best transfer release date for you.
• Visit FAQ for F-1 Transfers for more information regarding the SEVIS transfer process.

What is the benefit of having my SEVIS record transferred?

• You do not have to pay the SEVIS fee again
• You can stay in the US while you are in between schools
• You can count time at ISU towards meeting the “one full academic year requirement” at your new institution

Am I eligible for a SEVIS transfer?

• I have been admitted to another school.
• I will begin my new program in the next available term or within 5 months of my last day of attendance at ISU (whichever is sooner). If I am currently on OPT, I will begin my new program within 5 months of the SEVIS transfer date or my last day of work authorization (whichever is sooner).
• I am requesting the SEVIS transfer before the end of the 60 day grace period following my completion of studies or the last day of my OPT work authorization.