Immigration & Financial Requirements

In order to pursue a degree, international students must be authorized in their current visa status.

Immigration regulations require that international students holding F-1 or J-1 student visas be certified as full-time students during the academic year. F-1 graduate students are required to be enrolled in 9 credit hours and are allowed to take up to 3 credits of on-line coursework towards this requirement. J-1 visa holders are also required to enroll in 9 credit hours, but are not allowed to take online classes toward the 9-credit requirement.

Other visa categories may be eligible to study in the U.S. Students who do not hold an F-1 or J-1 student status should contact the International Programs Office for rules governing enrollment while in the U.S.
    

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations require that every international student verify the availability of funds to pay for educational and living expenses before an I-20 or DS-2019 form to obtain a visa to enter the U.S. can be issued.

Complete and return the following to the Graduate Admissions Office regardless of your source(s) of funding:

• Certificate of Financial Responsibility Form
• Copy of Passport: for Applicant and all accompanying dependents requiring a Certificate of Eligibility (I-20)
• Copy of Visa: If currently in the US

 
Note: All financial documents must be in English and must bear a signature, official seal, or be on letterhead from an official agency. Documents must be dated within 6 months of receipt.
     

All students currently in F-1 status at any type of institution (college, university, intensive English institute) in the U.S. who plan to transfer to the University of Idaho must complete the transfer procedure through SEVIS. Complete this form and return by fax or mail to the Graduate Admissions Office at the University of Idaho.

SEVIS Record Transfer Request

Transfer Procedure:

1. Receive admission to the University of Idaho,
2. Notify your current school of your intentions to transfer,
3. Complete Part I of this form (only after you have been admitted and choose to attend UI),
4. Have an international student advisor at your current institution complete Part II,
5. After you and your current school have determined the date to have your SEVIS record electronically released to the University of Idaho, promptly return this form,
6. After the release date, the University of Idaho will produce an I-20.