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I-20s may be extended if a delay in program completion is caused byÌýwell-documented academic or medical reasonsÌýfor students in good academic and immigration status, such as:

• Change in Major (Undergraduate)
• Change in Thesis or Dissertation Research Topic (Phd)
• Unexpected Research Problems (Phd)
• Documented Illnesses
• Initial Academic Difficulties (UndergraduateÌýor Graduate)
• Other Academic Reasons (Phd)

Delays caused by academicÌýprobation, failing classes, or low GPA are not acceptable reasons for program extensionÌý[8 CFR 214.2(f)(7)(iii)]. Ìý

Any additional minor or certificate beyond the current program requirements are also not acceptable reasons for program extension.Ìý

I-20s can be extended for up toÌýone year at a time. Program extensions must be requestedÌýtwo months before the current I-20 expiresÌýand must be accompanied by the following:Ìý

1. Current financial documents (no older than 3 months) covering tuition and living expenses for the extended period. ÌýCost guidesÌýand list of acceptableÌýfinancial documentsÌýare available on the ISSS website. Ìý
2. If you are not self-funded or your financial sponsor has a different last name, please include a short memo signed by your financial sponsor attesting financial responsibility.Ìý

Please discuss theÌýprogram extension with your academic advisor before submitting the request to ISSS. Program extension can be requested using :

• Log into
• Click on “Current Studentâ€�
• Click on “Program Extension Requestâ€�

ISSS will review your request within 2 weeksÌýand contact you back if more information is needed.