SEVIS transfer out request form
SEVIS Immigration Transfer Out of Rochester
Are you planning to transfer your F-1 or J-1 student record to another US institution? You’ll need to request a SEVIS transfer of your F-1 or J-1 student record before you can begin your new program. This can be done through the URcompass SEVIS Transfer Out Request.
If you’re transferring before completing your academic program at the University of Rochester, either by withdrawal or academic transfer, you’ll need to get approval from your academic dean. Some transfer restrictions may apply.
Maintaining valid immigration status
To be eligible to transfer to another US institution, you must have maintained valid F-1 or J-1 status throughout your time at the University of Rochester. You must remain registered full-time, be pursuing authorized post-completion employment, or be within your allotted grace period until the date your SEVIS record is released to the new school.
Next steps at new school
Once your SEVIS record is released, you’ll need to request a new I-20 or DS-2019 from your new school and begin studies there in the next available term.
You must be registered full-time at the new school within five months of the SEVIS release date or the I-20 completion date from the University of Rochester, whichever is earlier. After the release date has passed, you will not be able to use Rochester-based work permissions, and ISO will no longer be able to access your immigration record.