Transferring to CSUF

For students that have attended college/university in the United States and are either transferring to Cal State Fullerton or are starting a new degree program here, please review the following information carefully:

• Notify your previous school to transfer your SEVIS record to California State University, Fullerton — LOS 214F00210000. Your school may require you to fill out the Transfer Release Form in order to transfer your SEVIS record.

• If your previous school has failed to "release" you from their program, the SEVIS system will not permit us to prepare your SEVIS I-20.

• If you are traveling, you must inform us before you leave. You must use the SEVIS I-20 or DS-2019 from Cal State Fullerton when you arrive at a U.S. airport. If you use your previous school's I-20, you will be considered out of status.

• If you have a valid F-1 or J-1 visa stamp, you do NOT have to go to the U.S. Embassy to obtain a new visa, even though the school indicated on the visa page is a different school.

• If you have failed to maintain status at your previous school, you must schedule an appointment with an advisor at the IEE Office to discuss your situation.

• For students who are starting a new degree program and are currently on Optional Practical Training (OPT), please be advised that once you receive the new I-20 from Cal State Fullerton, your OPT will be voided and you will no longer be allowed to continue working. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this, please bring your I-20 and OPT card (or Employment Authorization Document) to our office and discuss your situation with an advisor.

• If you are an American Language Program (ALP) student starting your degree program at Cal State Fullerton, and your current I-20 issued by ALP indicates your degree program, the "transfer" procedure is not necessary. If you are not sure what to do, please bring your I-20 to our office for advice.