Temple University International Student and Scholar Services

International Student and Scholar Services
 

What to do when your I-20 is going to Expire

When you entered the United States, you were given permission to remain here in F-1 student status for Duration of Status (D/S). Duration of status means the period during which the student is pursuing a full course of study at an educational institution approved by the Service for attendance by foreign students, or engaging in authorized practical training following completion of studies, plus 60 to:

 

  • If you will  not meet degree requirements before your document expires, apply for an extension.

If you will be meeting degree requirements, you have the following options:

 If you have already decided to depart the U.S. Please complete the “exit form” available at http://www.temple.edu/ois/pdfs/f1/exitformforfandjstudents.pdf.

 If you will be transferring to another school please obtain and submit the transfer out request form which is available at http://www.temple.edu/ois/pdfs/j1/TransferOutRequestForm.pdf

 If you have any questions regarding the contents of this site please either call or come to the office during walk-in hours. Walk-in  in hours are Monday - Friday from 1:30 - 3:00 or send an e-mail to ois@temple.edu