SEVIS Record Transfer Out Form

Complete the following steps in order to transfer your SEVIS record to another school within the United States

1. Complete the form below in its entirety
2.  Attach a copy of your admission letter to your new school

Important notes 

• If you are currently on OPT, your employment authorization will end on the date your record is transferred to the new school
• Your SEVIS record must be transferred to the new school within 60 days of the last date of study at UNI
• Before requesting a transfer out of your Sevis record, academic withdrawal needs to be completed
• If you are transferring without attending the University of Northern Iowa, you must transfer within 30 days of the beginning date of your Form I‐20.
  • Also, you must send a copy of each of the following documents 
    • Visa
    • Passport
    • Both sides of your I‐94 card
    • Both sides of your Form I‐20
    •  Your current U.S. address
• You must begin your studies at the next possible start date at the new school. Your break cannot be longer than five (5) months
• Upon receipt of the documents above, we will transfer your SEVIS record to the requested school. The school you are transferring to will issue you a new Form I‐20. You do not need to repay the SEVIS fee
• Once your record is transferred to your new school it is very difficult to reverse the transfer

Contact the Office for International Engagement with any questions at international@uni.edu or at 319.273.6422