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I-20s may be extended if a delay in program completion is caused by��well-documented academic or medical reasons��for 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 (Undergraduate��or Graduate)
• Other Academic Reasons (Phd)

Delays caused by academic��probation, failing classes, or low GPA are not acceptable reasons for program extension��[8 CFR 214.2(f)(7)(iii)]. ��

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

I-20s can be extended for up to��one year at a time. Program extensions must be requested��two months before the current I-20 expires��and must be accompanied by the following:��

1. Current financial documents (no older than 3 months) covering tuition and living expenses for the extended period. ��Cost guides��and list of acceptable��financial documents��are available on the ISSS website. ��
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.��

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

• Log into
• Click on “Current Student”
• Click on “Program Extension Request”

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