SEVIS Transfer Documents

If you currently hold an active Form I-20 or Form DS-2019, you must transfer your F-1 or J-1 immigration record from your previous institution to Georgetown Law before starting your studies.

You must submit your completed Applicant Information Form(This link opens in a new tab) with SEVIS transfer information and supporting transfer documents into the International Student Portal no later than 2 weeks prior to your program start date listed on the Proof of Funding(This link opens in a new tab) page. However, the date your SEVIS record is released to Georgetown Law can be after this deadline. You may finish current semester coursework or post-completion training with your current institution.

F-1 students are eligible to initiate transfer of their SEVIS record up to 60 days following the end date listed on their current Form I-20 or Post-Completion OPT EAD card. The Georgetown Law F-1 SEVIS School Code is WAS214F00001001.

J-1 students must initiate transfer of their SEVIS record before the program end date listed on their current Form DS-2019. The Georgetown University J-1 SEVIS Program Number is P-1-01850.

Please upload the following materials into the SEVIS Transfer Documents section of the International Student Portal:

• Copy of Current Insitution’s Form I-20 or Form DS-2019
• Most Recent F-1 or J-1 Visa (if applicable)
• Most Recent I-94 Entry Record(This link opens in a new tab)

Additionally, SEVIS transfer students must report their current U.S. physical home address and phone number as a Local Off Campus(This link opens in a new tab) address and phone number in GU Experience(This link opens in a new tab). Students who are currently outside of the United States must enter this information within 10 days of U.S. reentry.