{"id":3735,"date":"2023-03-23T14:17:03","date_gmt":"2023-03-23T19:17:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/services\/get-your-i-20-apply-for-a-visa\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T16:08:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T21:08:02","slug":"get-your-i-20-apply-for-a-visa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/services\/students\/get-your-i-20-apply-for-a-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Your Immigration Document & Apply for a Visa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Degree-seeking students that need a visa to study at 51ÁÔÆæ should obtain an F-1 visa. Students participating in an exchange program, or degree-seeking students required by their sponsor, should obtain a J-1 visa. 
 
After you are admitted to 51ÁÔÆæ, you must request an I-20 (F-1) or DS-2019 (J-1), the official U.S. document required for your student visa application. Your I-20\/DS-2019 indicates the school you are attending, level of education, area of study, expected program completion date, and information on how you will finance your education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Requesting your I-20 or DS-2019<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You will be able to request your I-20 or DS-2019 in your application portal<\/a> after you have viewed your admission letter. When the request is available, look for the form titled \u201cDo you need an I-20 (F-1) or DS-2019 (J-1) to study at 51ÁÔÆæ on a student visa?” and follow the instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nProof of Funding Information<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Deadline to request your I-20 or DS-2019:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n