CERTIFICATION OF FINANCES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (CFIS)
Requesting an I-20 or DS-2019 document from American University
Instructions for International Students:
You must sign and complete all sections of this form, attach proof of financial ability, and send it to your Admissions Office.

Part I GENERAL INFORMATION (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY STUDENT ID #: _________________

7 Digit Number

NAME (Mr./Ms) __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
As it appears on your passport Last
First
Middle
BIRTHDATE: ____________________ COUNTRY OF BIRTH: __________________________
CITY OF BIRTH: ___________________________
Month Day Year
COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP: _____________________________
COUNTRY OF LEGAL RESIDENCY: _____________________________________
TELEPHONE: _________________________________________
ADMITTED TO: BA/BS
CERTIFICATE

MA/MS
NON-

PHD

EMAIL: _________________________________________________________
PROGRAM:

CAS
KOGOD
ABROAD AT AU

SIS
SPA
SOC
WCL
WASHINGTON SEMESTER

PERMANENT MAILING ADDRESS (NON‐U.S. MAILING ADDRESS IS REQUIRED FOR ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS):
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________ COUNTRY: _____________________________

U.S. MAILING ADDRESS (REQUIRED FOR IMMIGRATION TRANSFER STUDENTS):
STREET: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY: ___________________________________________ STATE: _______________________ ZIP CODE: ____________________ COUNTRY: USA

ADDRESS TO MAIL YOUR I‐20 OR DS‐2019 (PLACE AN “X”
PERMANENT MAILING ADDRESS
U.S. MAILING ADDRESS
STUDENT PICK-UP
OTHER

IN THE APPROPRIATE BOX):

Part II INDICATE THE TYPE OF IMMIGRATION DOCUMENT REQUESTED FOR STUDY (PLACE AN “X”  IN THE APPROPRIATE BOX)
REQUESTING AN I‐20 (FOR F‐1 VISA) FROM AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

o o I am outside the U.S. and am requesting an I‐20 to be issued by American University in order to obtain an F‐1 student visa.
I am currently studying at a U.S. institution on an F‐1 and will transfer my immigration status to American University. Therefore, I am requesting an I‐20 to be issued by American University. (Please submit a copy of your current I‐20 and a completed Immigration Transfer‐
In Form*)
Name and location of U.S. school most recently attended:____________________________________________
Dates of attendance:__________________________
I am in the U.S. on another visa, and I want to change to an F‐1. Specify current visa type: _________

REQUESTING A DS‐2019 (FOR J‐1 VISA) FROM AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
My financial sponsor requires that I study on a J‐1 visa. I am requesting a DS‐2019 to be issued by American University. o Name of financial sponsor: __________________________________________ o My current job title (or student status) in my home country: ____________________________________________________
I am currently on a J‐1 and will transfer my immigration status to American University. Therefore, I am requesting a DS‐2019 to be issued by
American University. (Please submit a copy of your current DS‐2019 and a completed Immigration Transfer‐In Form*). o Name of current J‐1 Program Sponsor: ______________________________________________
I am in the U.S. on another visa, and I want to change to a J‐1. Specify current visa type: _________

NOT REQUESTING AN I‐20 OR DS‐2019 FROM AMERICAN UNIVERSITY (CURRENTLY ON OTHER VISA CATEGORY)
I will study on a ______ visa, and will not need immigration documents from American University.

* The Immigration Transfer‐In Form can be found here: http://www.american.edu/ocl/isss/forms.cfm.

CERTIFICATION OF FINANCES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (CFIS)
Requesting an I-20 or DS-2019