Replacing a lost, damaged, or stolen I-20 or DS-2019

All international students who study in the United States must have a Form I-20 “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status” or Form DS-2019 Certificate of “Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status”. 

If you need to replace your  I-20 or DS-2019, please submit a request via the ISSC eForm Portal: 

• Replacement and Travel I-20  or,
• Replacement of your DS-2019

If your DS-2019 is not issued by ASU ISSC, please contact your J-1 Program Sponsor for a replacement of your DS-2019. If your document is stolen, you may be asked to provide a police incident report.

You can request a replacement I-20 for one of the following reasons:

• You require a travel signature
• You have lost your I-20
• Your I-20 has been damaged
• Your I-20 was stolen
• You require a continued attendance I-20

• Visa Appointment

   

• You need proof of approved OPT/employment
• You need proof of updated employment on OPT

• It is required for your H-1B or other visa application

   

• You require a Cap-Gap Extension I-20