On July 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security published a final rule eliminating Duration of Status for certain nonimmigrant students and exchange visitors. The rule takes effect on September 15, 2026. Please visit our Duration of Status Rule Change webpage for additional information and updates.
Replacing a lost, damaged, or stolen I-20 or DS-2019
F-1/J-1 students
Replacing an 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:
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