Contact

International Programs
and Services
Rhoads Hall Mezzanine
Phone: 812.237.2440
isu-ips@mail.indstate.edu

Office Hours:
8:00am-4:30pm Mon-Fri

Advising Hours:
Maria Chaqra
9:00am-12:00pm Mon-Fri

i-20 extension

Students may request an extension of studies for reasons such as health problems, changes in major, or other unforeseen problems. Extensions are granted in situations where the student has to complete studies on time. F-1 students who will not complete their program of study by the end date on their I-20 need to request a program extension from International Programs and Services within 30 days before the document expires.

Requirements:

Have maintained status throughout academic career
Made normal progress toward completing program
Was unable to complete studies by end date on I-20
Have a compelling reason for delay in completion of studies
- Documented through the student’s own statement describing his/her academic progress and explaining why the extension is needed
- Documented through the academic advisor including:
  - Academic reasons for delay in completion
  - Number of courses or thesis credits lacking for completion
  - Amount of additional time needed to complete study
Proof of financial support for additional time requested
Request submitted to the International Programs and Services 30 days before the current I-20 expires

For more information contact, please contact you immigration advisor:

Maria Chaqra at maria.chaqra@indstate.edu (if your last name begins with A-J)
Pamela Tabor at Pamela.Tabor@indstate.edu (if your last name begins with K-Z)

Click here to download the extension of I-20 form.