2026-2027 I-20 Application To apply for an F-1 student visa, international students must complete the enclosed I-20 application. The Form I-20 serves as your official invitation to schedule a visa interview at a U.S. embassy or consulate. The I-20 application must be submitted with financial documentation demonstrating readily available funds to cover the educational expenses you are expected to incur during one academic year. Long Island University is required to verify that you have sufficient financial resources to cover tuition, fees, and living expenses for your full-time program, as well as the living expenses of any dependents.
ALL APPLICANTS must submit the following before an I-20 can be issued: 1. International Tuition Deposit 2. Completed and Signed I-20 Application 3. Copy of Passport Identification Page 4. Supporting Financial Documentation • Bank statements must be in English and no more than 3 months old from the time of submission. • Bank statements or other financial documents must be signed or stamped as official by the bank. • Financial documents submitted for I-20 issuance must generally show sufficient liquid funds (such as bank statements, scholarships, official sponsorship letters, or approved student loans). For loans, documents should include the loan approval letter, the amount approved, and the disbursement date. 5. If you are currently in the US on an F-1 student visa you must submit the abovementioned documents and: • Submit a copy of your current I-20. • Submit a copy of your current F-1 Student Visa. • Contact your current university or school and request your SEVIS record be transferred to Long Island University. Your current university will ask for a copy of your LIU offer letter and School Code. The Brooklyn Campus School Code is NYC214F01742004 and the Post Campus School Code is NYC214F01742000.
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