Replace or Update Form I-20

If an international student's Form I-20 is out-of-date, damaged, lost or stolen, it must be updated or replaced immediately.

The Form I-20 is a federal government document wherein the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) certifies to the U.S. government that an international student is eligible to receive an F-1 student visa.  It certifies that an international student meets all admissions and other requirements necessary to obtain or keep an F-1 student visa while studying in the U.S.

If your Form I-20 is out-of-date, damaged, lost or stolen, it must be updated or replaced by your International Student Advisor immediately.  

Form I-20 Information 

  • Your academic program information
  • Dates you are legally permitted to remain in the U.S.
  • U.S. Customs entry and exit information

Your Form I-20 must never expire and must be updated whenever any information regarding your stay in the U.S. changes.  Updates may include:

  • Change of address
  • Change in plan to return to your home country and re-enter the U.S.
  • Change in your academic program of study
  • You need to drop a class or request additional time to complete your studies