CERTIFICATION OF FINANCES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (CFIS)
Requesting an I-20 or DS-2019 document from American University
All sections of this form must be completed, signed, and accompanied by proof of financial funds before it is sent to your admissions office.
Note: Please make sure that your biographical data (Name, Date of Birth, and Citizenship) match your passport.
Part I - GENERAL INFORMATION (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY )
AU STUDENT ID #: _______________ GENDER: Female Male Other
7 Digit Number
NAME __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
As it appears on your passport
BIRTHDATE: ____________________ COUNTRY OF BIRTH: __________________________
CITY OF BIRTH: ___________________________
COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP: _____________________________
COUNTRY OF LEGAL RESIDENCY: _____________________________________
TELEPHONE: _________________________________________
EMAIL: _________________________________________________________
APPLYING/ADMITTED TO: BA/BS MA/MS PHD PROGRAM: CAS KOGOD SIS SPA SOC WCL
CERTIFICATE NON-DEGREE JD SJD SOE ABROAD AT AU WASHINGTON SEMESTER
PERMANENT MAILING ADDRESS (NON
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U.S. MAILING ADDRESS IS REQUIRED FOR ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS):
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________ COUNTRY: _____________________________
U.S. MAILING ADDRESS (REQUIRED FOR IMMIGRATION TRANSFER STUDENTS):
STREET: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY: ___________________________________________ STATE: _______________________ ZIP CODE: ____________________ COUNTRY: USA
F-1: We will send an email containing a link to download the I-20 from iEagle once your I-20 form has been created.
J-1: Place a check where you would like AU to mail your DS-2019: BETWEEN THE DATES OF ____________ TO ____________ (MM/DD/YY)
PERMANENT MAILING ADDRESS
U.S. MAILING ADDRESS
OTHER ___________________________________________________________
Part II - INDICATE THE TYPE OF IMMIGRATION DOCUMENT REQUESTED FOR STUDY (PLACE AN “X” IN THE APPROPRIATE BOX)
REQUESTING AN I‐20 (FOR F‐1 VISA) FROM AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
I am outside the U.S. and am requesting an I‐20 to be issued by American University in order to obtain an F‐1 student visa.
I am currently studying at a U.S. institution on an F‐1 and will transfer my immigration status to American University. Therefore, I am
requesting an I‐20 to be issued by American University. (Please submit a copy of your current I‐20 and a completed Immigration
Transfer-In Form*)
• Name and location of U.S. school most recently attended: ______________________________________________________________
• Dates of attendance: __________________________
I am a student at American University, and I am beginning a new degree program in ____________________________________________
I am in the U.S. on another visa, and I want to change to an F‐1. Specify current visa type: ________________
_______________________________________________
REQUESTING A DS‐2019 (FOR J‐1 VISA) FROM AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
My financial sponsor requires that I study on a J‐1 visa. I am requesting a DS‐2019 to be issued by American University.
• Name of financial sponsor: __________________________________________
• My current job title (or student status) in my home country: ____________________________________________________
I am currently in J‐1 status and will transfer my immigration status to American University. Therefore, I am requesting a DS‐2019 to be issued
by American University. (Please submit a copy of your current DS‐2019 and a completed Immigration Transfer‐In Form*).
• Name of current J‐1 Program Sponsor: _____________________ _____________________________________________
NOT REQUESTING AN I‐20 OR DS‐2019 FROM AMERICAN UNIVERSITY (CURRENTLY ON OTHER VISA CATEGORY)
I will study on a __________ visa, and will not need immigration documents from American University.
I am in the U.S. on another visa, and I want to change to a J-1. Specify current visa type:_________