Please contact The International Office with any Questions at:
InternationalPrograms@nwacc.edu or 479-986-4069 479-619-2224
I-20 Program Extension Form
For Students in F-1 Status (Section A)
All non-immigrants in F-1 student status are required by federal regulations to complete their academic program requirements
OR obtain a program extension no later than the completion date listed under the Student’s Form I-20. Failure to complete the
program requirements or obtain a program extension by the I-20 end date is a violation of non-immigrant status and
must be reported to Immigration & Customs Enforcement.
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Student Name NWACC ID#
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Phone Number NWACC Email
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Date of Birth Current Major SEVIS ID#
New Expected Completion Semester and Year: ______________________________________________
Semester and Year you began CURRENT Program: ___________________________________________
Please Check all that apply to support your need for a program extension:
___Change of major/programs ___Loss of credits upon transfer from other institutions
___Difficulty with English Language ___Difficulty with American educational methods
___Delays due to CO-OP/Internship/etc...
___Medical condition or illness (student must attach a doctor’s statement if this is selected)
___Other compelling academic reasons (please attach letter with further details/explanation)
Checklist of documents needed for extension approval:
Please email or deliver ALL of these items to the International Programs Office.
___I-20 Program Extension Form (both pages)
___Updated Proof of Financial Support (from within the last 6 months)
___Current I-20 from program study
___Passport
___I-94 (from most recent entry into the U.S. if applicable)
Please contact The International Office with any Questions at:
InternationalPrograms@nwacc.edu or 479-986-4069 479-619-2224
I-20 Program Extension Form
For Students in F-1 Status (Section B)
To be completed by Student’s Academic Advisor
Advisor: The student named below holds F-1 non-immigrant status and is required by the Department of Homeland Security to
obtain a program extension if he/she will not be able to complete the academic program listed on the current I-20 by the end
dated listed. Please assist us in evaluating the student’s request for a program extension by completing the following
information. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the International Programs Office. Thank you!
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Student Name NWACC ID#
1. Is the student named above currently in good academic standing? ___Yes ___No
2. Is the student making normal and satisfactory progress in his/her degree program?___Yes ___No
3. Has the student been delayed in completing the program requirements due to any ___Yes ___No
periods of academic warning, limited enrollment, and/or suspension?
4. Do you recommend that the student be given a program extension? ___Yes ___No
5. Semester and year you expect the student to complete all degree requirements _______________
6. Please add any comments you feel appropriate in the space below or by attaching a letter.
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Advisor Signature Date
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Advisor Name