Online Transfer In for F-1 Students
Carefully read the instructions listed below, then use the button at the bottom of this page to start your Transfer In.
Overview & Eligibility for SEVIS Transfer
A “transfer in” of your F-1 SEVIS record means to change your immigration sponsorship from one educational institution in the US to another, to continue your F-1 studies. If your F-1 status is currently ‘SEVIS Active’ at another institution in the U.S., you may be able to transfer your SEVIS record from your current school to Queens College. The SEVIS transfer in is for immigration purposes only and is completely separate from transferring academic credits to the university.
QUEENS COLLEGE SEVIS SCHOOL CODE:
The City University of New York Queens College
NYC214F00812015
Eligibility for SEVIS Transfer
F-1 STUDENTS: You will be eligible for a SEVIS transfer if you meet all of the following criteria:
- You have continually maintained F-1status at your current school (e.g. no status violations)
- You are currently in SEVIS ‘Active’ F-1 status (this includes periods of post-completion OPT) and have continually maintained status for the duration of your F-1 program.
- NOTE: We cannot accept ‘Completed’ or ‘Terminated’ SEVIS records.
- Your Queens College program begins within 5-months of your current I-20 end date or F-1 OPT EAD end date.
- You have been accepted to Queens College
Advantages to Transferring your SEVIS record
There are several advantages to transferring your SEVIS record, including:
- You keep your current SEVIS ID number and F-1 record
- You do not have to pay the SEVIS FEE again
- If your F-1 visa is still valid, you can continue to use it until its expiration date. It is OK if your old school’s name is on your visa
- You will be allowed to remain in the U.S. or travel in and out of the U.S. in between programs
- You are not subject to the 30-day entry restriction (entering no earlier than 30 days before your program starts) and can enter the U.S. at any point before your program
- You can participate in any pre-program activities before your start date, as long as you have electronically checked in to ISS office with your Queens College I-20.
- On-campus employment: you are eligible to engage in on-campus employment
SEVIS Transfer Timing
F-1 Students:
ISS must receive your transferred record within 60 days of your I-20 end date or F-1 OPT EAD end date. Consult with your current school to determine transfer timing. A few reminders:
- Your existing F-1 SEVIS record must be transferred from your current institution to Queens College no later than the 60-day Grace Period following your I-20 end date
- If you are finishing OPT, you can transfer your SEVIS record during OPT or during the 60-day grace period following your OPT end date.
- If you transfer your record while on post-completion OPT, your OPT will automatically end and any remaining OPT time will be forfeited.