Pre-Arrival Webinar: SEVIS Transfers

Join ISPO as we discuss the steps of transferring your SEVIS record to UC San Diego. If you are currently attending an academic institution in the United States (e.g. high school, college, or university) and would like to transfer your SEVIS record, then this webinar is for you!

0:00 Intro
1:25 Today's Goals
1:55 What is a SEVIS Transfer?
3:01 Eligibility for a SEVIS Transfer
4:23 Locating Your Program End Date
7:05 Your Grace Period
8:27 Your Grace Period (On OPT)
9:31 Option To Take During Your Grace Period
10:22 Pursuing a New Program in the U.S.
10:44 SEVIS Transfer Process
14:19 If Currently Enrolled/In Grace Period
16:27 If Currently on OPT
18:37 Choosing a Release Date
21:09 How to Request a SEVIS Transfer
23:25 Coordinating with your Current School
24:35 Transfer Pending Period
26:58 2021/2022 SEVP Guidance
29:05 Recieving a New SEVIS ID Number
30:53 Resources
31:16 Q&A Session!

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