Immigration Advising

Instructions for Transfer Students

Please be advised that if you are transferring to Moraine Valley, according to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service regulations, you must complete the following to process your legal transfer to Moraine Valley Community College and remain in legal F-1 student visa status. Failure to complete these procedures will cause you to be out of status and in violation your F-1 student regulations.

1. Notify your present school of your intent to transfer and have the school fill out the International Student Transfer Form.

2. Apply and be admitted to Moraine Valley Community College.

3. Submit valid passport information-photograph page, passport expiration date and I-94 Arrival Departure Record. Include photocopies of any F2 dependents.

4. During the first week of orientation and before classes begin, you must report to the International Student Affairs Office and speak to the International Student Admissions Specialist to process and complete the required USCIS transfer procedure.

5. Your transfer is considered pending until you register for classes.

6. Page 1 of your new SEVIS I-20 must be dated and signed by a Designated School Official to complete the transfer process.

If you have any questions, contact Diane Viverito, Assistant Dean, International Student Affairs, at (708) 974-5540 or visit our office, Building U, Student Union, U211.