F-1 and J-1 Student Transfer Form - ISSO - Columbia University 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
2. Begin by filling in your personal details in the 'To be completed by the student' section. Enter your Family Name, First Name, Date of Birth, Current Status (F-1 or J-1), and SEVIS ID number.
3. Indicate if you plan to travel overseas before starting your program at Columbia. If yes, provide your travel dates.
4. Authorize a DSO/ARO from your previous institution to complete section B by providing the name of the school.
5. Sign and date the form, then include your email address and phone number for further communication.
6. Next, have your international student adviser complete their section. They will need to fill in the Transfer Release Date and confirm your eligibility for transfer.
7. Ensure that they provide information regarding your last date of attendance and any Optional Practical Training or Academic Training authorizations.
8. Finally, submit the completed form as a PDF file via email to issodocs@columbia.edu before the deadline.

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