GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TOURO UNIVERSITY FORM I-20
This application is for international students fully accepted to a degree program at Touro University. International students must obtain
a Form I-20 to apply for F-1 visa or continue their studies in the U.S. Please email a completed I-20 application form with all required
documents to the International Admissions to start your I-20 application process.
Financial Support Documents
U.S. Code of Federal Regulations requires that all international student applicants provide proof of sufficient funds to
cover full-tuition and living expenses for themselves and/or their dependents before we can issue an I-20 Form.
Students must prove their financial ability to pay the first year of studies including tuition, fees, and living expenses and
their ability to pay the full term of study (Touro University College of Dental Medicine (TCDM) applicants: refer
TCDM's tuition policy for financial requirements). Minimum financial support requirements for your program
can be obtained from your respective International Students Admissions Representative from the drop-down menu.
Acceptable Financial support documents:
Official bank statements of savings or checking accounts.
Approved educational loans.
Asset statements.
Fixed deposits or government bonds with maturing date.
Scholarships from schools, governments, or other organizations.
An affidavit of support for free room and board with proof of residency.
Requirements of all financial documents:
Comprehensive document in the English Language or have English language translation.
Documents must indicate the values (balance) and currency.
Current statements within the last 6 months from the submission date of I-20 application.
Proof of English proficiency:
International applicants whose first language is not English are required to submit proof of English proficiency that is
required by their programs. The requirement varies by the programs. If your program requires higher English proficiency
level than the minimum requirements, you have to fulfill the program’s English proficiency requirements.
F-2 Dependents
If you accompany your dependents (spouse and/or children) to the U.S., you will need to submit the following documents
for F2 I-20 issuance.
Proof of relationship: marriage certificate for spouse/ birth certificates for children
Additional financial support per annum: $7500 for your spouse and $5000 for each child
For Touro College of Dental Medicine: Mr. James DeMaio Sr. [email protected] 914-594-3003
I-20 Application Checklist
General Documents
o Application for I-20
o A copy of University acceptance letter
o A copy of the Biographic page(s) of
passport
o Proof of English proficiency
o Financial support documents
General Financial Documents
o Official bank statement(s) within 6
months of the I-20 application
submission date
Sponsor funds if applicable
o Official bank statement(s) within 6 months of
the I-20 application submission date
o Notarized Affidavit of Support
o Proof of Income (optional)
Room and Board Sponsor in the U.S. if applicable
o Proof of address
o Notarized Affidavit of Support for Room and
Board
Transfer Students
o All general documents (see above)
o All financial documents (see above)
o Completed Touro University SEVIS Transfer
Form
o Copies of all previously issued Form I-20s
o Copies
of F1 visa and I-94
Change of Status &
Reinstatement Students
Please consult with DSO for appropriate
requirements.
All documents must be LEGIBLE electronic copies.
After you submit a completed I-20 Application and all required documents to the the Office of International and
Veteran Student Affairs , t h e D S O will issue your I-20. You shall receive an original I-20 with instructions for your
F1 visa application process. For further questions or concerns, please contact the Office of International and
Veteran Student Affairs at 3 Times Square Rm. 206, New York, NY 10036; Phone:(212) 463-0400 ext.55607 or
55391. More information can be found on the International Student Website here.
* You are required to contact the Office of International and Veteran Student Affairs for visa validation before you
begin the program.
TOURO UNIVERSITY APPLICATION FOR FORM I-20
Complete all of the following information and submit it to International Student Admissions.
PART I: Student Information
1. Name (as in passport)
First: Last:
2. Touro Student I D #
T
3. Date of Birth (MM/ DD /YYYY)
4. Phone number
+
5. Email Address
6. Country of Birth
7. Country of Citizenship
8. Current Status / Visa Type
in the US (If already in the US)
PART II: Address Information
1. Foreign Address in Home Country: Street, City, State, Zip code, and Country
2. U.S. Address: Street, City, State, Zip code (required for transfer students)
3. Mailing Address: Street, City, State, Zip code, and Country
PART III: Mailing Option for I-20
Please note that all F1 students will receive an original electronic I-20 to Touro student email. If you need an original I-20
with a wet signature please contact the DSO.
Pick Up
International Mail