Returning Students

What is a Returner? 

Undergraduate students who have left EMU without graduating and wish to return to complete their degree program would be considered returners. Returner students would not have to go through admissions process again. 

Eligibility 

Only students who did not complete their degree are eligible for a Returner I-20. Student's applying for a new program will need to go through the admissions process through International Admissions

Documents Required to Apply for a Returner I-20

SEVIS Transfers and Visa Renewals

Student's who are studying at another SEVP approved institution, and plan to transfer their SEVIS record back to EMU will need to make sure that they have completed all appropriate steps before having their school transfer their SEVIS record back to EMU. Remember, if you are inside the U.S. and maintaining status, you do not need to apply for a new visa even if it has expired.

If a student is outside the U.S. and they still have a valid F-1 visa, they will not need to apply for a new F-1 visa. They can use their previous F-1 visa, and the returner I-20 to enter the U.S. no earlier than 30 days before the program start date listed on the I-20. If the F-1 visa has expired, the student will need to use the returner I-20 to apply for a new F-1 visa. 

 

 

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