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University of Florida

Transfer To UF

The process for transferring to UF is:  

  • Connect with a UF faculty member to host your visit. 
  • Your UF host department will work with you to prepare your transfer-in application. 
  • Once the application is complete, your UF host department will submit the application to EVS. 
  • You will receive an email from EVS instructing you to complete your section of the application and pay the EVS processing fee.  
  • EVS will review your application. 
  • Once it is approved, EVS will coordinate your transfer with the RO/ARO (immigration advisor) at your current institution.  

 

Required Documents 

Your UF host department will work with you to prepare your transfer-in application. One of the required documents is the UF Transfer-In Form.  

  • This form is required to confirm the logistics of the SEVIS transfer.  
  • You must complete the top portion and sign at the bottom of the page. 
  • The RO/ARO at your current US institution must complete the “Current Program Sponsor Information.” 
  • The SEVIS transfer release date must be the same as the start date on your UF offer letter. 

UF Transfer-In Form

If your current institution requires additional forms be completed by EVS for the transfer process, you are welcome to email these forms to your EVS advisor or provide your EVS advisor's email to your current immigration advisor. EVS will only be able to complete the forms after EVS has reviewed and approved your transfer application.

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends! We recommend you and your UF host department begin to prepare the application 2 months in advance of the start date. Whenever possible, wait to resign from your previous position until EVS has approved your transfer.  

Your UF DS-2019 will be issued when:

  1. your SEVIS transfer date arrives,
  2. you complete your EVS online check-in application, and
  3. you attend the mandatory EVS orientation.

If you would like your UF DS-2019 on your transfer date, please complete your online check-in application two weeks before your transfer date. 

Yes.

No. You must remain in the US until you have completed the check-in process and received your UF DS-2019.  

EVS charges a processing fee of $100 per person.