Requesting an I-20

In order to request a Form I-20 document from UC Berkeley for your F-1 student visa, you will need to log into your ISS Portal. Please note that you will use your campus CalNet credentials to access your ISS Portal.

What is the ISS Portal?

While you are a visiting student, you will use this site to maintain your F SEVIS international student record including:

• Apply for your F-1 I-20 visa documents
• Report your arrival to the U.S.
• Track and view all of your documents and requests

As you move through the stages of your UC Berkeley experience, your portal will provide different options. When it is time to request your I-20, you will be in the "Invited" stage.

What must I do?

Your first step is to log in to the ISS Portal and provide the information and documentation required to issue your Certificate of Eligibility Form I-20. Please follow all steps carefully to avoid delays.

You will need:

• Passport biographic page showing your full name and date of birth. Passport biographical pages are also required for each dependent (if applicable).
• Proof of financial support for yourself and all dependents until the end of your program and a signed Summer Sessions Statement of Financial Responsibility.
• Confirmation of Full-Time Enrollment: All students attending on a UCB I-20 must be enrolled full time to obtain their Certificate of Eligibility. 

If you are not currently enrolled full-time in courses, note that you must first navigate to CalCentral and enroll in the minimum full-time units before requesting your I-20. Your I-20 will not be issued if you are enrolled in less than full-time units. Waitlist classes do not count.

After you complete your request, International Student Services (ISS) will review it for completion and issue you a Form I-20 within 2-3 weeks. You will receive an email when it is ready and you can always log into the ISS Portal to check your status.