I-20 Application Form
I-20 Application Guide
You must carry your I-20 with you at all times. If your I-20 is lost, contact the Designated School Official (DSO) listed on your I-20 to request a replacement.
Please review the information below and prepare the required documents. Once ready, log in to Populi → Home → Links, select I-20 Application Form, and begin your application.
Eligibility
Students who will study in the United States in F-1 status.
Requirements
Official admission, completed enrollment confirmation, and all required documents.
Application
I-20 Eligibility
Before applying for an I-20, you must:
- Be officially admitted to LOGOS Evangelical Seminary.
- Sign the Enrollment Agreement.
- Provide the required financial and personal documents.
I-20s will not be issued while your admission application is still pending.
Important Reminder:
To allow sufficient time for I-20 processing and F-1 visa application, applicants are generally advised to begin the I-20 process six months before the intended enrollment term. Visa processing times vary by location, so please allow sufficient time to complete and submit your admission application.
Required Documents
Please prepare the following documents before applying for an I-20.
1. Applicant Information
Please provide the following information:
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Gender
- Nationality
- City of birth
- Current address
- Phone number
- Student ID
- Email address
- Program of study
- Intended start term
- Copy of passport
For accompanying dependents, if applicable, please provide:
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Gender
- City of birth
- Copy of passport
All passports should ideally have at least 9 months of validity remaining at the time of application.
If your spouse or unmarried children under age 21 will accompany you to the United States, you must provide their information and required documents when applying for an I-20.
F-2 status is limited to the spouse and unmarried children under age 21 of an F-1 student.
- An additional $3,300 USD in financial support is required for each accompanying dependent.
- Provide the required dependent information and a copy of each dependent’s passport.
- F-2 children may attend U.S. K–12 schools.
- F-2 dependents may enroll part-time at an SEVP-certified school but may not pursue a full-time course of study. Those wishing to study full-time in higher education generally must change to F-1 status.
- F-2 dependents are not permitted to work in the United States.
Please provide a bank statement issued within the past 60 days.
If you do not have sufficient funds, you may provide financial support documents from a family member, friend, church, or organization.
Financial support documents may include:
- Financial support letter
- Proof of relationship to the sponsor
- Sponsor’s bank statement
- Written statement confirming the sponsor will cover tuition and living expenses
- Financial support letter from a church or organization
Bank statements may be provided in U.S. dollars or other currencies. If the funds are in RMB, TWD, HKD, or another currency, the converted U.S. dollar amount must meet the Seminary’s minimum financial requirement. Additional exchange-rate documentation may be requested.
All original financial documents, including bank statements and support letters, must be submitted to the International Student Office at enrollment.
Your total financial support must meet the minimum amount required for your program:
| Program | Minimum Financial Support |
|---|---|
| Master’s Programs | $36,623 USD |
| Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) | $33,659 USD |
| Master of Theology (Th.M.) | $31,007 USD |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | $37,415 USD |
- Amounts may be adjusted annually. Please refer to the latest announcement from the International Student Office.
- Add $3,300 USD for each accompanying dependent.
- Apply for an F-1 student visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate. Dependents should apply for an F-2 visa.
- Present your I-20 to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer when entering the United States. Your I-94 record will be generated after entry.
- Keep your I-20 in a safe place throughout your studies.
- If you plan to travel outside the United States, notify the International Student Office at least two weeks in advance and obtain a DSO travel signature on page 2 of your I-20 before departure.
- Your authorized period of stay is generally tied to the Program End Date on your I-20. After successfully completing your program, F-1 students generally have a 60-day grace period to depart the United States, transfer to another school, or make other lawful status arrangements. If your I-20 is terminated, you may not receive a grace period, and you and your F-2 dependents may need to depart the United States promptly.
- Your F-1 visa is used to request admission to the United States. F-1 students must maintain full-time enrollment each semester to maintain lawful student status.
- The Program Start Date is listed on the first page of your I-20. F-1 students may not enter the United States more than 30 days before the program start date.
Important Reminder
If you are unable to begin your studies by the date listed on your I-20 due to visa scheduling, interview results, changes in your travel plans, or other circumstances, contact the International Student Office immediately.
Failure to notify the Seminary promptly may have serious consequences:
Your SEVIS record and I-20 may be canceled or become invalid. Your previously paid I-901 SEVIS fee may not be transferable, and you may need to obtain a new I-20, repay the fee, repeat the visa process, and potentially defer your enrollment.
Contact the International Student Office
If you have any questions, please contact the International Student Office.
Email: isa@les.edu
Phone: +1 (626) 571-5110 ext. 128