Requesting a New I-20 or DS-2019

Notice that this information has not been updated for new ruling

IMPORTANT NOTICE On September 14, 2026, a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction to delay the implementation of the D/S final rule. The rule will not be implemented while litigation proceeds. Consequently, current F and J regulations under the “duration of status” framework are still in place and this webpage currently reflects those regulations. Please contact ISSP at globe@wm.edu with any questions. Visit the Immigration Updates webpage for more information about the elimination of D/S final rule.

      

             I-20                                      DS-2019

 

For students new to W&M: How to request the Initial I-20 or DS-2019 to begin study

1. Once you have been admitted to W&M and paid your deposit, you will receive an email from our online system iStart. 
2. Through iStart, you will complete an online form and upload copies of your passport identity page (if you have one) and financial documentation (i.e., proof of funding).
3. The request will be electronically endorsed by your admissions office and then routed to the Office of International Students, Scholars & Programs (ISSP).
4. ISSP will issue the I-20 or DS-2019, send it out, and notify you that it is on its way.

For current or returning W&M students: How to request an updated or replacement I-20 or DS-2019

1. Login to iStart using your W&M ID and Password. 
2. Click on International Office in the menu on the left-hand side. Click on Replacement of I-20 or DS-2019 and complete the form.

Admitted to a New Academic Program at W&M

If you are a current W&M student who has been accepted to a new academic program (e.g., a Bachelor’s student who has been accepted to a Master’s program), your I-20 or DS-2019 must be updated with the new information before it expires.

1. Once you have been admitted to W&M and paid your deposit, you should request a new I-20 in iStart. 
2. Through iStart, you will complete an online form and upload copies of your passport identity page and financial documentation (i.e., proof of funding).
   
   

   Admitted to a New Program Form (iStart)

   • Login to iStart using your W&M ID and Password.
   • Click on International Office in the menu on the left-hand side.Then, click on Admitted to a New Program and complete the form.
3. The request will be electronically endorsed by the your admissions office and then routed to ISSP.
4. ISSP will issue the I-20 or DS-2019, and email it to you.