Transfer In
F-1 students who transfer to The New School and carry over a SEVIS record from a previous academic institution may remain in the United Station for the duration of the transfer-in process as long as the period between academic programs at the prior institution and at The New School is less than five months. If you travel outside of the United States during the transfer-in process, you must re-enter the country with the new I-20 issued by The New School. If your F-1 visa has not expired, you may still use it for travel back to the United States. If your visa has expired, you must have the new I-20 issued by The New School in order to apply to renew your visa before re-entering the United States.
J-1 exchange visitors who transfer to The New School and carry over a SEVIS record from a previous academic institution are required to immediately begin their academic program at The New School the day after transferring from the prior institution. J-1 exchange visitors must therefore be issued a new DS-2019 and have their SEVIS record validated by The New School before departing from the United States. Please contact an ISSS advisor if you are planning to travel during this time. If your J-1 visa has not expired, you may still use it for travel back to the United States. If your visa has expired, you must have the new DS-2019 issued by The New School in order to apply to renew your visa to re-enter the United States.
Transfer Out
F-1 students who transfer their SEVIS record from The New School to another academic institution may remain in the United States for the duration of the transfer-out process and may travel and re-enter the United States in F-1 status until the transfer-out date with valid travel signatures and documents unless they are already within the F-1 student grace period (see During Grace Periods, above). Please be advised that you may face a greater risk if you re-enter the United States close to the transfer-out date. It is strongly advised that you follow up with your next academic institution during this time about issuance of your new I-20 and travel plans. If you plan to travel, you must re-enter the United States with the I-20 issued by your next academic institution.
J-1 exchange visitors who transfer their SEVIS record from The New School to another academic institution are required to begin their academic program at the next institution the day after completing the transfer-out process and may travel and re-enter the United States in J-1 status until the transfer-out date with valid travel signatures and documents. Please be advised that you may face a greater risk if you re-enter the United States close to the transfer-out date. It is strongly advised that you follow up with your next academic institution during this time about issuance of your new DS-2019 and any travel plans after the transfer-out date. If you plan to travel after the transfer-out date, you must re-enter the United States with the DS-2019 issued by your next academic institution.