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4 Section 2: Immigration Documentation and Procedures This section will familiarize you with the paperwork and process of applying for your student visa, including a brief description of necessary documents and an overview of the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). Financial requirements and forms needed to issue an I‐20 are detailed in Section 3 of this Guide. Important Documents Passport A passport is a document issued by a national government, which certifies the identity and nationality of its holder for the purpose of international travel. While your passport is allowed to expire once you are within the U.S., it is recommended that you keep it valid at all times, as an expired passport may impact your ability to travel. You may renew it by contacting your embassy/consulate within the U.S. Visa A visa is typically a stamp placed in your passport that permits travel and reentry to the United States. You must have a valid visa to enter the U.S. (unless visa exempt). It is recommended that you renew your visa 60–90 days before it expires. Form I‐20 The Form I‐20 is a document issued to the student by Denver Seminary so that U.S. Embassies can grant a student visa. A Form I‐20 is issued only after an international student has been accepted into a Denver Seminary degree program and all sponsor and financial verification information has been received in the Admissions Office. If an international student is coming to Denver Seminary from another school in the United States, a Transfer Eligibility Form must be completed by the previous school and received in the Denver Seminary Admissions Office prior to an I‐20 being issued. This form can be transferred to another educational institution if you decide to study elsewhere. Form I‐94 The form I‐94 denotes your arrival‐departure record and is used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). You will not receive a physical copy of your I‐94 when you enter the U.S., but you may obtain a copy online here.