Incoming International Student I-20 Registration Form

Welcome to Lake Forest College! We are excited to welcome you to campus.

Completing this form is your first step toward securing your I-20 form. To receive your I-20, you must provide proof of sufficient funding to cover the full cost of your education at Lake Forest College.

Important notes:
The U.S. Department of State, through U.S. consulates, issues F-1 visas to students intending to study in the United States. Processing times for F-1 visas can vary from weeks to months, depending on the specific U.S. embassy or consulate you are applying to. Please plan ahead and ensure you provide complete and up-to-date documentation to obtain your I-20, as it is required for your F-1 visa application.

*Citizens of Canada must obtain an I-20 but are not required to apply for an F-1 visa.

Please note: You are required to provide the requested documents listed below for the I-20 process, even if you have previously submitted any of them to the Office of Admissions/Financial Aid.

The I-20 process is separate from the financial aid process. Please allow 7 to 10 business days to receive a response after submitting your complete documentation.

All materials must be saved and uploaded as a PDF.

Provide complete and current documentation. U.S. consulates will not accept documentation that is older than 6 months at the time of your F-1 interview.

Should you have any questions, please reach out to our SEVIS advising team at i20form@lakeforest.edu

HIDDEN Jenz ID

First Name*

Preferred Name (if different from last name)

Last Name*

Email Address*

Date of Birth*

Pronouns*

Provide your pronouns here

Submit Your Documents Below

1. Confirmation of Financial Support. Fill out this form and submit using the uploader tool below.

Upload here*

2. Passport Copy. Upload a scanned copy of your passport photo page for our records.

Upload here*

3. Financial Documentation. You can submit checking, savings, investment, banking, or income statements verifying your financial support for your anticipated costs at Lake Forest College.

Financial Statements need to be current.
If using a sponsor, the sponsor also needs to send current Financial Statements.
Official translations OR bank letters/salary statements in English.
If including a bank statement from a business, please provide proof of ownership/partnership.

Upload here*

Do you need to upload a second document?*

Upload document #2 here.

Do you need to upload a third document?*

Upload document #3 here

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Incoming International Student I-20 Registration Form