All F-1 and J-1 international students are required to show "sufficient funds to cover expenses" for their program of study in the U.S.  SEVP regulations state that an applicant must show available funds to meet the expenses (living expenses, health insurance, tuition, fees, and other costs) for the first year of study.  A student must also demonstrate that adequate funds will be available fofr each subsequent year of study.  See below the required proof of funding for the estimated cost for one year of study at A&M-Commerce.  

Funding Requirement for English Language Institute

Funding Requirement for Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Once an international student is admitted to A&M-Commerce their admission file is forwarded to the ISSS for processing of the I-20 (F visa) or DS-2019 (J visa).  As soon as the ISSS receives a student's admission file we will send the student an email requesting some additional information and also explaining the process for issuing the I-20.  We understand that students need the I-20 as quickly as possible so they can apply for the student visa and we appreciate students being patient while we review their admission and issue the I-20.

International students currently studying in the U.S. or on Optional Practical Training employment who want to study at A&M-Commerce will need to have their SEVIS record and I-20 transferred to our university after being admitted. Your SEVIS record will need to be transferred to A&M-Commerce no later than 60 days from your final class day or end date of your OPT. To transfer your SEVIS record please take the following steps:

• Complete a Transfer Release Form (form is below) and have your current international advisor complete the form and email to New.Intl@tamuc.edu 
• Provide your current school with your A&M-Commerce acceptance letter emailed to your myLEO email
• Request that your current school transfer your SEVIS record to East Texas A&M University school code DAL214F00099000
• The ISSS will update your SEVIS record and your continued attendance I-20 from A&M-Commerce will be issued the second week of classes
• Students who plan to travel outside the U.S. may request a Transfer Pending I-20 for travel by emailing New.Intl@tamuc.edu

Transfer students will not be permitted to register for courses until they have completed a check-in and welcome session, provided the required proof of funding per SEVP regulations, and had their SEVIS record transferred to East Texas A&M University school code DAL214F00099000.

Transfer Release Form

** We have abandoned our change of status process. We will not be processing any change of status requests until further notice.**

Individuals that would like to change their status to F-1 or F-1 have the option to complete this by travel or by application in the United States. For more information click on the link below.  

Change of Visa Status

Students may go to Mailing Documents for more information about mailing options for the I-20.

All new F-1 and J-1 international students will be required to attend a check-in and welcome session before they may register for classes.  F-1 and J-1 international students will also be required to attend the International Student Orientation.  For more information go to Orientation and Check-in.  

Transfer students (students already studying in the U.S. or on approved OPT) will also be required to provide additional documents before they may register.  See the transfer student tab above for more information.