When requesting an I-20 or DS-2019 from SISS you must select one of the options below to receive your document. Please note the time required for each method. In addition to the mailing times you will need to plan on approximately 14 days for the processing of your I-20 or DS-2019 after SISS receives a completed request form.

Please indicate which mailing option you have selected on the bottom section of the first page of the I-20/DS-2019 request form. Forms can be downloaded at http://siss.ucdavis.edu/forms.cfm.

Option 1: Send by Express mail using eShipGlobal (Recommended) – For both international (3-5 days) and domestic (1-3 days) delivery*. Pay with credit card. Includes tracking method. Choose this option for either FedEx or DHL express mailing. This method uses your credit card (Visa, Mastercard or Discover cards only). To use an express mailing method, go to https://study.eshipglobal.com (best with Internet Explorer and Mozilla Foxfire browsers). If you select this option, please arrange it immediately so that your express mailing order with eShipGlobal is in place and ready for SISS to use as soon as your I-20/DS-2019 is prepared.

• You will be prompted to create a user name and password for an account.
  To order the express mailing, you will need your UC Davis student ID number (nine digit number starting with 99.......), mailing address (a P.O. Box is not permitted), e-mail address, phone number and credit card information.
• eShipGlobal will notify us at UC Davis SISS that you requested to receive your I-20 or DS-2019 to be sent by express mail.
• If you chose this option you must use website: https://study.eshipglobal.com – do not use the FedEx or DHL website directly.
• If you have difficulties use the “Help” link on the site for step by step instructions or email your questions directly to: support@eshipglobal.com

Option 2: Send by regular international airmail – Overseas regular mail may take 4-6 weeks*. No cost to you. No tracking method. If you choose this option because you can wait this long to receive the I-20 or DS-2019, complete the section on the I-20/DS-2019 application indicating the overseas address of where you would like it sent.

Option 3: Send by regular domestic mail – Domestic regular mail takes 2-5 days*. No cost to you.  No tracking method. If you choose this option, please be certain that you will remain at this address for at least 2 months after submitting your I-20/DS-2019 request application. Complete the section on the I-20/DS-2019 application indicating the domestic address of where you would like it sent.

Option 4: Send by Express mail (Most expensive option) – Pay with U.S. check or money order. Includes tracking method.

• SISS will send express mail using FedEx only, international or domestic. Requires a check (drawn on a U.S. bank) or international money order payable to “UC Regents” for amount stated below:

  International delivery: $52 USD

  Domestic delivery (within the U.S.): $35 USD

• Attach the check or money order to your I-20/DS-2019 request application and complete the section on the I-20/DS-2019 application indicating the address where you would like it sent.
• In some cases it is permitted to have a friend personally deliver a check to our office. If you do this, please be certain that your friend attaches a note with your name and student ID.
  

Option 5: No mailing / prefer phone call to personally pick-up I-20/DS-2019 at SISS (option for local U.S. only)

Provide name of person to be called and phone number in the space provided on the I-20/DS-2019 application. Person will be called and can come by the SISS office and pick up the I-20/DS-2019 at the front desk--photo ID required.

 

*NOTE: In addition to time estimates for delivery, please plan on 14 business days for processing your I-20 or DS-2019 upon receipt of a complete I-20/DS-2019 application. SISS will email you when the I-20 or DS-2019 document is sent.