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Express Mail Delivery

Updated on 12/21/2023:  The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) has authorized schools to deliver Form I-20 to F-1 students and F-2 dependents electronically, on an indefinite basis. As a result, it is no longer necessary to ship paper versions of Form I-20. Upon receiving an electronic PDF copy of their I-20, however, students should still print out a paper version when applying for visas or traveling to the US.

Similarly, the US Department of State (DoS) has authorized schools to deliver Form DS-2019 to J-1 exchange visitors and J-2 dependents electronically, on an indefinite basis. As a result, it is no longer necessary to ship paper versions of DS-2019. Upon receiving an electronic PDF copy of their Ds-2019, however, exchange visitors should still print out a paper version when applying for visas or traveling to the US.

The International Center uses UEMS e-Ship Global express mail delivery service for all domestic and international express mail requests. (See more details about the International Center's mailing policy at the bottom of this page.) This service allows you to select and pre-pay for express mail shipment using a shipping service (e.g., Federal Express, UPS, DHL). Once you submit your request using UEMS e-Ship Global, the International Center will receive a voucher allowing us to send your documents to you by express mail.

To get started with UEMS:

  1. Go to the UEMS site and register to create an account
  2. IMPORTANT: Follow instructions for selecting "Tufts University" as your school and "International Center" as the department
  3. Select your preferred shipping service (e.g., Federal Express, DHL, UPS) and enter your address and contact information
  4. Pay the required shipping fee
  5. Log out

Download e-Ship Global Delivery instructions

Alternative Delivery Methods

Pick-Up. You can pick up your documents at the International Center office location responsible for providing service to you. In general, International Center locations are open 9am - 5pm from Monday - Friday. Please bring your University ID card or other official identification when picking up documents. See our Guide to Getting Things Done with the International Center for walk-in hours.

 

International Center Document Mailing Policy