<p>What is the "original certificate of eligibility" that is referred to as a requirement for getting the F-1 visa?</p>
<p>I think it would refer to your I-20, 'cause that's what it says on the International Students website for UCB - that the certificate of eligibility, also called the I-20, blah blah blah... so unless you've got your I-20, I don't think you should worry...</p>