International Student Services

International Student Services

 

Forms For New Students When to Complete
SEVIS Check-in New students including transfer-in for the first semester
Consent for Release of Information Add/update emergency contact
Transfer In Request to transfer the F-1 record from another school

Forms For Current Students When to Complete
Change of Education Level Change the degree level in your I-20/F-1 record
Change of Financial Support Update the financial information in your I-20/F-1 record
Change of Address Update address in your F-1 record
Change of Major Change major of study in your I-20/F-1 record
Letter Request Rrequest support letter for SSN application, proof of F-1 Status, and address confirmation
Letter Request: Graduation Invitation Request letter indicating you are inviting family to your graduation ceremony. According to the Department of State, a letter of invitation is not required to apply for a visitor visa. It is not used in determining whether to issue or deny the visa.
Economic Hardship Request endorsement to work off-campus based on severe economic hardship.
Program Extension Request an extension of I-20 Program End Date.
Reduced Course Load Request authorization to drop below full-time.
Add New Dependent Request to add dependent (spouse or children) to I-20/F-1 record
Travel Endorsements/ I-20 Reprint  Request travel signature on I-20 or reprint a most recent I-20
Employment Information Form Can be used to summarize employment information for SSN application

Forms for CPT/OPT When to Complete
CPT Curricular Practical Training
Post-completion OPT 12-month post-completion Optional Practical Training
OPT Employment Update Add/update employment infomration during OPT/STEM OPT
STEM OPT Extension STEM OPT Extension 
STEM OPT Validation 6, 12, 18, and 24-month STEM OPT Validation
Cap-Gap Extension Notify ISS if you Cap-Gap extension

 

Graduating or Leaving the University When to Complete
Authorized Early Withdrawal Withdraw from the F-1 status
Transfer Out Request to transfer your F-1 record to another school