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 information during OPT/STEM OPT
STEM OPT Extension	STEM OPT Extension
OPT Acknowledgment and Disclaimer Form	Mandatory for OPT students
STEM OPT Validation	6, 12, 18, and 24-month STEM OPT Validation
Cap-Gap Extension	Notify ISS if you receive 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
Graduating Student Survey	Complete this survey before graduation