Forms: Students

Forms for F-1 students

The following forms are available as e-forms in iCats. Paper versions of the form are no longer available.

Under F-1 Student Services

• Add a New Dependent
• Extension of F-1 Program
  • Recommendation for F-1 Program Extension Form [PDF]
• Reduced Course Load for Medical Reasons
  • Medical Recommendation Form [PDF]
• Reduced Course Load Request
  • Reduced Course Load Recommendation Form [PDF]
• Re-Enrollment I-20 Request (For students returning to an unfinished program after a leave of absence)
  • Re-Enrollment Recommendation Form [PDF]
• Remove hold request
• Replace lost I-20
• Report enrollment at another institution
• Report new immigration status
• Request I-20 for new academic program
• SEVIS transfer out request
• Travel signature request

Under F-1 Practical Training

• CPT: Curricular Practical Training Request
  • CPT Supplemental Form [PDF] (for CPT based on thesis or dissertation research)
• OPT: Optional Practical Training Request
• OPT: EAD received
• OPT: Report New Employment
• OPT: Report End of Employment
• OPT: STEM Validation Report
• OPT: SEVP portal lockout

The following forms are currently available either at our office or for download here. ISSS is working on creating e-forms for these. Watch our weekly emails for notices of new e-forms!

• Financial Sponsor Form [PDF] (required if sponsored by private individuals)
• OPT STEM Extension Online Filing Instructions [PDF] 
• Change of Status Information [PDF]

Forms for J-1 Students

The following forms are available as e-forms in iCats. Paper versions of the form are no longer available.

• Add a New Dependent
• Academic Training (AT) Request
  • Academic Training Recommendation Form [PDF] (to be completed by Academic Advisor)
• Extension of J-1 Status
  • Recommendation for J-1 Program Extension form [PDF] (to be completed by Department)
• On Campus Work Authorization Request
• Reduced Course Load Request
  • Reduced Course Load Recommendation Form for J-1 Visas [PDF]
• Reduced Course Load for Medical Reasons
  • Medical Recommendation Form [PDF]
• Remove ISSS Hold Request
• Replace Lost DS-2019
• Report New Immigration Status
• Travel Signature Request

The following forms are currently available either at our office or for download here. 

• Financial Sponsor Form [PDF] (Required if sponsored by private individuals)
• J-2 Employment Authorization Instructions [PDF]
• Change of Status Information [PDF]