In order to simplify various immigration-related services and requests, students can submit a request e-form through the听iStart麻豆精品视频Portal. Please use the list of available request e-forms below and submit the necessary within the specified timeline, if applicable.听
Request Processing Timeline
Below are the guidelines for the International Services document processing. Students must submit the supporting documentation within the given timeline:
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OPT听extensions/I-20 extension/change of status |
30听business days听prior to the expiration date.听 |
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Document听requests听for current students听 |
10听business days from the time all documents are received. |
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New I-20 and听DS-2019听for听students 听 听 听 听 听 |
7听business days from the time all documents are received. |
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DS-2019听for interns and scholars 听 听 听 听 听 听 |
10听business days from the time all documents are received. |
New Students (F/J Visa)
| 1. To submit and upload a scanned copy of your recent passport biographical information page. | Passport Information |
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2. To request an new I-20/DS-2019 (for first time at 麻豆精品视频or Change of Level students).听 |
REQUEST FOR I-20/DS-2019 |
| 3. To add dependents information.听 | Dependent Request Form |
| 4. To request a SEVIS record transfer from another U.S. institution to FAU.听 | SEVIS Transfer In Request听 |
Immigration Check-in
| 1. Immigration Check-in - only for students inside the US who are new students or change of level. | Immigration Check-in Form |
Current Students (F/J Visa)
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1. To request a travel signature on your I-20/DS-2019 (needed for re-entering to the U.S.). |
Travel Signature Request |
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2. To request support letters/documents from the ISS.听
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Letter Request Form |
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3. To request an I-20 program extension. F-1 students only. |
I-20 Program Extension (F-1) |
| 4. To request a DS-2019 program extension. J-1 students only. | DS-2019 Program Extension Request (J-1) |
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5. To apply for change of status to F-1 (for current 麻豆精品视频students). |
Change of Status I-20 Request (F-1) |
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6. To request an update on your existing I-20/active SEVIS record.听
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I-20 Update Request Form |
| 7. To request for Reduced Course Load (RCL) authorization (acceptable reasons limited). | Reduced Course Load (RCL) Request |
| 8. To update your local U.S. address in SEVIS (within 10 days of moving). | U.S. Address Update Form |
| 9. To request to withdraw from classes and be temporary absence outside of the U.S. for less than five months. | AUTHORIZED EARLY WITHDRAWAL (AEW) |
| 10. To request SEVIS transfer out to another SEVP certified school. | SEVIS Transfer Out Request |
| 11. To establish in-person course requirement for an otherwise fully online course. | In-person Course Component Verification |
Immigration Document Upload
| 1. To submit and upload a scanned copy of your recent passport biographical information page. | Passport Information |
| 2. To submit and upload a scanned copy of your nonimmigrant visa biographical page. | Visa Information |
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3. To submit and upload your most recent I-94 record. *Every time you enter the U.S., you receive a new I-94 and you should submit this form. |
I-94 Confirmation |
| 4. To submit and upload a copy of your SEVIS fee payment receipt.听 | I-901 SEVIS Fee Payment Confirmation |
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5. To submit and upload any notices received from USCIS. *This applies to students who have filed a petition with USCIS, such as for OPT, Change of Status, Reinstatement. |
Notice of Action Upload |
Employment Authorization (F-1)
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1. To apply for Curricular Practical Training (only available to students still enrolled for courses). Visit the听CPT page听for more information and instructions. |
CPT application form |
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2. To apply for Optional Practical Training - post-completion (C)(3)(B)/pre-completion (C)(3)(A). Visit the听OPT page听for more information and instructions. |
OPT Application Form |
| 3. To report change in employment (for students approved on OPT/STEM OPT only). | OPT Employment Update Form |
| 4. To apply for 24-month STEM OPT Extension (for students within a period of OPT only). | |
| 5. To submit STEM OPT reports every six months (for students already approved for STEM OPT only). | STEM OPT Reporting Form |
| 6. Academic Training (AT) request (for J-1 visa students only). | J-1 Academic Training Form |
| 7. Use this form to upload a copy of your EAD card work permit | EAD Card Upload Form |
| 8. To request a new link to reset SEVP portal (OPT/STEM OPT only) | SEVP Portal Reset Request |
Regain F-1 Status - Students in Terminated Status
| 1. To regain F1 status following an authorization for early withdrawal (only for students who were approved for AEW).听 | Regain/Reactivate F-1 Status Request |
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2. To apply for reinstatement (USCIS) - regain F-1 status following SEVIS termination. |
Reinstatement I-20 Request (F-1) |
| 3. To restart F-1 status following termination through travel and re-entry | Restart I-20 Request (F-1) |
Eligibility Specific Requests (F-1)
| 1. To request form I-20 recommending economic hardship. Student needs to discuss with DSO prior to form submission. 听 | Economic Hardship Request |
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2. To apply for Special Student Relief (SSR). Student needs to discuss with DSO prior to form submission. |
SPECIAL STUDENT RELIEF (SSR) REQUEST |
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3. Special Student Relief (SSR) Reduced Course Load (RCL). Student needs to discuss with DSO prior to form submission. |
RCL SPECIAL STUDENT RELIEF (SSR) REQUEST |
Proof of non-F-1 status (to report you are not or no longer an F-1)
| 1. To submit and upload the confirmation that you are not an F-1/need student visa to study at FAU. | Proof of Other Immigrant Status Form |
| 2. To relinquish your F-1 student status. | Relinquish Status Form |
Paper Forms
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