Documents/Services Request

In order to simplify various immigration-related services and requests, students can submit a request e-form through the iStartFAU Portal. Please use the list of available request e-forms below and submit the necessary within the specified timeline, if applicable. 

Request Processing Timeline

Below are the guidelines for the International Services document processing. Students must submit the supporting documentation within the given timeline:

OPT extensions/I-20 extension/change of status

30 business days prior to the expiration date. 

Document requests for current students 

10 business days from the time all documents are received.

New I-20 and DS-2019 for students          

7 business days from the time all documents are received.

DS-2019 for interns and scholars            

10 business days from the time all documents are received.

 

E-Forms and Instructions

** Please click here for instructions on how to access E-forms on iStart. **

New Students (F/J Visa)

1. To submit and upload a scanned copy of your recent passport biographical information page. Passport Information

2. To request an new I-20/DS-2019 (for first time at FAU or Change of Level students). 

 REQUEST FOR I-20/DS-2019
3. To add dependents information.  Dependent Request Form
4. To request a SEVIS record transfer from another U.S. institution to FAU.  SEVIS Transfer In Request 

 

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)

1. To request a travel signature on your I-20/DS-2019 (needed for re-entering to the U.S.).

 Travel Signature Request

2. To request support letters/documents from the ISS. 

  • Address Verification Letter
  • Good Standing Letter
  • SSN Eligibility Letter
  • Letter to Apply for ITIN
  • Student Employment Eligibility Form
  • Graduation Letter
  • Other
 Letter Request Form

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 extenstion. J-1 students only. DS-2019 Program Extenstion Request (J-1)

5. To apply for change of status to F-1 (for current FAU students).

 Change of Status I-20 Request (F-1)

6. To request an update on your existing I-20/active SEVIS record. 

  • To change a major or add a second major
  • To change a name 
  • To change a funding sources 
  • To replace a lost or damaged I-20
  • Other
 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

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.  I-901 SEVIS Fee Payment Confirmation

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)

1. To apply for Curricular Practical Training (only available to students still enrolled for courses).

Visit the CPT page for more information and instructions.

 CPT application form

2. To apply for Optional Practical Training - post-completion (C)(3)(B)/pre-completion (C)(3)(A).

Visit the OPT page 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).

STEM OPT Application Form

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

 

 

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).  Regain/Reactivate F-1 Status Request

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.   Economic Hardship Request

2. To apply for Special Student Relief (SSR). Student needs to discuss with DSO prior to form submission.

 SPECIAL STUDENT RELIEF (SSR) REQUEST

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