Documents/Services Request
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)
To submit and upload a scanned copy of your recent passport biographical information page. | Passport Information |
To request an new I-20/DS-2019 (for first time at FAU or Change of Level students). |
REQUEST FOR I-20/DS-2019 |
To add dependents information. | Dependent Request Form |
To request a SEVIS record transfer from another U.S. institution to FAU. | SEVIS Transfer In Request |
Immigration Check-in
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)
To request a travel signature on your I-20/DS-2019 (needed for re-entering to the U.S.). |
Travel Signature Request |
To request support letters/documents from the ISS. | Letter Request Form |
To request an I-20 program extension. F-1 students only. |
I-20 Program Extension (F-1) |
To request a DS-2019 program extenstion. J-1 students only. | DS-2019 Program Extenstion Request (J-1) |
To apply for change of status to F-1 (for current FAU students). |
Change of Status I-20 Request (F-1) |
To request an update on your existing I-20/active SEVIS record. | I-20 Update Request Form |
To request for Reduced Course Load (RCL) authorization (acceptable reasons limited). | Reduced Course Load (RCL) Request |
To update your local U.S. address in SEVIS (within 10 days of moving). | U.S. Address Update Form |
To request to withdraw from classes and be temporary absence outside of the U.S. for less than five months. | AUTHORIZED EARLY WITHDRAWAL (AEW) |
To request SEVIS transfer out to another SEVP certified school. | SEVIS Transfer Out Request |
To establish in-person course requirement for an otherwise fully online course. | In-person Course Component Verification |
Immigration Document Upload
To submit and upload a scanned copy of your recent passport biographical information page. | Passport Information |
To submit and upload a scanned copy of your nonimmigrant visa biographical page. | Visa Information |
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 |
To submit and upload a copy of your SEVIS fee payment receipt. | I-901 SEVIS Fee Payment Confirmation |
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)
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 |
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 |
To report change in employment (for students approved on OPT/STEM OPT only). | OPT Employment Update Form |
To apply for 24-month STEM OPT Extension (for students within a period of OPT only). | |
To submit STEM OPT reports every six months (for students already approved for STEM OPT only). | STEM OPT Reporting Form |
Academic Training (AT) request (for J-1 visa students only). | J-1 Academic Training Form |
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
To regain F1 status following an authorization for early withdrawal (only for students who were approved for AEW). | Regain/Reactivate F-1 Status Request |
To apply for reinstatement (USCIS) - regain F-1 status following SEVIS termination. |
Reinstatement I-20 Request (F-1) |
To restart F-1 status following termination through travel and re-entry | Restart I-20 Request (F-1) |
Eligibility Specific Requests (F-1)
To request form I-20 recommending economic hardship. Student needs to discuss with DSO prior to form submission. | Economic Hardship Request |
To apply for Special Student Relief (SSR). Student needs to discuss with DSO prior to form submission. |
SPECIAL STUDENT RELIEF (SSR) REQUEST |
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)
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 |
To relinquish your F-1 student status. | Relinquish Status Form |
Paper Forms
F-1 New Student
J-1 New Student
Current (F and J) Student