F-1 and J-1 Requests

This chart provides a list of current requests that LSU students can submit to International Student Services (ISS). The chart will be updated as ISS transitions its forms and requests to the iTiger Portal.

Students can click on each Request Type for their F/J status to access the request in its present location. Be advised that some forms may not be available to both F-1 and J-1. Students should ensure they are requesting forms that are only available for their F-1 or J-1 status.

Request type Who uses the Request type Purpose of Request
Academic Training J-1 only For students seeking employment authorization related to their course of study. Must be requested before the DS-2019 expires and before completion of the academic program.
Address Reporting: in iTiger 

F-1 students: under "F-1 Student Services" category

J-1 students: under "J-1 Student Services" category

 For currently enrolled students to update the address where they reside in the United States.
Change of Academic Level/Program F-1 and J-1 For students who are changing their major and/or degree level with the university and need an updated I-20 to reflect that change. Students must have their department complete the Change of Level  Academic Verification Form (see Attachments) before submitting to ISS.
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) F-1 only For students wanting to participate in a curricular-based training opportunity/experiential learning. Students must complete the CPT application before submitting their request to ISS.

Dependent - Add F-2: in iTiger (under "F-1 Student Services" category)

Dependent - Add J-2

 F-1 and J-1 For students who want to add a dependent (spouse/child) to their SEVIS record. Students must provide a copy of dependent passport biographical page and proof of funding in amount of $5,000 per dependent.

Dependent - Remove F-2: in iTiger (under "F-1 Student Services" category)

Dependent - Remove J-2

 F-1 and J-1 For students who want to remove a dependent (spouse/child) from their SEVIS record.
DSO Letter Request for Social Security: in iTiger (under "Immigration Check in" category) F-1 only For students with on-campus employment who need to apply for a U.S. Social Security number.
Financial Update F-1 and J-1 For students whose funding has changed an need an updated I-20 / DS-2019 to reflect those changes. Proof of the funding must be uploaded with the request. LSU funding must be official award/offer letter for current and/or future funding. (See Attachments for Affidavit of Support, if family or other sponsor).
Incident Report J-1 only Used to notify ISS of any event that has impacted the health, safety, or wellness of an LSU-sponsored Exchange Visitor.
Optional Practical Training (OPT) F-1 only For graduating students who want to apply for OPT authorization. Students must complete all steps of the OPT application before submitting their request to ISS.
OPT/STEM OPT Reporting F-1 only For those with OPT or STEM OPT authorization through their LSU I-20s who need to report their OPT / STEM employment, address changes, employment updates to ISS.

Program Extension (F-1): in iTiger (under "F-1 Student Services" category)

Program Extension Request (J-1)

 F-1 and J-1

For students who need to extend their program for an academic reason.
Program Sponsor Letter Request J-1 only Used to request a letter that is needed to apply for a U.S. Social Security number

Reduced Courseload Request (F-1): in iTiger (under "F-1 Student Services" category)

Reduced Courseload Request (J-1)

 F-1 and J-1 For students who are considering part-time enrollment for any reason must have authorization before dropping below full-time. Students must meet with an ISS advisor before starting the process with the university to drop below full-time.
Reprint I-20 / DS-2019 F-1 and J-1 For students who are unable to locate their most-recent I-20 / DS-2019 and need a printed copy.
STEM Optional Practical Training Extension Request F-1 only For LSU alumni with OPT authorization and graduated with an eligible STEM major who want to apply for the STEM OPT extension. Applicants must complete STEM extension forms before submitting their request to ISS. 
Transfer Out (SEVIS) F-1 only For LSU students who have been admitted to another school in the United States and need to transfer their SEVIS record to receive an I-20 from the new school. See Attachments for the instructions and Transfer out Release form that must be uploaded to the request.
Travel Signature Request: in iTiger

F-1 students: under "F-1 Student Services" category

J-1 students: under "J-1 Student Services" category

 For students who are travelling outside of the United States for a short period of time (less than 5 months) and need a travel signature on their I-20 or DS-2019 for re-entry to the U.S.
USCIS document upload F-1 only For individuals who have applied for OPT / STEM OPT Extension and have received their EAD.
Work Permission J-1 only Before beginning or renewing any on- or off-campus employment, J-1 students must have written authorization.
     
Secure Document Submission F-1 and J-1 Used when an ISS advisor has asked an individual to submit additional information or if an individual has forgotten to include an item with their request.
Other requests F-1 and J-1 Used for any other requests not listed above.

 

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