F-1 Requests and Forms

In this article you'll find a list of the most frequently accessed F-1 student forms and services.

Below is a list of the most frequently accessed F-1 student forms and services. Note: International Student Services is in the process of transitioning to online forms. During the transition, please use the designated links to submit your forms to ISS for processing.  

• Submit Your Form to ISS - this is a general submission form. Some requests/applications require that you complete specific requests. These specific requests include:

  • Travel Signature Request

  • DSO Letter Request for Social Security

  • Program Extension Request - see attachments for additional items needed to submit with this request type.

  • Reduced Courseload (RCL) - used if you are considering part-time enrollment for any reason. You will need to request and be approved for RCL to have a less than full-time course load and maintain legal F-1 status. Please meet with an advisor before initiating the process to drop below full-time.

  • Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Application Forms

  • Optional Practical Training (OPT) Application Forms 

  • STEM OPT Extension Application Form

  • OPT/STEM Reporting Form

• Secure Document Submission - used when an ISS advisor has asked you to submit additional information or you have forgotten to include an item with your request.

• Submit Copies of Your USCIS Documents - use this link if you have applied for OPT/STEM and have received your EAD card

• Sample Letter of Support (see attachments)

• Department Funding Verification (see attachments)

• Transfer Out Instructions & SEVIS Release Form, F-1 (see attachments)

• Change of Level Academic Verification Form (see attachments)