| 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
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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. |
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Dependent - Add F-2: in iTiger (under "F-1 Student Services" category)
Dependent - Add J-2
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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. |
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Dependent - Remove F-2: in iTiger (under "F-1 Student Services" category)
Dependent - Remove J-2
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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 "SEVIS Check in" category) |
F-1 only |
For students with on-campus employment who need to apply for a U.S. Social Security number. |
| EAD card -- see "Upload EAD card" below |
F-1 only |
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| 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. |
| OPT I-20 Request: in iTiger (under "F-1 Student Services" category) |
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. |
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OPT Reporting Form: in iTiger (under "F-1 Practical Training" category)
Note: see below for the link for OPT STEM Extension forms.
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F-1 only |
For those with OPT authorization through their LSU I-20s who need to report their OPT employment, address changes, employment updates to ISS. |
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Program Extension: in iTiger (under "F-1/J-1Student Services" category)
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F-1 and J-1 |
For students who need to extend their program for an academic reason.
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| Program Sponsor Letter Request |
J-1 only |
Used to request a letter that is needed to apply for a U.S. Social Security number |
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Reduced Courseload Request (F-1): in iTiger (under "F-1 Student Services" category)
Reduced Courseload Request (J-1)
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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 OPT Recommendation I-20 Request: in iTiger Portal (under "F-1 Practical Training") |
F-1 only |
For LSU alumni with OPT authorization who graduated with an eligible STEM major and want to apply for the STEM OPT extension. |
| STEM OPT Reporting |
F-1 only |
For those with STEM OPT authorization through their LSU I-20s who need to report their STEM OPT employment, address changes, employment updates 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 Portal |
F-1 students: under "F-1 Student Services" category
J-1 students: under "J-1 Student Services" category
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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. |
| Upload EAD card: in iTiger Portal (under "F-1 Practical Training") |
F-1 only |
For individuals who have applied for OPT / STEM OPT Extension and have received their EAD. |
| Upload New Passport/Visa/I-94: in iTiger Portal |
F-1 students: under "F-1 Student Services" category
J-1 students: under "J-1 Student Services" category
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For students who have not uploaded copies of their documents in the iTiger Portal or who have received a new passport, visa and/or I-94 arrival record. |
| USCIS Documents |
F-1 only |
For students who applied for OPT or STEM OPT Extension to submit an electronic copy of USCIS documents, such as a Request for Evidence or other USCIS communication. |
| Work Permission |
J-1 only |
Before beginning or renewing any on- or off-campus employment, J-1 students must have written authorization. |
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| 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. |