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F-1 Forms

Please make a copy of your completed application materials for your own records


Important Forms for F-1 Students

Transfer Release PDF
Reduced Course Load for F-1 Students PDF
Release of Information PDF
Verification of F-1 Student’s On-Campus Job PDF Word
F-1 Departure Form PDF


Curricular/ Optional Practical Training Forms

CPT Application Package PDF Word
OPT Application Package PDF
17-month Extension for OPT with instructions PDF
DHS Photo specifications for use with form I-765 Text
Caution: Completion of F-1 work permission documents are NOT an approval of the application. The application along with your passport and I-20ID must be submitted in person to an ISSS advisor during a scheduled appointment or scheduled walk-in hours.


I-20 Request Forms for Continuing Students

Payroll Verification for On-Campus Work
(To be used for I-20's processed for:
   - degree/major change notification and
   - program extension)
PDF Word
Payroll Verification Letter
(To be used when intent is to present I-20 to U.S. Government office: INS, Consulate/Embassy)
PDF Word
Financial Certification Statement (For current & returning students.)
(Newly admitted students must use the form provided by their admissions office.)
PDF
Graduate Students Degree Information form
(For Graduate School students requesting a program extension or change of degree program.)
PDF Word


Caution: Completion of a financial certification statement is NOT an approval of an I-20. The application, along with your passport, I-20, and (if appropriate) payroll verification must be submitted in person to the ISSS F-1 Document Specialist Students outside of the U.S. wishing to return to resume study may fax the financial certification statement to the I-20 secretary.

 
 
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