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 an I-20 program extension.

To apply for change of status to F-1 (for current FAU students).

To apply for reinstatement/regain F-1 status by travel.

 Academic Certification Form (ACF)
To request a DS-2019 program extenstion. DS-2019 Program Extenstion Request
To request an update on your existing I-20/active SEVIS record.  I-20 Update Request Form
To request support letters/documents from the ISS.  Letter 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 regain F1 status following an authorization for early withdrawal.  Regain/Reactive F-1 Status Request
To request SEVIS transfer out to another SEVP certified school. SEVIS Transfer Out Request

 

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-20 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

 

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).

STEM OPT Application Form

To submit STEM OPT reports every six months (for students already approved for STEM OPT only). STEM OPT Reporting Form

 

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