Important Forms

The following forms must be printed out, completed, signed and dated.

Please read all instructions carefully.

Submit fully completed form with the required supporting documents, as applicable, to the ISSS office where your file is housed (In general, your file is housed at the campus where your academic program is based).

ISSS F-1 Student Forms & Sample Letters

GENERAL

• Document Request Form
• ISSS Academic Certification Form for International Students
• ISSS Scholarship or Graduate Stipend Form
• Request for Release of SEVIS Record for Transfer Out Procedure
• Notice of Permanent Departure from U.S. Before Completion of Program
• Sample Hiring Department Letter for Application for Social Security Number

REDUCED COURSE LOAD APPROVAL

• Request for Reduced Course Load due to Academic Difficulties
• Request for Reduced Course Load due to Medical Condition
• Academic Advisor's Certification of Completion of Degree Requirements for Reduced Course Load Approval
• Advancement to Thesis or Dissertation Segment

CPT & OPT

• CPT Authorization Request Form
• CPT Authorization Request Form for HM Basic Training
• CPT Change of Employer Form
• Pre-Completion OPT Recommendation Request Form
• Post-Completion OPT Recommendation Request Form
• Optional Practical Training (OPT) Validation Form
• Sample CPT Employer Letter for Social Security Application
• OPT STEM Extension Application Procedure & Checklist

ISSS INFORMATION SHEETS

• Change of Status to F-1
• Program Extension
• Reinstatement to F-1 Status
• Restart F-1 Status
• Request for Dependent I-20
• Application for Social Security Number

ISSS J-1 Scholar Forms & Instructions

For Instructions for Completing a DS-2019 Request Form click here

• Exchange Visitor (J-1) Application Packet - Initial
• Exchange Visitor (J-1) Application Packet - Extension
• Exchange Visitor (J-1) Transfer Out Form
• Exchange Visitor (J-1) Transfer In Form
• J-2 Work Authorization Procedures
• J-1 Scholars Insurance Enrollment Form 2012-2013

Medical Insurance Forms

NOTE: ISSS does NOT clear registration holds or process documents for international students submitting proof of insurance.  For insurance enrollment forms, alternate insurance compliance forms and related information you must contact University Health Services.

Admission Forms

NOTE: ISSS does NOT handle any aspect of admissions processing. You must contact the appropriate admissions office to apply or inquire about the status of your admission application.

Undergraduate Admissions: http://admissions.fiu.edu/how/forms.php

Graduate Admissions: http://gradschool.fiu.edu/StudentForms.html