Documents/Services Request

In order to simplify various immigration-related services and requests, students can submit a request e-form through the . Please use the list of available request e-forms below and submit the necessary within the specified timeline, if applicable.听

Request Processing Timeline

Below are the guidelines for the International Services document processing. Students must submit the supporting documentation within the given timeline:

OPT听extensions/I-20 extension/change of status

30听business days听prior to the expiration date.听

Document听requests听for current students听

10听business days from the time all documents are received.

New I-20 and听DS-2019听for听students 听 听 听 听 听

7听business days from the time all documents are received.

DS-2019听for interns and scholars 听 听 听 听 听 听

10听business days from the time all documents are received.

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E-Forms and Instructions

** Please click here for instructions on how to access E-forms on iStart. **

New Students (F/J Visa)

1. To submit and upload a scanned copy of your recent passport biographical information page.

2. To request an new I-20/DS-2019 (for first time at 大象传媒 or Change of Level students).听
3. To add dependents information.听
4. To request a SEVIS record transfer from another U.S. institution to 大象传媒.听

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Immigration Check-in

1. Immigration Check-in - only for students inside the US who are new students or change of level.

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Current Students (F/J Visa)

1. To request a travel signature on your I-20/DS-2019 (needed for re-entering to the U.S.).

2. To request support letters/documents from the ISS.听

  • Address Verification Letter
  • Good Standing Letter
  • SSN Eligibility Letter
  • Letter to Apply for ITIN
  • Student Employment Eligibility Form
  • Graduation Letter
  • Other

3. To request an I-20 program extension. F-1 students only.
4. To request a DS-2019 program extenstion. J-1 students only.

5. To apply for change of status to F-1 (for current 大象传媒 students).

6. To request an update on your existing I-20/active SEVIS record.听

  • To change a major or add a second major
  • To change a name听
  • To change a funding sources听
  • To replace a lost or damaged I-20
  • Other
7. To request for Reduced Course Load (RCL) authorization (acceptable reasons limited).
8. To update your local U.S. address in SEVIS (within 10 days of moving).
9. To request to withdraw from classes and be temporary absence outside of the U.S. for less than five months.
10. To request SEVIS transfer out to another SEVP certified school.
11. To establish in-person course requirement for an otherwise fully online course.

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Immigration Document Upload

1. To submit and upload a scanned copy of your recent passport biographical information page.
2. To submit and upload a scanned copy of your nonimmigrant visa biographical page.

3. To submit and upload your most recent I-94 record.

*Every time you enter the U.S., you receive a new I-94 and you should submit this form.
4. To submit and upload a copy of your SEVIS fee payment receipt.听

5. To submit and upload any notices received from USCIS.

*This applies to students who have filed a petition with USCIS, such as for OPT, Change of Status, Reinstatement.

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Employment Authorization (F-1)

1. To apply for Curricular Practical Training (only available to students still enrolled for courses).

Visit the CPT page for more information and instructions.

2. 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.
3. To report change in employment (for students approved on OPT/STEM OPT only).
4. To apply for 24-month STEM OPT Extension (for students within a period of OPT only).

5. To submit STEM OPT reports every six months (for students already approved for STEM OPT only).
6. Academic Training (AT) request (for J-1 visa students only).
7. Use this form to upload a copy of your EAD card work permit

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Regain F-1 Status - Students in Terminated Status

1. To regain F1 status following an authorization for early withdrawal (only for students who were approved for AEW).听

2. To apply for reinstatement (USCIS) - regain F-1 status following SEVIS termination.
3. To restart F-1 status following termination through travel and re-entry

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Eligibility Specific Requests (F-1)

1. To request form I-20 recommending economic hardship. Student needs to discuss with DSO prior to form submission. 听

2. To apply for Special Student Relief (SSR). Student needs to discuss with DSO prior to form submission.

3. Special Student Relief (SSR) Reduced Course Load (RCL). Student needs to discuss with DSO prior to form submission.

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Proof of non-F-1 status (to report you are not or no longer an F-1)

1. To submit and upload the confirmation that you are not an F-1/need student visa to study at 大象传媒.
2. To relinquish your F-1 student status.

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Paper Forms