Forms and Files

Checklist of necessary items to have completed before making appointment with immigration advisor to file for STEM OPT Extension.

Informational handout detailing 17 month STEM OPT extension process.

Please submit to the ISC front desk by Monday, January 17th.

This form offers instructions on how to obatain a social security number if you have been hired on or off campus.

Instructions for J visa holders on how to obtain a Social Security number once a job offer has been made.

Tips from the U.S. Department of State on how to apply for an F-1 visa.

Detailed instructions on the F-1 visa renewal process.

Detailed steps on the J-1 renewal process.

Steps to take to renew your H-1B Visa

A change of status allows an individual who holds other visa types different from F or J to become a legal international student.

Checklist of items necessary for completing CPT paperwork.

Handout that describes what CPT is and how to apply.

Please complete this form for all Foreign National students to start the reimbursement request process.

Thsi guide covers the 6 Steps of Compliance when Reimbursing or Paying a Foreign National.

Please complete this form for all Foreign National vendors who are non-UCF employees and non-students.

A checklist of the coduments you will need to request a DS-2019.

The DS-156 form is required to apply for a nonimmigrant visa to the United States. This form is also available online at the Department of State website (http://evisaforms.state.gov/nonelectronicforms.asp).

Use this form to request a DS-2019.

This form is used to request a DS-2019 for any prospective exchange visitor who plans to attend the University and obtain a degree.

This form is used to request a DS-2019 for any prospective exchange visitor who plans to attend the University in a non-degree academic program with a set educational objective.

This form is used to request a DS-2019 for any prospective exchange visitor who plans to complete an internship program that fulfills the educational objectives of their home institution's academic program.

This form is used to request a DS-2019 for any prospective exchange visitor in a professional category (short term scholar, research scholar, professor, or specialist).

This form covers the employment authorization process and requirements for J-2 dependents.

This sample letter is for departmental use when requesting an extension of stay for an F-1 student.

Required form when you change your address

This form is to be completed by F-1 and J-1 visa holders applying for a change of nonimmigrant classification to permanent residency.

Current UCF F-1 students who need to request an I-20 must complete this form.

F-1 Prospective students who are applying for UCF academic admission must also complete this form to begin the international admission process for a UCF I-20.

This form is used ONLY to add an experiential learning course to an F-1 student’s UCF transcript in order to provide academic documentation of their Curricular Practical Training.

These guidelines will help you in planning your trip and making sure that you do not risk your F-1 status when you travel outside the U.S. while on OPT.

These guidelines will help you in planning your trip and making sure that you that you do not risk your F-1 or J-1 status when traveling and re-entering the U.S.

This form is to be completed by F-1 or J-1 students upon your departure from UCF, so that ISC and other departments may contact you in the future about UCF.

International F-1 or J-1 students must complete this confidential financial certification form before the I-20 will be issued. Please note that supporting documents must be originals.

Complete this form if you are currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college, university or high school in the United States as an F-1 or J-1 students and are planning to transfer to UCF.

F-1 or J-1 Students who plan to transfer from UCF to another university need to complete this form.

F-1 or J-1 students who are enrolled at other universities, but plan to take some courses at UCF, must complete this form.

F-1 students who plan to be enrolled less than full-time must complete this form.

Sample letter for department offering Optional Practical Training to F-1 international students. This letter must be presented on the university or department letterhead.

Sample letter for employers offering Curricular Practical Training to F-1 international students. This letter must be presented to ISC on company/organization letterhead prior to start of employment.

Sample letter template for OPT extensions.

Sample letter to be used by Internship Coordinators for F-1 students who plan to engage in off-campus internships. This letter must be presented to ISC on department letterhead prior to start of internship.

F-1/J-1 Change of Immigrant/Nonimmigrant Classification

This flowchart outlines the entire foreign national vendor process from start to finish.

This is a complete guide to obtaining a social security number from the US Social Security Administration office.

Checklist for departments to initiate H-1B visa for students.

Flowchart explaining the H-1B process.

Required form for the Health Center to prove necessary immunizations

Outlines the minimum required medical insurance coverage as mandated by the State of Florida Board of Governors regulations (6C-6.009).

A packet of forms, including instructions, for international faculty, staff, & scholars (non-students) being hired by UCF.

A packet of forms, including instructions, for international students being hired by UCF.

A packet of forms, including instructions, for international students being hired by UCF.

Application To Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status

Form for employment authorization

This form explains how to be in compliance with insurance regulations

This flyer explains the International Mentoring Program from the mentees perspective.

This flyer explains the International Mentoring Program from the mentors perspective.

Fill this out when leaving UCF

Description of International Training along with upcoming dates.

This publication may be utilized by any UCF department that reimburses foreign national employees or students for travel and incidental expenses. This publication provides compliance guidelines that operate under specific guidance within IRS regulations, U.S. immigration laws, Florida statutes, and UCF Finance & Accounting policies.

This publication may be utilized by any UCF department that is sponsoring foreign vendor activities. This publication provides compliance guidelines for common activities associated with foreign vendor sponsorships. These guidelines follow and operate under specific guidance within IRS regulations, U.S. immigration laws, Florida statutes, and UCF Finance & Accounting policies.

A comprehensive guide that provides information on being a J scholar at UCF.

Use this form to request authorization to perform academic training

This form must be filled out by exchange visitors in professional or intern categories to prove financial ability.

This letter template must be completed for any exchange visitor in the professional or intern categories. The UCF supervisor, College Dean, ISC Director, and exchange visitor must all sign the letter.

This checklist provides guidance and tips for travel requirements (for J-1 students)to the United States.

Information on becoming a J-1 Exchange Visitor in a professional category (short-term scholar, research scholar, professor, or specialist).

A list of laws and regulations that J-1 non-degeree seeking students must comply with.

J-1 scholars must familiarize themselves with these responsibilities and acknowledge by signing this form.

This form needs to be completed by J-1 Scholars planning to transfer from UCF to another university.

This form outlines all of the documents required to by a prospective exchange visitor in the student intern category.

UCF departments should complete this form to determine if the prospective foreign national qualifies for the student intern category.

This flowchart outlines the J Student Intern process from start to finish.

A checklist designed to assist departments in deciding which visa type might be best for the foreign national they want to hire.

This chart details the study and employment restrictions of individuals in various non-immigrant visa classifications.

This form outlines the documents and items needed to apply for OPT.

Eligibility, rules and how to apply for OPT.

This form needs to be completed and returned to ISC if you have any changes (address, periods of unemployment, etc) during OPT.

Flowchart explaining the Permanent Residency Process.

This form must be filled out to release immigration related documents or information.

Information on how to apply for a reduced course load.

Current or prospective UCF F-1 students who wish to be reinstated must complete this form.

How to requisition fees for an H-1B Visa.

Sample letter for departments hiring an international employee so they can obtain a social security card.

Flowchart of sponsoring a J-1 Scholar

All new and transfer international students for Spring 2012 must register for an ISC orientation session.

Outlines the documents that you may receive at the end of the tax year from UCF and what you need to do with them.

Use this form to request a signature on your I-20 for travel

A helpful handout to give you tips on what to expect while travelling and upon arrival.

Guidelines applicable to F-1 and J-1 visa holders planning to visit their home country or any country (except Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean Islands).

Information on specific guidelines for traveling to neighboring countries and the immigration requirements associated with it.

Handout describing travel while doing Optional Practical Training (OPT).

The questionnaire must be answered by the sponsoring faculty member and not by someone acting on behalf of the sponsor for all H-1B, H-1B1, L-1, O-1 non-immigrant worker visa applicants, and J-1 applicants being sponsored by a technical college.

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Support the International Services Center at UCF.

Come join us for our annual Independence Day Celebration! There will be free food, games, and music! The event is scheduled for Thursday, July 1st from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm in the Barbara Ying Center.

Check out the schedule of World Cup games that we will show in the Barbara Ying Center.

A comprehensive guide that addresses most concerns new students will have upon arrival to the U.S.