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Maintaining Visa Status

This section contains a wide range of important information to assist international students with an F-1 or J-1 visa maintain their immigration status, while pursuing their course of study. Links include student responsibilities/top ten things to remember to maintain status, reporting requirements, program extensions, and other issues that affect the international student population.

FORMS and FILES

17 Month STEM OPT Extension Checklist

(136.3K)

17 Month STEM OPT Extension Handout

(218.4K)

Applying for a Social Security Number: F-1 Visa

(227.3K)

Applying for a Social Security Number: J Visa

(239.0K)

Applying for an F-1 Visa

(281.4K)

Applying for Renewal of a F-1 Visa

(140.8K)

Change of Status Checklist

(229.2K)

CMMS F-1 Student Transfer Clearance Form

(139.5K)

CMMS I-20 Request Form

(103.8K)

CMMS International Student Certification of Finances and Affidavit of Support

(226.6K)

CPT Checklist

(134.1K)

CPT Handout

(144.8K)

DS-156 Nonimmigrant Visa Form

(144.3K)

DS-2019 Request Form (J-1)

(377.0K)

Employment Guidelines for J-2 Dependents

(190.5K)

Extension of Stay Sample Letter

(29.0K)

F-1 and J-1 Change of Address Form

(103.6K)

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

(137.6K)

F-1 I-20 Request Form for Current Students

(334.8K)

F-1 I-20 Request Form for Prospective Students

(210.6K)

F-1 ISC Request for Administrative Add of Experiential Learning Course

(161.6K)

F-1 OPT Travel Guidelines for students

(113.4K)

F-1 or J-1 General Travel Guidelines outside of the U.S. for students

(129.0K)

F-1 or J-1 International Student and Scholar Exit Form

(146.7K)

F-1 or J-1 International Student Certification of Finances

(304.3K)

F-1 or J-1 International Student Transfer Clearance Form

(181.7K)

F-1 or J-1 Student Transfer Out from UCF

(122.4K)

F-1 or J-1 Transient Student Request Form

(212.8K)

F-1 Student Reduced Course Load Request

(165.3K)

F-1 Student Sample Letter for Departments Offering OPT to International Students

(30.5K)

F-1 Student Sample Letter for Employers offering CPT to International Students

(32.5K)

F-1 Student Sample Letter for Employers Offering OPT Extensions

(27.5K)

F-1 Student Sample Letter for Internship Coordinators recommending CPT

(26.0K)

FILC Application

(208.8K)

Guide to International Students and Social Security Numbers

(56.8K)

Health Center Immunization Form

(185.8K)

Health Insurance Minimum Requirements

(154.8K)

I-539

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I-765

(102.7K)

J-1 Academic Training Authorization Request

(365.2K)

OPT Checklist

(152.9K)

OPT_Handout_F1

(162.8K)

OPT_Status_Form

(135.6K)

Record Release Form

(136.8K)

Reinstatement Checklist for F-1 Students

(113.4K)

Summer 2013 Orientation Dates

(68.8K)

Travel Tips and Arrival Procedures

(121.7K)

Travel to all countries except for Canada, Mexico, and Caribbean

(129.0K)

Travel to Canada, Mexico, and Caribbean

(153.4K)

Travel While on OPT

(118.8K)


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