ISSS Request Form (not enrolled)

Curricular Practical Training: https://porches.udayton.edu/group/international...

OPT (Optional Practical Training) is a benefit of F-1 student status that allows you to work off-campus in your field of study to gain practical experience. OPT after you graduate is referred to as post-completion OPT. Post-completion OPT extends your F-1 status even though you are no longer an enrolled student. It also extends the F-2 status of any dependents who are with you.

Extension: https://porches.udayton.edu/group/international...

Extensions are permitted only to complete academic program requirements. The following are not valid reasons for extensions:
• To enroll in extra courses for personal/academic interest or to improve one’s GPA
• To finish minor requirements
• To engage in extra-curricular research
• To finish pending/”in progress” coursework
• To engage in Curricular Practical Training (CPT) after completing all degree requirements (F-1)

Reduced course load: https://porches.udayton.edu/group/international...

International students must enroll in a full course load during every Fall and Spring semester.
Dropping below full-time enrollment without FIRST obtaining authorization from ISSS will result in the termination of your immigration status.

We recommend also speaking with your academic advisor about how dropping the course(s) will affect your academic plan.

To request a Final Term Reduced Course Load, you must also log into Porches and apply for graduation through the Flyer Student Services portal. Contact graduation@udayton.edu if you need assistance with this process. ISSS will verify that you have applied for graduation before approving your request.

You have two options:

1. If you have any dissertation credits remaining, continue to submit this form. You must be registered for the dissertation credits before the RCL will be approved.

2. If you DO NOT have credits remaining, do not submit this form. Instead, start with Graduate Academic Affairs and submit the Continuing Student form to register for RES 999. You can find the form on the Graduate page of Porches under forms. The form will be forwarded from your academic department to our office for approval.
You must be registered for RES 999 before the RCL will be approved.

Transfer out: https://porches.udayton.edu/group/international...

If you are an active F-1/J-1 student orJ-1 scholar wishing to commence a new academic program or scholarly objective at another university, you must request a transfer of your SEVIS record (I-20/DS-2019) following the steps below.

If your courses at UD are already in progress, you must remain registered until your transfer is complete. If you drop your courses before the transfer is completed, you risk violating your immigration status. Dropping courses often has implications for billing. Visit this site: https://udayton.edu/fss/billing/index.php#refun... , to learn about the university's refund policy. Contact Flyer Student Services to see what money, if any, you may owe the university by withdrawing.

You must submit an acceptance letter (students) or invitation letter (scholars) from the new school in order for us to transfer your SEVIS record. This letter must clearly state when classes or the appointment begins. Students: After transferring your SEVIS record, you must also complete the Student Withdrawal and Leave Form to notify other offices of your decision to leave. You will receive instructions for completing this form after we process your transfer request.

You may request a specific transfer date below. This may be useful to students on OPT/STEM OPT who want to maximize their employment time. In most other cases, ISSS will automatically set the transfer date between the end of the current UD semester and the beginning of the new school’s semester. Students working on OPT/STEM OPT: Please be aware that your employment authorization ends on the day your SEVIS record is transferred.

A SEVIS transfer is an immigration procedure only. When ISSS transfers a SEVIS record, it does not free you from any financial, academic, or administrative responsibilities at UD. Registration holds, account balances, etc. will remain on your record even after transferring.

Change of level: https://porches.udayton.edu/group/international...

A change in degree level (e.g. bachelor's to master's) required an updated I-20 within 10 days of the change. To be issued an updated I-20, you must complete this form and submit evidence of funding.

Change of major: https://porches.udayton.edu/group/international...

Use this section to request an updated I-20 or DS-2019 to reflect your new major at UD.

Authorized early withdrawal: https://porches.udayton.edu/group/international...

If you are taking a leave of absence or withdrawing from the university, you must obtain approval from ISSS before dropping your classes. If you fail to notify our office, your I-20 will be terminated, which could have serious consequences if you wish to visit, study or work in the U.S. in the future.

Before submitting this form, please consider the following:

If you are unable to register full-time, you should submit this form and plan to depart the US. Students cannot stay in the US if they are not enrolled full time. Submitting this form will temporarily deactivate your I-20 allowing you to return in a future semester to resume your studies and immigration status. If approved for an AEW, you must depart the US within 15 days of approval.

Once we have updated your SEVIS record, we will send you a confirmation email with more details.

Returning from terminated status: https://porches.udayton.edu/group/international...

Dependent I-20 or DS-2019 Request: https://porches.udayton.edu/group/international...

ISSS can issue F-2 dependent I-20s for your spouse and/or dependent children. Your dependent(s) can use these I-20s to obtain an F-2 visa.
• Submit copy of passport for dependent(s) to isss@udayton.edu.
• Evidence of funding must also be submitted. See instructions in next section for details.

Social security letter: https://porches.udayton.edu/group/international...

Immigration regulations permit international students and scholars in F or J status to work on campus. Before commencing work, international students and scholars must complete university and governmental processes. Based on this submission, our office will create a form for you to bring to your employer to sign and then take to the Social Security Administration (SSA) to apply for a SSN.

We will send you more details by email about how to apply for the SSN when we issue your form.

In addition to submitting this form, upload your Previous employer's I-983 with the completed "Final Evaluation on Student Progress." with the appropriate evaluation completed by you and your supervisor.
Guide to Completing the I-983: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oohyxSh4qHx...

In addition to submitting this form:
1) upload your Previous employer's I-983 with the completed "Final Evaluation on Student Progress." with the appropriate evaluation completed by you and your supervisor.
2) upload your new employer's completed I-983 with the appropriate evaluation completed by you and your supervisor.

Guide to Completing the I-983: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oohyxSh4qHx...

In addition to submitting this form, upload your I-983 with the appropriate supervisor signatures.
Guide to Completing the I-983: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oohyxSh4qHx...

If this is your 12 or 24 month validation period, in addition to submitting this form, upload your I-983 with the appropriate evaluation completed by you and your supervisor.
Guide to Completing the I-983: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oohyxSh4qHx...

Qualifying degree and school
Must be based on a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree from an accredited, SEVP-certified, U.S. institution of higher education, and the CIP code of the degree's major field of study must appear on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List.

Qualifying job
Job must be a paid job, for at least 20 hours per week at each STEM employer

Qualifying employer
Employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and have an IRS Employer Identification Number (EIN); DHS says that there must be a "bona fide employer-employee" relationship, and that student may not be self-employed

Form I-983 training plan
The student and employer must complete a Form I-983 Training Plan, and the student must present the completed I-983 to the DSO before the DSO recommends STEM OPT in SEVIS

Filing deadlines
USCIS must receive the student's STEM OPT application package before the expiration of the student's current post-completion OPT (standard post-completion or cap-gap), and no later than 60 days from the date the DSO recommended the benefit in SEVIS. The STEM OPT application package includes: Form I-765, I-765 filing fee, Form I-20 with the 24-month STEM OPT recommendation, and documentation of the qualifying STEM degree.

To update your I-20, we must verify that you have enough funds to support a year of academic and living expenses.

In addition to submitting this form, upload your evidence of funding to the secure ISSS folder:
https://udayton.app.box.com/f/9822aa14041e45329...

Your request will not be considered completed until this additional documentation is submitted. Once ISSS receives the evidence of funding, we can begin work on your request.

In addition to submitting this form, upload your I-797 showing a pending or approved H-1B application (not a registration selection notice) to the secure ISSS folder:
https://udayton.app.box.com/f/9822aa14041e45329...

Your request will not be considered completed until the required documentation is submitted. Once ISSS receives the documentation, we will begin processing your request.

In addition to submitting this form, upload a doctor's note to the secure ISSS folder:
https://udayton.app.box.com/f/9822aa14041e45329... Should include specific dates or semester information.

Doctor's note should include their recommendation to be under-enrolled/not enrolled this semester. Should include specific dates or semester information.

To request a medical reduced course load you must also submit a notice from your doctor recommending the amount of time you need out of classes. You are limited to 12 total months of RCL for medical purposes. An advisor from our office will follow up with your request to talk through your timeline and how we can support you.

In addition to submitting this form, upload your dependent's passport and proof of funding to the secure ISSS folder:
https://udayton.app.box.com/f/9822aa14041e45329...

Acceptable proof of funding documentation:
• Bank statements
• Investments
• Financial guarantee/sponsorship letters
• UD graduate/teaching/research assistantship contracts

Your request will not be considered completed until this additional documentation is submitted. Once ISSS receives this documentation, we can begin work on your request.

Attach below your offer letter and the job description (if not included in the offer letter), both in PDF format.

Your request will not be considered completed until this additional documentation is submitted. Once ISSS receives this documentation, we can begin work on your request.

Upload a copy of your acceptance letter (students) or invitation letter (scholars) from your new school, in PDF format.

Your request will not be considered completed until this additional documentation is submitted. Once ISSS receives this documentation, we can begin work on your request.

Upload below proof of enrollment at the new school in PDF format.

Your request will not be considered completed until this additional documentation is submitted. Once ISSS receives this documentation, we can begin work on your request.