Forms

How to Submit an EForm

Request for Updated or Travel Signature I-20 or DS-2019

Purpose: This E-Form is to request an update or travel signature on your current I-20.  Updates may include an I-20/DS-2019 with travel signature; a replacement of a lost, stolen or damaged I-20/DS-2019; or an updated I-20/DS-2019 (including new major, change in funding, change in employer, cap-gap extension, etc...)It is not to request a new I-20 for a newly admitted student (newly admitted students should contact the appropriate Admissions office for their program); a new degree program; a change of status; readmission; or adding a new dependent (for those reasons, see I-20/DS2019 Request Form below).  

• Click here to access the Request for Updated or Travel Signature I-20/DS-2019 instructions

New Student Arrival Reporting 

Purpose: This E-Form is required from all new F-1 and J-1 students when they enter the U.S. to begin study.  

• Click here to access the New Student Arrival Reporting instructions

Request a Letter

Purpose: This E-Form is to request a status letter.  This includes Social Security Number status letters, visa renewal letters, general status letters, and J-1 on campus work authorization letters. 

• Click here to access the Letter Request instructions

Reduced Course Load Authorization (RCL)

Purpose: F-1 and J-1 students must be pursuing a full-time course of study unless they are authorized for a reduced course load for specific, federally accepted reasons. Undergraduate students must be enrolled for 12 credits during the regular semesters (Fall and Spring) and graduate students must be enrolled for 9 credits during the regular semesters. If you believe that you qualify for an authorized reduced course load, please complete this E-Form with your academic advisor. 

• Click here to access the RCL instructions

Extension of I-20/DS-2019 End Date Request 

Purpose: If the F-1 or J-1 student requires additional time to complete his or her academic program requirements beyond the program end date listed on the I-20 or DS-2019 the student must apply for an I-20 or DS-2019 extension. The student must obtain departmental approval and submit additional proof of finances with the request.

• Click here to access the Extension of I-20/DS-2019 End Date instructions

New I-20/DS-2019 for Returning or Change of Status Students

Purpose: This E-Form is for a student to request a new, initial I-20/DS-2019. Usually this is for students who have been readmitted, are returning from a leave of absence, are applying for a change of status, or are requesting a F-2/J-2 dependent join them in the United States.  If you are seeking an I-20 for another reason please see the "Request for Updated or Travel Signature I-20/DS-2019" E-Form instead.

• Click here to access the New I-20/DS-2019 for Returning or Change of Status Students instructions

CPT (Curricular Practical Training) Work Authorization Application 

Purpose: This E-form is for F-1 students to request off-campus work authorization under CPT. Students must obtain CPT work authorization prior to beginning work off campus, whether paid or unpaid.       

• Click here the access the CPT Work Authorization Application instructions

Post Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT)  & STEM OPT Extension 

Purpose: These E-Forms are for students applying for post-completion OPT or an OPT STEM Extension. Additionally, we have included links to relevant USCIS forms, such as the I-765 and G-1145.
Students are required to report changes to their personal information and employment to ISSS within 10 days of any change. Please use the OPT or STEM OPT Employment Reporting E-Form (below) to report any changes, as well as updated your demographic information in MyUAlbany.

• Click here to access the Post Completion OPT Request instructions

• Click here to access the STEM OPT Extension Request instructions

• Passport Photo Examples

OPT & STEM OPT Employment Reporting 

Purpose: This page describes the reporting requirements for F-1 students on OPT and STEM OPT and provides instructions for accessing the OPT or STEM OPT Reporting E-Form.

• Click here to access the OPT or STEM OPT Employment Reporting Instructions

Academic Training for J-1 Students

Purpose: This PDF form is for J-1 students to request off-campus work authorization under Academic Training. The employment must be related to the program field and the student must have their academic advisor’s approval.

• Academic Training Form

Departure (Including Transfer Out) 

Purpose: This E-Form is to report your departure from UAlbany and/or the United States.  This E-form should be be used by F-1 and J-1 students to request that their SEVIS record be transferred to a new school (e.g. if you are graduating and going to graduate school, ending OPT to begin a new program, or transferring mid-program). 

• Click here to access the Departure or Transfer Out instructions

Immigration Status Update

Purpose:This E-Form is to update UAlbany ISSS of a change of immigration status.

• Click here to access the Immigration Status Update instructions

Order E-Shipping

Purpose: To request express mailing shipping of a document.

• Click here to access the Order EShip instructions

Out of Country Reporting 
Purpose: To report that you will study outside the U.S. during a term

• Click here to access the Out of Country Reporting instructions

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The information contained in this web site/form is provided as a service to international students, faculty and staff at the University at Albany. It does not constitute legal advice. We try to provide useful information, but we make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to this web site or any associated site or form. Neither the University at Albany nor ISSS is responsible for any errors or omissions contained in this website, or for the results obtained from the use of this information. Nothing provided herein should be used as a substitute for the advice of competent legal counsel; students may wish to consult an immigration attorney on the specifics of their case as needed.