Forms
Common Updates and Requests
F-1 Student
Enrollment Status and Full-Time Certification
F-1 Student
J-1 Student
Employment Authorization Requests
F-1 Student
Update 1: Before submitting CPT application materials to the Office of International Education (OIE), ESF students must first obtain a recommendation letter from their academic advisor (template available on the OIE website). The recommendation letter must then be submitted to the Office of Instruction (227 Bray Hall) to obtain Dean’s endorsement. Students must also provide proof of registration in the course associated with the CPT for the current semester
Update 2: The Office of International Education reserves the right to a three-week time frame for reviewing and processing any submitted requests. Students should anticipate OIE to take up to three weeks and should expect to submit documents early in order to avoid potential complications.
CPT, OPT, and Academic Training Templates
All letters must be printed on departmental letterhead.
F-1 Student
Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
- Recommendation Letter Template for OPT After the Completion of Degree
- Recommendation Letter Template for OPT After Completion of Course Work (Thesis/Dissertation not yet completed)
Social Security Memos
F-1 Student
- Social Security Memo: ESF F-1 Student (ESF on-campus job)
- Social Security Memo: ESF F-1 Student (Research Foundation)
- Social Security Memo: ESF F-1 Student (off-campus job)
J-1 Student
- Social Security Memo: ESF J-1 Student (ESF on-campus job)
- Social Security Memo: ESF J-1 Student (Research Foundation)
SEVIS Record Transfer Requests
Other J-1 and J-2 Forms
Faculty Request J-1 Research Scholar
OIE Processing Time
Please submit complete requests and all required documents to OIE at least 30 days before your deadline or requested start date whenever possible.
OIE will review your request, and you should expect a response within one week after we receive your complete request. Some requests may take longer if additional information or approval is needed.
Do not wait until your deadline to submit a request. Submitting your documents early helps avoid delays or problems with your immigration status or authorization.