Immigration

Listing of Forms

Most forms or processes are available as E-Forms in .

Click here for general iStart Tips

Click here if you are a Non F/J Students who needs a form filled or a letter requested

Requests Available Online through :

NOTE: Some E-Forms have limited availability based on student immigration status. If you are unable to see an E-Form when you are logged into iStart that you believe you should have access to, please contact OIS.

F-1/J-1 Student Services

  • Campus to Campus Transfer
  • Reduced Course Load Request
  • Travel Signature Request
  • Program Extension for F-1 Students
  • Program Extension for J-1 Students
  • OPT Information Update
  • F-1 Transfer Out Request
  • J-1 On Campus Employment Authorization
  • OPT STEM Extension

Immigration Updates

  • Add Dependents
  • Report Change of Citizenship                                                                                                   
    (for students who have become permanent resident aliens)
  • Report Visa Stamp or Status
  • Update Financial Documentation
  • Update Financial Guarantee
  • Update Passport
  • Update Port of Entry Stamp & I-94
  • Update Visa Stamp or Status
  • Upload Updated Dependent Documents

Letter Requests

  • Drivers License
  • Enrollment
  • Expense
  • Invitation
  • Social Security

Other Requests

  • Authorized Early Withdrawal
  • Change of Status F-1/F-2 (Within US)
  • Home Country Form Verification
  • Non-Immigration Form Processing
  • Obtain or Regain F-1/F-2 Status Via Travel
  • Request for Immigration Records
  • Study ot Research Abroad Approval


iStart Tips:

Merging PDFs: If you need to combine multiple pdf files into one pdf you can use various free tools. Adobe provides a free pdf merge tool at 
File Upload Size: E-form file uploads are limited to a combined size of 20Mbs per e-form. If you receive an error when trying to upload documents make sure you have not exceeded the upload limit. You may need to lower your document resolution or quality settings. 
File Name Errors: Make sure your upload files have a proper file extension (Ex. .pdf) and that the filenames do not include any special characters (*,;,%,$, etc)

Requests for Non F/J Students

Some students might have dual citizenship that necessitates action for their home country but they don't have access to iStart to complete an E-Form.  Please use the email process below if you need one of these services from our office.

Canadian Tax Form Completion for Non-F/J Students

You will need to attach the following to the email. CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT.

  • The TL11A form with your name and program of study completed.
  • The 1098-T form for the year you are requesting


Family Invitation Letter

You will need to attach the following to the email. CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT.

  • Passport biographical page for each person you would like an invitation for and their relationship to you (ex. Mother, Brother, Grandparent).