International Students

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security requires F-1 students to maintain their immigration records throughout their stay in the U.S. Failure to maintain their immigration records will be considered a violation to their visa status and will lead to revocation of future benefits.

You must inform the ISSO immediately for any changes in your record such as address, telephone number, change of major, name as listed on your passport, or permanent departure from the U.S.

You must attend all meetings as set forth by the ISSO.

You must submit copies of your:

• I-94
• Visa
• Passport

Once you are admitted to a program at the new level, you must submit the appropriate documentation to the ISSO to receive a new I-20. Please contact the International Student Services Office for more information.

Before requesting a signature, check page 2 of your current I-20 to determine if a new signature is needed. If the signature is more than 12 months old, then request a travel signature from the ISSO. If the signature is less than 12 months old, you do not need an updated signature to re-enter the United States.

If you receive an electronic I20 signed with an electronic signature, be sure and print out the I-20, date and sign with blue ink. A print out of the I-20 is required to enter the United States.

You may visit the ISSO and request an original I-20 with no less than 3 days in advance.

Download RCL Request Form here

Download OPT Application here

Please submit a copy of the department hiring letter to the ISSO. When the ISSO receives the letter, the ISSO will also generate a letter for the student to take to the local Social Security Administration Office to request the SSN. F-1 students are only allowed to work on campus.

Questions regarding CPT will require an appointment with the International Student Advisor. Please schedule an appointment with the ISSO at isso@bua.edu.

Download CPT form here