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International Student Services

International Student Forms

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Here you can find ISS forms for various F‐1 related requests. The processing time for ISS requests varies depending on the type of request.

  • Incomplete forms or inaccurate information submitted will delay processing times.
  • Business days are Mondays through Fridays. Most requests will be processed in 5 business days.
  • ISS will not be able to process requests during Chapman campus holidays.  
  • It is your responsibility to be aware of deadlines.
  • Plan and submit your requests as early as possible.

If you have technical difficulty or need help submitting a request, please email us at iss@chapman.edu.

 

Incoming and Returning Students

  • Immigration Check-In: Complete immigration check-in as required by Department for Homeland Security (DHS) to register your immigration record at Chapman University. You will submit: Updated contact information in the U.S. and copies of your Form I-20 and I-94 entry record.
    • Deadline: First Friday of the term you begin at the university.

Current Students

  • International Travel Request: Use this form to request a travel signature at least 2 weeks before your international travel date.
  • Undergrad Full Course Exception Request: Use this form if you are an undergrad student entering your last semester and requesting for full-time enrollment exception in your final term.
    • Deadline: Last date of enrollment on your final term, refer to the academic calendar.
  • Concurrent Enrollment Request: Use this form to request a concurrent enrollment to enroll in a course/s or at another institution while you are enrolled in a degree program at Chapman University.
  • Form I-20 Program Extension Request: Use this form to request form I-20 extension at least 1 month before your current form I-20 end-date expires.
    • Deadline: One month before Program End Date on Form I-20.
  • Transfer Out Request: Use this form to request to transfer out to another U.S. institution on F-1 status.

Alumni (OPT and STEM OPT)

  • International Travel Request: Use this form to request a travel signature at least 2 weeks before your international travel date.
  • OPT Reporting Form: Use this form to request to report any changes to employment or personal information if you are unable to access your SEVP portal account.
  • STEM OPT I-20 Request: Use this form to request a STEM OPT I-20.
  • STEM OPT Reporting Form: Use this form to:
    • Report changes to your personal and employment information on STEM OPT.
    • Submit STEM OPT validation report.
  • Transfer Out Request: Use this form to request to transfer out to another U.S. institution on F-1 status.

International Student Services provides general guidance. Any advice provided to you by the ISS should not be construed as legal advice.

Additionally, due to the fluid nature of governmental interpretation, government agencies such as USCIS/ICE/CBP may change their interpretation of immigration laws/regulations and eligibility requirements for benefits at any time. We will do our best to provide the most current guidance.

Each case is fact-specific and it is advised that you contact an experienced immigration attorney if you have questions regarding your situation.