Forms

Use the following forms only after you have checked to see if additional documentation is required. In order to view the forms, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader.

• Academic Reduced Course Load - For students requesting authorization for reduced course load
• Applicant for Permanent Residency - To be completed by students who have already filed a Permanent Residency petition with USCIS and want to update their record with ISSS
• Certification Letter Request - To request a certification letter from ISSS for NON-academic issues
• Citizenship Verification Hold Removal Request - To request review of immigration documents for removal of international student registration holds
• Change of Status Procedures - Information on how to change to F-1 status in the United States
• Curricular Practical Training (CPT) - Information on CPT employment authorization. NOTE: Eligible students must attend an ISSS employment workshop before applying for OPT or CPT
• Driver's License - Information on how to get a GA state driver's license
• DS-2019 Extension Request - To request an extension in order to achieve academic objective
• Economic Hardship - Information about off-campus employment authorization due to unforeseen financial hardship
• Emergency Loan Application - Application for an emergency loan to assist with personal expenses (cannot be used for tuition) in amounts up to $500.00. Also complete forms at http://netcommunity.gsu.edu/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=826
• Funding/Loan Resources - Funding resources for international students, with links to online scholarship/loan options
• Hold Classes Application - To request class schedule to be held past payment due date
• International Applicant Immigration Form - Must be completed by all newly-admitted F-1 students
• Invitation Letter - Sample for international students to use to invite family to visit them in the U.S. (NOTE: ISSS does not write this letter.)
• ISSS Procedures - List of common services provided by ISSS to international students
• I-20 Request - To request a new/updated I-20 form for a substantive change (e.g. financial update, add major, add dependent(s))
• I-20 Extension Request - To request an extension in order to complete required coursework
• J-1 Academic Training (AT) Evaluation
• Medical Reduced Course Load - For students needing to take a reduced course load as a result of a medical condition
• Notice of Future Intentions - To be completed by students who are departing Georgia State University for any reason
• Obtaining an F-1 Visa
• Optional Practical Training (OPT) Request Form/Info Sheet - Information on OPT employment authorization. NOTE: Eligible students must attend an ISSS employment workshop or complete an online workshop before applying for OPT.
• OPT STEM Extension Form - Request form needed to apply for the 17-Month STEM Extension for Optional Practical Training (OPT).
• OPT Employer Report
• Reinstatement - Information for students who have fallen out of status
• Social Security Letter Sample - Sample letter for GSU departments to write
• Social Security Number Letter Request - To be completed by eligible F-1 and J-1 students
• Sponsor Commitment Form - To be completed by students receiving financial support from a third-party sponsor
• Travel Clearance Form - Must be completed by students traveling outside the U.S.  
• Travel Reminders - Tips for students planning to travel outside the U.S.
• Transfer-Out Release Form - For students transferring from GSU to another university in the U.S.
• Transfer-In Clearance Form - For students transferring to GSU from another university in the U.S.