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Information for F1 Visa

NOTE: Most of our forms are form-fillable, i.e. you can click on the link below to open them up and complete them on your computer to print out. We recommend this method (as opposed to completing them by hand), as this prevents any data entry errors as a result of handwriting. All forms are in pdf format. If you do not have Adobe Reader on your computer, click here to download a free copy of Adobe Reader.

All forms are available in alternative format upon request.

Forms	Form Description
Rules to Remember	Top 10 ways to avoid immigration trouble.
Undergraduate Student Certification of Financial Responsibility Form (CFR)	Used by prospective students to submit information on financial resources needed for the Form I-20 that is used to apply for a visa.
Graduate Student Certification of Financial Responsibility Form (CFR)	Used by prospective students to submit information on financial resources needed for the Form I-20 that is used to apply for a visa.
Funding Update/Change of Level Form	Complete this form if your funding has changed or if you are required to show proof of funding for a new degree program.
Application for Social Security Number (On-Campus Employment Verification Form)	The FSU hiring department is required to print on department letterhead the "On-Campus Employment Verification Form" and to fill out that same form. The student must then bring the letter to the International Center for signature before submitting the form to the Social Security Administration Office in Tallahassee.
Final Term Form	Complete this form if you are nearing the end of your academic program. This form must be submitted no later than the second week into your final semester at FSU.
Reduced Course Load for Academic Reasons Form	Used to request a reduced course load for academic reasons, including difficulty with the English language, unfamiliarity with U.S teaching methods, and improper course level placement.
Medical Reduced Course Load Form	Complete this form if you are requesting a reduced course load for medical reasons.
SEVIS Transfer-Out Form	If you are intending to transfer to another educational institution, you must complete this form to facilitate the transfer of your immigration record in the federal database (SEVIS).
Inviting Your Dependents to the U.S., part 1 Inviting Your Dependents to the U.S., part 2	Used to request an I-20 for the student's dependents (spouse and children). NOTE: The document contains 2 sections. You are required to fill out BOTH sections.
Request for Extension of I-20, page 1 Request for Extension of I-20, page 2	Used to request an extension on the validity of the I-20: Extensions must be requested prior to the expiration date on the I-20. (2 pages)
Undergraduate Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Application	Used to request employment authorization for an internship: You must apply for and receive CPT authorization if you are registered for an internship class and you must not start employment until authorization has been granted by the IC adviser.
Graduate Student Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Application	Used to request employment authorization for an internship: You must apply for and receive CPT authorization if you are registered for an internship class and you must not start employment until authorization has been granted by the IC adviser.
Application for Employment Authorization based on Economic Hardship	Used to request employment authorization for unforeseen economic hardship (See eligibility requirements).
Change of Address Form	Online form for registering a change of address to IC: You must report a change of address within 10 days of moving to a new place of residence; Remember that the address you provide to IC must always match the address you maintain at the Registrar's Office.
Change of Status to F or J	Important information for those who wish to become an F-1 status student.
Ending Your F-1 Record Form	Used upon completion of your degree program. If you do not intend to apply for OPT, transfer to another US educational institution, start a new degree program at FSU, or apply for an extension of your current degree program, please complete and submit this form.
Driver's License Extension Memo for Grace Period	Driver's License Extension Memo for Grace Period
Inviting a Relative or Friend to the U.S.	Inviting a Relative (other than a spouse or child) or Friend to Visit You in the United States
Travel Signature Request Form	If you are intending on traveling abroad, you must complete this form to request a travel signature on the 3rd page of your I-20 (F-1 students) or on the first page of your DS-2019 form (J-1 students/scholars). Please bring this form along with your I-20 or DS-2019 form to the International Center at least 5 days before your departure from the U.S.
Optional Practical Training Forms
Optional Practical Training (OPT) Application for a 17-month Extension Only	This form should be used ONLY by students who have completed their degree and have been authorized for Optional Practical Training.
Optional Practical Training (OPT) Update Form	This form should be used ONLY by students who have completed their degree and have a pending or approved request for Optional Practical Training.
Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) Form	Up to 12 months of full-time employment authorization after the course of study. OPT employment MUST be in the field of study and initial employment may begin only after an Employment Authorization Document (EAD card) has been received from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

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