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International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
About Us
Our Mission
Contact Us
Staff Profile
Organizational Chart
International Student Data
Policy on Requests for Student Information
Comments
Site Map
New F-1 Students
Seeking Admission
Estimated Cost of Attendance
I-20 Request
Steps After Being Admitted
F-1 International Student Immigration Check-In
International Student Resource Fair
Changing Visa Status to F-1
First Semester Survey
Frequently Asked Questions
Student Testimonials
Current F-1 Students
F-1 Regulations & Resources
F-1 and J-1 International Student Health Insurance
SEVIS Completion or Termination
F-1 Student Withdrawal Request
Reinstatement to Active F-1 Status
F-2 Dependents
Reduced Course Load (RCL)
SEVIS Record Transfer-Out Form
Correcting I-94 Errors
Immigration Status Update Portal
Events
Diwali
Bangladeshi New Year
Don't Mess with Texas Night
Finding External Funding as an International Graduate Student
Fawanis Ramadan
Truist Bank - Bank on Your Success
Graduation Celebration
Halloween Festival
Holi
Intercambio: Spanish Language Mixer
International Education Week
Lunar New Year Celebration
Nigerian Independence Day
Norouz Celebration
Texas Folklife Festival
San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo
International Sports Day
Funds Request For International Events
Post Event Feedback Survey
Work Authorization
On-Campus Employment
Curricular Practical Training
Optional Practical Training
STEM OPT Extension
New OPT I-20 Request Form
STEM OPT Employer Update
Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) Portal
H-1B Cap-Gap Extension
Severe Economic Hardship Employment Authorization
Volunteering Versus Employment
Forms
Request Forms
Flag Request Form
Department Resources
Hiring F-1 International Students for On-Campus Jobs
Hiring International Faculty & Staff
Academic and Faculty Advisor Resources
J-1 Exchange Visitor
Alumni
Alumni Survey
Stay Connected
Student Resources
Campus Resources
International Affairs
Visa Classifications Chart
Nonimmigrants: Who Can Study?
Scams and Frauds Targeting International Students
Filing Taxes
Academic Integrity
Internationally Minded Organizations
Study in the States
Transportation
Travel Tips for International Students
US Money and Banking
Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program
Immigration Resources
Financial Assistance
Texas State
Academic Affairs
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
Work Authorization
New OPT I-20 Request Form
New OPT I-20 Request Form
Last Name *
First Name *
Student ID Number (A0...) *
SEVIS ID Number *
Non-Texas State Email Address *
Phone Number *
Which Optional Practical Training are you currently on? *
Post-Completion OPT
STEM-OPT
OPT Start Date *
OPT End Date *
Job Description: (if you do not have a job write 'no job'). See job description checklist in SEVP Portal FAQ: https://www.international.txstate.edu/Work-Authorization/SEVP-Portal.html *
Select the best reason below for requesting a new I-20 *
My OPT or STEM OPT status has changed from "requested" to "approved" but I did not update my employer in the SEVP Portal
My OPT status has changed from "requested" to "approved" and I updated my employer in the SEVP Portal
I lost my I-20
I need a travel signature
I am changing (adding or removing) employer(s) and have updated the SEVP Portal *(OPT-STEM students use the OPT-STEM New Employer Update if adding a new employer: http://www.international.txstate.edu/optandstemextension/OPT-STEM-Employer-Update.html)
I was approved for the Cap Gap extension for H-1B
Other - write your reason below
OTHER - state your reason for requesting an updated or new I-20
Submit a copy of your OPT or STEM OPT EAD Card if mailed to your address and not ISSS
Submit proof of Cap Gap (screenshot from SEVP Portal, OR Recepited/Approved: Form I-797 receipt notice)
DSOs can no longer manually extend Cap Gap. Must have I-797 if not auotmatic in SEVIS.
Special Requests - write any special requests you have regarding your I-20 (all new I-20s will come with a travel signature)
Obtaining your new I-20 *
I must pick up my new I-20 at ISSS or purchase a shipping label at https://study.eshipglobal.com/ so ISSS can mail the I-20.
I acknolwedge the following: *
1. I am responsibile for providing a job description in the SEVP Portal of how my employment is directly related to my major area of study.
2. US Department of Homeland Security may conduct a compliance review of my SEVIS record, OPT employment, and job description.
3. I understand the SEVP Portal reporting and job description requirements: www.international.txstate.edu/optandstemextension/SEVP-Portal.html
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