International Student Services

Forms For New Students	When to Complete
I-20 Request	Complete this form to request an I-20 before arriving in the U.S.
SEVIS Check-in	Complete the SEVIS check-in process for new students upon arrival in the U.S.
Add New Dependent	Complete this form if you will be accompanied by a dependent (spouse or children).
Transfer In	Complete this form to transfer from another school.
Background Checks	Students who need background checks for on-campus positions must contact UofM Police Services.

Forms For Current Students	When to Complete
Change of Education Level	Complete this form if to change your degree level. Bachelors to Masters
Change of Financial Support	Complete this form to update changes in financial support.
Change of Address	Update your address in MyMemphis which will be transferred to SEVIS.
Change of Major	Any change of major information in Banner will reflect in SEVIS.
Letter Requests	Complete this form to request social security number, driver's license, address proof, etc.
Letter Request: Graduation Invitation	Letter indicating you are inviting family to your graduation ceremony. According to the Department of State, a letter of invitation is not needed to apply for a visitor visa. It is not used in determining whether to issue or deny the visa.
Off-Campus Employment	Complete this form for approval to work off-campus based on severe economic hardship.
Program Extension	Request an extension to complete degree requirements.
Reduced Course Load	Request authorization to reduce course load (RCL).
Add New Dependent	Complete this form for new dependents (spouse or child only).
Travel Endorsements/ I-20 Reprint	Complete this form if you are traveling outside of the U.S. or need a copy of your most recent I-20.
Employment Information Form	Complete this form if you need to apply for a Social Security Number.

Forms for CPT/OPT	When to Complete
CPT Application	Curricular Practical Training
OPT Application	Optional Practical Training
OPT Employment Update	Complete this form to change employer information and update it every 6 months during OPT employment.
STEM OPT Extension	Complete this form to extend STEM OPT.
Cap-Gap Extension	Complete this form to extend F1 visa during OPT.