Forms and Letters | internationalservices.byu.edu

In order to maintain your lawful status and apply for non-immigrant benefits such as employment and program extensions, you will be required to complete various forms, requests and applications during your time at BYU.

Most forms below include a link to a computer keyboard fillable PDF file.
Some can be sent by E-mail to International Services while others must be printed, signed and mailed, e-mailed or brought in to International Services or sent to USCIS.
To access, fill in, and print the forms, you must have at least version 7.0 of Adobe Reader. If you need assistance, please contact International Services.
International Services forms will usually be processed in three to five working days.

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Request for Approval of Curricular Practical Training	Used to request approval for curricular practical training (CPT) employment Submitted to International Services as part of a packet of required documents. If approved, a new I-20 is generated showing the authorization. No fee Process details
I-765, Application for Employment Authorization	Used to apply for an employment authorization document (EAD) F-1 OPT pre-completion (details) F-1 OPT post-completion (details) J-2 Severe Economic Hardship (details) Reviewed first by International Services and then Submitted to USCIS Approximately three months to process $340
On-campus Employment Verification—Contract, Student Acknowledgement of Requirements (2 pages)	Used to verify your lawful status in order to engage in on-campus departmental contract employment Submitted to International Services along with your department contract No fee Process details
On-campus Employment Verification—Degree Seeking Students (2 pages)	Used to verify your lawful status in order to engage in on-campus hourly employment Submitted to International Services No fee Process details
On-campus Employment Verification—ELC Students (2 pages)	Used to verify your ELC and lawful status in order to engage in on-campus hourly employment Submitted to International Services along with your letter from Neil Anderson No fee Process details
Optional Practical Training—Change of Address, G-731N	Used to submit a change of address that is different than the one listed in your pending OPT application materials Submitted to USCIS with the form SEVIS through Route Y No Fee Process details
Optional Practical Training—Post-completion Request for Approval	Used to request a new Form I-20 to be included in your Form I-765 application materials sent to USCIS for post-completion OPT Submitted to International Services as part of a packet of required documents No fee Process details
Optional Practical Training—Student OPT Employment Reporting Form	Used to report OPT required employment and changes in employment Submitted to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through International Services No fee
Optional Practical Training—Request for Extension of OPT for STEM Majors	Used to request a new Form I-20 to be included in your Form I-765 application materials sent to USCIS for extending your OPT Submitted to International Services as part of a packet of required documents No fee
Optional Practical Training—Pre-completion Request for Approval	Used to request a new Form I-20 to be included in your Form I-765 application materials sent to USCIS for pre-completion OPT Submitted to International Services as part of a packet of required documents No fee Process details
Social Security Number Application, SS-5	Used to apply to the Social Security Administration (SSA) for a Social Security Number (SSN) Submitted to the Provo SSA office along with the SSN Verification Letter and job offer letter No fee Process details
Social Security Certification Letter Request	Used to apply to the SSA for a Social Security Number and results in a letter that becomes part of your SSN application materials (include your department job offer in a separate e-mail or fax) Submitted to International Services No fee Process details

Certification Letter Request Form	Used to request certification of enrollment for various reasons such as for travel and visa application Submittable on-line to International Services No fee
Change of Address	Used to submit a change of address whenever you move your local residence Go to Route Y and effect the change in your personal information; automatically it is submitted to SEVIS No fee
Change of Address (when you move during the processing of a pending USCIS application), Electronic AR-11	Used to submit a change of address that is different than the one listed in any pending USCIS application materials; (make sure to submit your change of address to the two sites listed below) Submitted to (must be to both places) USCIS with the Electronic AR-11 form SEVIS through Route Y No Fee
Departure Notice	Used to notify International Services when you permanently leave BYU Submitted to International Services No Fee
Extension of Program Request	Used to extend the expiration date of your educational program and results in a new Form I-20—must meet eligibility requirements Submitted to International Services BEFORE your current Form I-20 expires No fee Process details
Form I-20 Request (2 pages)	Used for various reasons to request a new Form I-20 Submitted to SEVIS through International Services No fee Process details
I-102, Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document	Used to request a replacement of your Form I-94 Submitted to USCIS $320 Process details
I-131, Application for Travel Document	Used to apply for a travel document to re-enter the U.S. after traveling abroad while a pending application for immigration benefits or changes in nonimmigrant status are being processed Submitted to USCIS $305 fee
I-193, Application For a Visa Waiver	Used by a legal resident of the United States to reenter the U.S. without a passport and/or visa Submitted to USCIS $545 fee
I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status	Used as part of the application packet to apply for adjusting your status to a permanent resident, typically after marrying a U.S. citizen or permanent resident Submitted to USCIS $1,010 fee
I-515/I-515A, Certification of Eligibility to Enter the United States	Given by a border officer to a student, certifying a student is eligible to enter the U.S. conditionally for 30 days, when a student's documents are not in order. For example, student does not have proof of finances, or student failed to get their I-20 signed. Submitted to USCIS No fee If you have received an I-515 upon entry, bring it to International Services for assistance. When the conditions are documented by the required information, International Services will submit your I-515 and I-94 to USCIS for processing. This should be done before the 30-day deadline indicated on your I-94.
I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status	Used to request a change of nonimmigrant lawful status from ( e.g., F-2 to F-1) or to reinstate your lawful status Submitted to USCIS $300
I-901, SEVIS Fee	Used to pay the initial entry SEVIS fee Submitted to USCIS $200 fee Process details
Invitation Letter Request Form	Used to request a letter of invitation for relatives desiring to visit you in the U.S. so that they may obtain visas Submittable on-line to International Services No fee
Transfer Out Request Form	Used to request a transfer of your SEVIS record from BYU to another school Submitted to International Services No fee Process details
USCIS Questionaaire For Change of Status from B-2 to F-1	Used to apply for change of status from B2 Visitor to F-1 Student and included with Form I-539 Submitted to USCIS No fee Process details