STEM List for 17-month OPT Extension

Employer's letter for 17-month OPT Extension (sample)

CAP-GAP Provisions

OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (OPT) UPDATE FORM

You may apply to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for employment in your field of study before or following completion of your degree requirements. If you receive this permission, you will have a maximum of 12 months (and additional 17-months, if applicable) to work. You must apply according to the procedures for your OPT application type. To submit an application, see an international student advisor.
 

CURRICULAR PRACTICAL TRAINING (CPT) APPLICATION

CPT allows employment that is an "integral part" of your course of study. This work experience must be required by your degree program, or may be an elective if it is an important part of the program of study. To apply you must have completed a full-time course load in F-1 status in the previous 9 months. (Graduate students may seek curricular training opportunities in their first term). See an international student advisor to apply for CPT.

CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES FORM

The Confirmation of Financial Resources is a form provided to The University of Texas at San Antonio to prove you have the amount required to pay your expenses while in college. This form must be submitted before you can receive an I-20 or DS 2019 Certificate of Eligibility, required for application for an F-1 or J-1 visa.

CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT (Transient Enrollment) Form

The Concurrent Enrollment Form must be completed by students taking courses for credit at schools other than UTSA.  It provides information to the Office of International Programs about dual enrollment so OIP can report to SEVIS that students are maintaining full-time status as required by their immigration status.  When the semester is complete, students must bring the final transcripts from their other institutions to OIP.

CHANGE OF NONIMMIGRANT STATUS APPLICATION

The Change of Status application is for students who want to change to another non-immigrant status. To submit this application, see an international student advisor.

Form I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status

REINSTATEMENT APPLICATION

The Reinstatement application is for students who have become out of status with Immigration. To submit this application, see an international student advisor.

ECONOMIC HARDSHIP APPLICATION

The Economic Hardship application is a request for off-campus employment due to severe economic problems beyond your control. To submit this application, see an international student advisor.

AUTHORIZATION REQUEST FORM

SEVIS TRANSFER FORM

The Immigration Transfer Form is for students who are transferring from one institution in the United States to another institution in the United States. This form is REQUIRED for all international transfer students before an I-20 can be issued. Please fill in this form and send to UTSA Office of International Programs.

EXTENSION OF STAY FOR F-1/J-1 VISA HOLDERS

An extension of stay is required for F-1/J-1 visa students who do not complete their degree program by the completion date specified on the Form I-20/DS-2019. Students may apply for an extension as early as 60 days before but not later than the completion date on the Form I-20/DS-2019.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS (F-1/J-1)

The Change of Address form is for F-1/J-1 visa students who are moving to a new address. You must complete this form within 10 days of your move. Bring it to the Office of International Programs so an advisor can make copies for your file and update your address with Immigration system SEVIS. All other visa students must complete AR-11 form at: www.uscis.gov and mail to the USCIS office. For university mailing purpose every student must also update their address on ASAP.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS *Special Registration*

The Change of Address form AR-11SR is for NSEERS Students. After completing the AR-11SR form, bring it to the Office of International Programs so an advisor can make copies for your file and update your address with Immigration.  

VERIFICATION of ENROLLMENT

Verification of Enrollment is available online after census date each term. If a student is requesting Verification of Enrollment prior to census date a request must be made in person at the Enrollment Services Center.