On-Campus Employment:

• On-Campus Employment Guide
• Obtaining a Social Security Card
• Obtaining a SSN Tutorial

J-1 On-Campus Employment:

• Reporting J-1 On-Campus Employment

Curricular Practical Training:

• CPT Guide (Regulations, Application Process and Applying for a CPT I-20)
• CPT Form (e-Form to be submitted by the student)

Pre & Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT):

• How to Choose your Post-OPT Dates (pdf)
• OPT Guide (Regulations, Application Process, and Applying for an OPT Recommended I-20)
• Verification of Anticipated Completion Date Form (pdf)
• I-765 Form (pdf)
• I-765 Completion Instructions (pdf)
• Required Documentation to the USCIS after you receive your OPT I-20 (pdf)
• Upload copy of EAC
• Request an SEVP Portal Account Reset
• Request OPT I-20 Reprint (*Your most recent employment information must be reported through the SEVP Portal prior to requesting a reprint.*)

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) OPT Extension:

• STEM Extension Web Page
• STEM Extension Request (e-form)
• STEM Calculator - Reporting Deadlines (xls)
• Form I-983 Training Plan - For assistance in completing the I-983 Form, please see our Form I-983 Guidance (pdf)
• I-765 Form - For assistance in completing the I-765 Form, please see our I-765 Completion Instructions (pdf)
• Required Documentation to the USCIS after you receive your STEM I-20 (pdf)
• Change of Employer While STEM OPT Application is Pending (pdf)
• Upload copy of EAC
• Request an SEVP Portal Account Reset
• Request I-20 Reprint (for students already on approved STEM Extension)

H-1B Cap Gap I-20

• H-1B Information
• Cap Gap I-20 Request E-Form

Reporting Forms for Students on Post-OPT/STEM

Which Employment Reporting Tool Should I Use?

• STEM Employment Reporting Tool (E-form) - Complete this e-form to report a change to your existing employment, new employment and termination of previous employment.
• 6-Month STEM Reporting Tool - (STEM Only) - Complete this e-form to submit 6 month validation report.
• Reporting Requirements for STEM Extension Students

The documents available on this page are in pdf format and are viewable with Adobe Acrobat Reader. It can be download for free from the Adobe website.

• J-1 Exchange student initial DS-2019 Request - for EXCHANGE students ONLY (students who are coming to UMass Lowell for 1-2 semesters)
• Please review our Initial Visa Document Request Guide for assistance in completing ONE of the above e-forms.
• Affidavit of Support
• Transfer In Form
• Pre-Arrival Guide
• Arrival Guide
• Guide to Request an Initial Visa Document
• International Student Scholarship Opportunities
• Register for MANDATORY Immigration Clearance Session

J-1 - Exchange Visitor Request

The ISSO has recently launched a complete electronic process for requesting a J-1 Exchange Visitor to come to UMass Lowell. Please reach out to an ISSO Scholar advisor to start the process.

• Guide for Requesting Access to iStart (for Departmental Administrators/PIs)
• Sample of Invite Letter

The following forms are required for H-1B - Specialty Occupation Workers, O-1 - Scholars of Extraordinary Ability or Achievement, TN - Professionals from Canada or Mexico, and J-1 - Exchange Visitors.

• Form A must be completed by sponsoring department
• Form B must be completed by incoming employee, scholar, or visitor

Applying For A State ID Or License

• How to Apply for a Massachusetts Credential (Driver's License, State ID, Liquor License)
• RMV Tutorial
• Converting an out of state license
• FAQ about International Driving Permits
• RMV Tips for Success (pdf)

Extension of Program of Study

• Request to Extend Program of Study Form and Instructions
• Estimate of Expenses for Graduate Students
• Estimate of Expenses for Undergraduate Students

Reduced Course Load

• Reduced Course Load Instructions & Application

Withdrawing From A Course While Maintaining Full-Time Status

• Withdrawal from a Course - Request to Remove ISSO Hold

Change Of Academic Level (B.S. To M.S., M.S. To PH.D., etc.)

• Change of Academic Level instructions

Transfer Sevis # Request

• Transfer out information and instructions (pdf)

Adding A Dependent

• Adding a Dependent

Leave Of Absence

• Leave of Absence Request