International Office Forms
The following files contain forms that are frequently requested by international students. Some of these forms are interactive, i.e. they can be submitted online or as an email attachment. If your signature, and documents are required then the form must be downloaded and brought to the International Office with the required supporting documents.
F1/J1 International Students (University Students)
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Reduce Course Load |
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Request for Reduced Course Load - Academic Difficulty
Student cannot maintain full time enrollment and requesting a reduced load.
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Request for Reduced Course Load - Medical Condition
Student cannot maintain full time enrollment and requesting a reduced load.
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Request for Reduced Course Load - Comprehensive Exam or Thesis
Student cannot maintain full time enrollment and requesting a reduced load.
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Request for Reduced Course Load - Completion Of Degree Program
Student cannot maintain full time enrollment and requesting a reduced load.
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Request for Reduced Course Load - Final Coursework Before Thesis or Comprehensive Exam
Student cannot maintain full time enrollment and requesting a reduced load.
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Curricular Practical Training
Work permit to perform an off-campus internship that is required or integral component of a course.
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On Campus Employment Verification
Proof of on campus employment for application SSN.
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OPT Reporting Form (OPT Employment Update)
Update employment information during OPT.
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Optional Practical Training Packet I-765 Application for Employment Authorization Photo Requirement One-year work permit at the completion of your studies.
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OPT Extension Agreement Instructions Employment List STEM Designated Degree Programs 17-month extension for students who received a degree in a STEM major.
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F1 / J1 Student Contract
Summary of F-1/J-1 regulations.
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Personal Data Form
To be completed during initial check in by new students.
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| Daily Contact Sheet |
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Affidavit of Financial Support Form
Instructions for Completing the Affidavit of Financial Support Form.
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Transfer to CSULA
Transfer to CSULA Students
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International Student Orientation Reservation
International Student Orientation Reservation
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Certification of Status Letter Request
Certify your international student status.
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Change of Address
Credential & certificate students only. All others need only update GET.
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Deferred Payment Plan
For students who want to pay quarterly fees in installment.
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Departure Form
You are leaving U.S. and will not return to continue at Cal State L.A.
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DS-2019 Request Form (J-1) J-1 International Student (new and extension) request form.
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Dual Registration Application
Permission to take classes outside of Cal State L.A.
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Extension of Stay
Instruction for extending your international student status to continue with your current degree program at Cal State L.A.
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I-20 Request & Financial Affidavit Form
Requesting changes to or replace lost I-20 and Verification of financial support for the entire academic year.
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Reinstatement for F-1 Students You are out of status and wish to revalidate you F-1 student status.
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SEVIS Transfer Out Request You wish to transfer to another U.S institution to continue with your studies in the U.S.
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Travel Authorization Request
Travel authorization for international students with I-20 and DS-2019.
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| Information for Students Returning on an Initial I-20 |
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| Release of document and information- FERPA Waiver |
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Outbound Exchange Students
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Note: Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view these forms.
Non-Immigrant Employment Visa Sponsor Handbook
