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Students on Post-Completion OPT, STEM, AT

Below is a list of forms for Students on OPT, STEM Extension, and Academic Training (AT) that can be completed online.

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F-1 Students

Cap Gap Extension I-20 Request - to request a new I-20 reflecting employment authorization extension if your employer has a pending H-1B petition to USCIS on your behalf
Change of Education Level - Current F-1 students at the UW at a different level or on OPT recommended by ISS, and you receive admission to a new degree program at UW-Madison to resume studies, must complete this form.
I-20 Reprint Request - If your current I-20 was lost or stolen, or if your current travel signature lines are full or your travel signature will be outdated by the time you intend to re-enter the U.S.
Optional Practical Training (OPT) - F-1 students requesting work authorization for up to one year, related to their program of study, must complete this online application with required OPT workshop. Note: should be submitted at least 3 months prior to program completion.
- USCIS OPT Application Review - Please submit this form to have an ISS advisor review the documents that you will send to USCIS for OPT. No appointment is necessary.
F-1 Transfer Out - If you plan to transfer to another U.S. school, ISS must first review your SEVIS record before granting access to the new school.
STEM OPT Extension - F-1 students on OPT after earning a bachelor, master, or doctoral degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (government approved STEM fields) can apply for 24 months of additional OPT if they have a job or job offer from an E-Verify employer and meet all other required criteria.
- Report STEM OPT Participation - While on the STEM OPT extension, you must submit a "Validation Report" every 6 months starting from the date the OPT extension begins and ending when your F-1 status or the extension ends, whichever is first.

J-1 Students

DS-2019 Reprint Request - If your current DS-2019 was lost or stolen, or if your current travel signature lines are full or your travel signature will be outdated by the time you intend to re-enter the U.S.
Student Academic Training (AT) - J-1 students requesting advance off-campus work authorization for employment training or practical experience, related to their field of study

Students on Post-Completion OPT, STEM, AT

F-1 Students

Cap Gap Extension I-20 Request - to request a new I-20 reflecting employment authorization extension if your employer has a pending H-1B petition to USCIS on your behalf

Change of Education Level - Current F-1 students at the UW at a different level or on OPT recommended by ISS, and you receive admission to a new degree program at UW-Madison to resume studies, must complete this form.

I-20 Reprint Request - If your current I-20 was lost or stolen, or if your current travel signature lines are full or your travel signature will be outdated by the time you intend to re-enter the U.S.

Optional Practical Training (OPT) - F-1 students requesting work authorization for up to one year, related to their program of study, must complete this online application with required OPT workshop. Note: should be submitted at least 3 months prior to program completion.

USCIS OPT Application Review - Please submit this form to have an ISS advisor review the documents that you will send to USCIS for OPT. No appointment is necessary.

F-1 Transfer Out - If you plan to transfer to another U.S. school, ISS must first review your SEVIS record before granting access to the new school.

Report STEM OPT Participation - While on the STEM OPT extension, you must submit a "Validation Report" every 6 months starting from the date the OPT extension begins and ending when your F-1 status or the extension ends, whichever is first.

J-1 Students

DS-2019 Reprint Request - If your current DS-2019 was lost or stolen, or if your current travel signature lines are full or your travel signature will be outdated by the time you intend to re-enter the U.S.

Student Academic Training (AT) - J-1 students requesting advance off-campus work authorization for employment training or practical experience, related to their field of study

Students on Post-Completion OPT, STEM, AT

F-1 Students

Cap Gap Extension I-20 Request - to request a new I-20 reflecting employment authorization extension if your employer has a pending H-1B petition to USCIS on your behalf

Change of Education Level - Current F-1 students at the UW at a different level or on OPT recommended by ISS, and you receive admission to a new degree program at UW-Madison to resume studies, must complete this form.

​I-20 Reprint Request - If your current I-20 was lost or stolen, or if your current travel signature lines are full or your travel signature will be outdated by the time you intend to re-enter the U.S.

Optional Practical Training (OPT) - F-1 students requesting work authorization for up to one year, related to their program of study, must complete this online application with required OPT workshop. Note: should be submitted at least 3 months prior to program completion.

USCIS OPT Application Review - Please submit this form to have an ISS advisor review the documents that you will send to USCIS for OPT. No appointment is necessary.

F-1 Transfer Out - If you plan to transfer to another U.S. school, ISS must first review your SEVIS record before granting access to the new school.

Report STEM OPT Participation - While on the STEM OPT extension, you must submit a "Validation Report" every 6 months starting from the date the OPT extension begins and ending when your F-1 status or the extension ends, whichever is first.

J-1 Students

DS-2019 Reprint Request - If your current DS-2019 was lost or stolen, or if your current travel signature lines are full or your travel signature will be outdated by the time you intend to re-enter the U.S.

​Student Academic Training (AT) - J-1 students requesting advance off-campus work authorization for employment training or practical experience, related to their field of study

I-20 Reprint Request - If your current I-20 was lost or stolen, or if your current travel signature lines are full or your travel signature will be outdated by the time you intend to re-enter the U.S.

Student Academic Training (AT) - J-1 students requesting advance off-campus work authorization for employment training or practical experience, related to their field of study