OIS Forms

The Office of International Services (OIS) has compiled a comprehensive listing of various forms that are frequently used when interfacing with our office. The forms are organized as follows:

Pre-Arrival Information & Forms
Check-In Forms
Request Forms
Forms for International Students (F-1 and J-1 Students) and Their Dependents
Forms for International Scholars (J-1, J-2 with EAD, H-1B1, O-1, LPR)
SEVIS Forms
Social Security Numbers, Driver's Licenses, & Individual Taxpayer ID Numbers Forms
Travel Forms
Miscellaneous

Pre-Arrival Information & Forms

Comprehensive Pre-Arrival Information
Student Welcome Packet (Spring 2007)
Scholar Welcome Packet Updated 04/06/2006
Visa Tips: 10 Points to Remember when Applying for a Nonimmigrant Visa (F or J)

(NOTE: It will expedite your check-in process with OIS upon your arrival at the University of Pittsburgh, if you complete all applicable forms in the "Check-In Forms" section below prior to coming to OIS for check-in.)

Check-In Forms

Check-In Form - Please complete this fillable form upon your initial check-in with OIS.
F/J Compliance Form
J-1 Exchange Visitor Health Insurance Requirment Pledge
SEVIS Fee Reimbursement Request (if applicable)

Request Forms

Forms for International Students (F-1 and J-1 student status)

F/J Compliance Form 10/16/2006
F-1 Extension Request 07/19/2005
J-1 Student Extension Request 07/18/2005
CPT Packet 11/02/2006
OPT Packet 04/14/08
OPT Extension Packet (OPT 17-month extension packet for qualified students) 04/14/08
Research/Fieldwork Abroad Information 03/21/2006
J-1 Academic Training Packet 07/18/2005
J-1 Student On-Campus Employment Authorization Request Form (see Social Security Number Letter)
Instructions for Applying for a Waiver of the Two-year Foreign Residence Requirement Pertaining to J-1 Exchange Visitors 12/08/2005
Reduced Courseload Request 07/18/2005
F/J Student Transfer-IN Form
F/J Student Transfer-OUT Form
Request to Invite Dependents 06/12/2006
J-2 Employment Authorization Packet 07/30/2007

Forms for International Scholars (J-1, J-2, H-1B1, O-1, LPR status)

F/J Compliance Form 03/21/2006
J-1 Exchange Visitor Health Insurance Requirment Pledge
J-1 Exchange Visitor (Scholar): On-line Department Request Form (DRF) Supplement (for Professor, Research Scholar, and Short-term Scholar J-1 categories) (NOTE: This form has changed. Please read below carefully.) 10/30/2006 Please note that the OIS On-line Department Request Form (DRF) is the only means by which an academic department can process requests for J-1 Scholars with OIS. An international cannot submit a request on his/her own. You must work through your department administrator who will complete the DRF. The DRF enables department administrators to input data and manage requests relative to J scholars via a secure Internet connection with the OIS database system called i1440. While departments must still print the final data screens in order to obtain the required signatures, the process is much more streamlined and will result in shorter processing times in OIS. This link above is to a supplemental form that provides detailed information about the DRF process, as well as a form to help departments facilitate collection of data from the international for use in the DRF. This supplement may NOT be used in place of the DRF. Please read the instructions carefully.
J-1 Scholar Transfer-In Form 04/16/2003 (for Professor, Research Scholar, and Short-term Scholar J-1 categories)
J-1 Scholar Transfer-Out Form 12/01/2004 (for Professor, Research Scholar, and Short-term Scholar J-1 categories)
Instructions for Applying for a Waiver of the Two-year Foreign Residence Requirement Pertaining to J-1 Exchange Visitors 12/08/2005
Request to Invite Dependents 06/12/2006
J-2 Employment Authorization Packet 09/14/2005
H-1B1 Request Packet (NOTE: This Request Packet must be completed in coordination with your academic/administrative unit at the University of Pittsburgh.) 09/04/2007
Maintaining Your H-1B Status - This form outlines some of the major regulations with which you must comply in order to maintain your legal H-1B status in the United States.
O-1 Request Packet (NOTE: This Request Packet must be completed in coordination with your academic/administrative unit at the University of Pittsburgh.) 07/30/2007
Maintaining Your O-1 Status - This form outlines some of the major regulations with which you must comply in order to maintain your legal O-1 status in the United States.
LPR: EB-1 Packet (NOTE: This Request Packet must be completed in coordination with your academic/administrative unit at the University of Pittsburgh.) 2/4/2008
LPR: EB-2 Packet - This packet is NOT for "Special Handling" cases. Please see below if you are seeking "Special Handling" for those in tenure-track teaching positions within 18 months of the initial letter of offer. (NOTE: This Request Packet must be completed in coordination with your academic/administrative unit at the University of Pittsburgh.) 2/4/2008
LPR: EB-2 "Special Handling" Packet - This packet is for "Special Handling" cases for those in tenure-track teaching positions within 18 months of the initial letter of offer. (NOTE: This Request Packet must be completed in coordination with your academic/administrative unit at the University of Pittsburgh.) 2/4/2008
Guidelines Regarding Sponsorship for US Lawful Permanent Resident Status 08/27/2007
Guidelines Regarding the Use of Outside Immigration Attorneys 09/04/2007

SEVIS Forms

SEVIS Fee Reimbursement Request 02/22/2005
SEVIS Fee Information 09/30/2005

Social Security Numbers, Driver's Licenses, & Individual Taxpayer ID Numbers Forms

Travel Forms

Student Request Form
Scholar Request Form
Travel Information Sheet 07/18/2005
Visa Tips: 10 Points to Remember when Applying for a Nonimmigrant Visa (F or J)

Miscellaneous Forms

Disclaimer: The information contained on the OIS Web site and/or in the forms listed above may change without notice. Please be advised that while OIS strives to ensure that the information contained in all of our communications is accurate and up-to-date, the office cannot assume responsibility for any errors or misinformation. It is ultimately your responsibility to maintain your legal nonimmigrant status at all times and to comply fully with University policies/procedures. The information on this page is not intended to take the place of person-to-person consultation. You are strongly advised to contact a qualified staff member in OIS and/or an immigration attorney if you have specific questions prior to taking action based on any information contained herein. Finally, please be aware that links and/or references to other Internet sites or information sources do not necessarily constitute an endorsement of the views contained therein. OIS does not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of information obtained from such links or sources.