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
- F-1 Student Forms
- J-1 Student Forms
- J-1 Scholar Forms
- H-1B Forms
- O-1 Forms
- US Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) 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 - Graduate (Fall 2008)
- Student Welcome Packet - Undergraduate (Fall 2008)
- Scholar Welcome Packet
(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 Requirement Pledge
- SEVIS fee information
F-1 Student Forms
- Student Update/Request Form
- F/J Compliance Form
- F-1 Extension Request
- Reduced Courseload Request
- F/J Student Transfer-IN Form
- F/J Student Transfer-OUT Form
- Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Packet
- Optional Practical Training (OPT) Packet
- Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension Packet (OPT 17-month extension packet for qualified students)
- Request to Invite Dependents in F-2/J-2 Status
J-1 Student Forms
- Student Update/Request Form
- F/J Compliance Form
- J-1 Exchange Visitor Restrictions
- J-1 Exchange Visitor Health Insurance Requirement Pledge
- J-1 Student Extension Request
- Reduced Courseload Request
- F/J Student Transfer-IN Form
- F/J Student Transfer-OUT Form
- J-1 Student On-Campus Employment Authorization Request Form (see Social Security Number Letter)
- J-1 Academic Training Packet
- Instructions for Applying for a Waiver of the Two-year Foreign Residence Requirement Pertaining to J-1 Exchange Visitors
- Request to Invite Dependents in F-2/J-2 Status
- J-2 Employment Authorization Packet
J-1 Scholar Forms
- Scholar Update/Request Form
- F/J Compliance Form
- J-1 Exchange Visitor Restrictions
- J-1 Exchange Visitor Health Insurance Requirement Pledge
- J-1 Scholar Information Packet
- J-1 Scholar Transfer-In Form (for Professor, Research Scholar, and Short-term Scholar J-1 categories)
- J-1 Scholar Transfer-Out Form (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
- Request to Invite Dependents in F-2/J-2 Status
- J-2 Employment Authorization Packet
- J Scholar Supplemental Financial Certification Form
H-1B Forms
O-1 Forms
US Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) Forms
- US Lawful Permanent Residence: EB-1B Information Packet
- US Lawful Permanent Residence: EB-2 Information 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.
- US Lawful Permanent Residence: EB-2 "Special Handling" Information Packet - This packet is for "Special Handling" cases for those in tenure-track teaching positions within 18 months of the initial letter of offer.
- Guidelines Regarding Sponsorship for US Lawful Permanent Resident Status
- Guidelines Regarding the Use of Outside Immigration Attorneys
- Outside Immigration Attorney Request Form
Social Security Numbers, Driver's Licenses, & Individual Taxpayer ID Numbers Forms
- Individual Taxpaer Identification Number (ITIN)
- Social Security Number Application Information
- Driver's License/State I.D. Letter Request
Travel Forms
- Student Update/Request Form
- Scholar Update/Request Form
- Travel Information Sheet
- General Information on Obtaining a Visa
Miscellaneous Forms
- What Employers Should Know About Hiring International Students
- Information for inviting dependents, relatives and or friends to the U.S. for short-term visits
Department Use Only
The following forms are for department use only. International scholars must coordinate with their department administrator and/or OIS prior to submitting these forms. Requests submitted without proper authorization will be rejected. For more information, please contact your immigration specialist.
Scholar Forms:
- J Scholar Request Cover Sheets
- J Scholar Supplemental Data Form
- H-1B Request Cover Sheets
- Department Wage Information Sheet
- Administrative Fee Schedule for Specialized Casework for International Faculty, Staff, and Other Researchers
To access the O-1 Request Cover Sheet or the US Lawful Permanent Resident Request Cover Sheet you must first schedule an appointment with the immigration specialist assigned to your school/department/center.
Student Forms:
- Department Request for Processing Admitted International Student
- Petition for Exception to Visa Document Issuance Deadline
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.