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:
- Check-In Forms
- Request for OIS Services
- 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 & Individual Taxpayer ID Numbers Forms
- Travel Forms
- Miscellaneous
Check-In Forms
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.
- F-1/J-1 Student Compliance and Check-In Form
- J-1 Scholar Compliance and Check-In Form
- J-1 Exchange Visitor Health Insurance Requirement Pledge - this form must be completed by all Pitt-sponsored J-1 students and scholars.
- H-1B Compliance and Check-In Form
- O-1 Compliance and Check-In Form
Request for OIS Services
- Request for OIS Services Form - Use this form for the following requests and updates:
- Address Updates (for comprehensive information on address updating requirements, please see U.S. Department of Homeland Security Address Notification Requirement)
- Travel Requests
- Driver's License or State ID Letter
- Notification of Departure
- Change of Name
- Change of Degree Program/Major
- Replacement of lost, stolen, or damaged I-20 or DS-2019
F-1 Student Forms
- Request for OIS Services
- 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) STEM Extension Packet (OPT 17-month extension packet for qualified students)
- Request to Invite Dependents in F-2/J-2 Status
J-1 Student Forms
- Request for OIS Services
- 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
- 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
- Request for OIS Services
- 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
For forms related to case requests, see forms for 'Department Use Only'
H-1B Forms
For forms related to case requests, see forms for 'Department Use Only'
O-1 Forms
For forms related to case requests, see forms for 'Department Use Only'
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
For forms related to case requests, see forms for 'Department Use Only'
Social Security Numbers & Individual Taxpayer ID Numbers Forms
Travel Forms
- Request for OIS Services Form
- Travel Information Sheet
- General Information on Obtaining a Visa
- 10 Points to Remember When Applying for 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
- J Scholar Incidental and No Patient Contact Letter Templates
- H-1B Request Cover Sheets
- Department Wage Information Sheet
- Departure Notification Form
- Administrative Fee Schedule for Specialized Casework for International Faculty, Staff, and Other Researchers
Do not submit the following requests without first consulting your immigration specialist to determine eligibiltiy for these case types:
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.