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Request Forms
Request for Form I-20 
For a F1 student who needs a new I-20 form to file status, major or level change, program extension, or dependents binding.

F1 Program Extension Packet 
An F-1 student who is unable to complete his or her program of study by the date of completion listed in item no.5 on must apply for a program extension... Read More 

J1 Program Extension Packet
A J-1 student who is unable to complete his or her program of study by the date of completion listed on the DS-2019 who must apply for a program extension.

Transfer Release Request 
For F-1 or J-1 students who wish to transfer to a new school... Read More 

Reinstatement to F Status Checklist 
For F students who fall out of status with USCIS by not reporting any of the information outlined in the Maintaining Your Status section... Read More 

Under-Enrollment Authorization Request 
For student will register for less than a full course of study (9 hours for graduate and 12 hours for undergraduate students) ... Read More 

Change of Status Checklist 
For Students who are interested in changing their status to F2/F1... Read More 

Non-UGA Waiver Request Form 
Only students who are not on Univ. of Georgia documents are eligible are a waiver of the ISCF... Read More 

Employment Forms

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Application Checklist 
For F-1 students. The CPT employment must be required by the department for completion of the degree, receive academic credit and appear in the college catalog as an internship course, or be part of an alternate work/study, cooperative education program. Read More 

Pre-Completion OPT Application 
Pre-completion OPT provides for up to one year of practical training authorization prior to completion of studies. Eligible F-1 students can apply for this benefit up to 120 days before the requested employment start date.

Optional Practical Training (OPT) Application Checklist 
OPT is work permission for F-1 students to gain up to 12 months of work experience in their field of study... Read More 

Optional Practical Training (OPT) STEM Extension Form 
This applies to F-1 students in select fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. For a list of UGA majors that qualify click here. For a comprehensive list of all approved STEM designated degree programs, go to http://www.ice.gov/sevis/stemlist.htm

Economic Hardship Application Checklist 
F1 student may apply for off-campus employment based on severe economic hardship... Read More 

Academic Training (AT) Application 
Academic Training (AT) provides an opportunity for J-1 visa holders to gain work experience in their field of study before they return to their home country... Read More 

Work Permission for Dependents (J-2) of Exchange Visitors a
Dependents of exchange visitors who are at the University of Georgia may apply by mail for work permission from the Texas Service Center.
General Student Forms & Documents
International Students FAQ 
How do I extend my visa? Do I have to have insurance coverage during summers or if I stay after graduation? ... Read More 

Inviting a Visitor to Visit you in the U.S.
This handout will help a student prepare the documents that will be required for a B1/B2 visitor visa interview for a family member (not a spouse or child) or a friend to come to visit in the U.S.

New Student Immigration Information 
Read the new student information to prepare you to come to the University of Georgia... Read More 

New Student Check In Sheet 
New F/J students must complete this form and check in at the Office of International Education with their immigration documents.

Insurance Documents & Forms
Insurance Definitions

UGA Insurance FAQ

Using the Pearce & Pearce insurance

Scholarships & Financial Aids
Scholarships for International Students

Financial Aid for International Students 
At this time there is no financial aid available to international students at UGA. However, There are some loans and scholarships not affiliated with UGA that you may be eligible for... Read More 

Out-Of-State Tuition Waiver Application 
At this time there is no financial aid available to international students at UGA... However, Some students may be eligible for an out of state tuition waiver... Read More 



Office for International Student, Scholar & Immigration Services
110 E. Clayton Street, 4th Floor, Bank of America Building, Athens, GA 30602
visahelp@uga.edu   |  Phone: 706-425-3154   |  Fax: 706-425-3273
Last Updated on November 4, 2009 2:36 PM