Downloads & Forms - Student Services
F-1 Students
| Form | Description |
| Academic Advisor Recommendation for I-20/DS-2019 Extension | This form is to be filled out by an academic advisor who is recommending that a student be issued an extension I-20 or DS-2019 |
| Add Dependent Request | This form is used to request new I-20s/DS-2019s for dependents who wish to enter the U.S. or change status to F-2/J-2 respectively. |
| Affidavit of Financial Resources | Each individual contributing financially to the named student's education must complete the Affidavit of Financial Resources. |
| Continuing Student Request for New I-20 | This form is used by students who are continuing U-M students but who need an initial, transfer back, or reinstatement I-20. Do not use this form if you are a new U-M student; contact your admissions office for your initial I-20. |
| Deferral Request Form | |
| Departure Form | This form is used to notify the U-M International Center that you are leaving U-M or the U.S. temporarily or permanently. The U-M International Center uses the information to adjust or end your SEVIS record. |
| Off-Campus Employment Based on Economic Hardship | This form is used to request recommendation for severe economic hardship employment authorization. |
| Extension of I-20 Request | This form is used by students who require additional time to complete academic program requirements and are requesting an extended I-20. |
| Financial Resources Statement | This form must accompany certain I-20 or DS-2019 request forms. It is used to certify sufficient funding for the issuance of a new I-20 or DS-2019. |
| Full-time Equivalency Request | This form is used to request a certificate of full time equivalency from the U-M International Center. |
| Reduced Course Load (RCL) Request | This form is used to request approval for Reduced Course Load (RCL) enrollment from the U-M International Center. |
| Remove Dependent(s) Request | This form is used by F-1 students who wish to remove their F-2 dependents from their I-20. |
| Replace Lost, Stolen, or Damaged I-20 Request | This form is used when a student needs a replacement I-20. |
| Standard Letter Request Form | This request form is used to ask for one of three standard letters: enrollment letter verifying your full time enrollment at U-M; estimated expenses letter indicating the amount of funding necessary to continue your studies at U-M; or guest student letter indicating your eligibility to attend another school during your summer vacation. |
| Transfer-in | This form is used to notify U-M of your intent to transfer your F-1 immigration status to UM-Flint. The U-M International Center uses the information to update your SEVIS record with the name of the school to which you will transfer and your transfer release date. The checklist guides you through the process of officially transferring from U-M to another educational institution in the UU.S. |
| Transfer-out Request & Checklist for F-1 Student | This form is used to notify U-M of your intent to transfer your F-1 immigration status to another school. The U-M International Center uses the information to update your SEVIS record with the name of the school to which you will transfer and your transfer release date. The checklist guides you through the process of officially transferring from U-M to another educational institution in the UU.S. |
| Travel Signature Request for F-1 Student | This form is needed to request official I-20 authorization to reenter from a trip outside the UU.S. |
| Update Personal Information Request on I-20 | This form is used by F-1 students who have a change or correction in their personal information (name, citizenship, birthdate) and wish to be issued an updated I-20 reflecting this change. |
| CPT Advisor Form | Advisor recommendation form for CPT |
| CPT Request Form | Request to enter CPT program |
| OPT Request Form | Request to enter OPT program |
| OPT STEM Extension for I-20 Request Form | Optional STEM-Extension I-20 Request Form |
| I-765, Application for Employment Authorization | |
| G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance | |
| OPT Reporting Requirement | |
| STEM Extension Reporting Requirement | |
| New OPT Employment Record |
J-1 Students
| Form | Description |
| Academic Advisor Recommendation for I-20/DS-2019 Extension | This form is to be filled out by an academic advisor who is recommending that a student be issued an extension I-20 or DS-2019 |
| Academic Training Request for J-1 Students | This form is used by J-1 students to request Academic Training. |
| Add Dependent Request | This form is used to request new I-20s/DS-2019s for dependents who wish to enter the U.S. or change status to F-2/J-2 respectively. |
| Affidavit of Financial Resources | Each individual contributing financially to the named student's education must complete the Affidavit of Financial Resources. |
| Continuing Student Request for New DS-2019 | This form is used by students who are continuing U-M students but who need an initial, transfer back, or reinstatement DS-2019. Do not use this form if you are a new U-M student; contact your admissions office for your initial DS-2019. |
| Deferral Request Form | |
| Departure Form | This form is used to notify the U-M International Center that you are leaving U-M or the U.S. temporarily or permanently. The U-M International Center uses the information to adjust or end your SEVIS record. |
| Off-Campus Employment Based on Economic Hardship | This form is used to request recommendation for severe economic hardship employment authorization. |
| Extension of I-20 Request | This form is used by students who require additional time to complete academic program requirements and are requesting an extended I-20. |
| Financial Resources Statement | This form must accompany certain I-20 or DS-2019 request forms. It is used to certify sufficient funding for the issuance of a new I-20 or DS-2019. |
| Full-time Equivalency Request | This form is used to request a certificate of full time equivalency from the U-M International Center. |
| On-Campus Employment for UM-Flint Sponsored J-1 Students | The J‐1 Exchange Visitor Program regulations require that the International Center, as program sponsor, grant authorization to J‐1 students for a specific location of on‐campus employment, to be renewed on a yearly basis [22 C.F.R. §62.23(g)(2)(iv)]. |
| Reduced Course Load (RCL) Request | This form is used to request approval for Reduced Course Load (RCL) enrollment from the U-M International Center. |
| Remove Dependent(s) Request | This form is used by F-1/J-1 students who wish to remove their F-2/J-2 dependents from their I-20 or DS-2019. |
| Replace Lost, Stolen, or Damaged I-20/DS-2019 Request | This form is used when a student needs a replacement I-20/DS-2019. |
| Social Security Letter for J-1 Student | This letter is signed by the International Center to verify your J-1 status to assist in your Social Security Number application. |
| Standard Letter Request Form | This request form is used to ask for one of three standard letters: enrollment letter verifying your full time enrollment at U-M; estimated expenses letter indicating the amount of funding necessary to continue your studies at U-M; or guest student letter indicating your eligibility to attend another school during your summer vacation. |
| Transfer-out Request & Checklist | This form is used to notify U-M of your intent to transfer your F-1/J-1 immigration status to another school. The U-M International Center uses the information to update your SEVIS record with the name of the school to which you will transfer and your transfer release date. The checklist guides you through the process of officially transferring from U-M to another educational institution in the UU.S. |
| Travel Signature Request | This form is needed to request official I-20 authorization to reenter from a trip outside the UU.S. |
| Update Personal Information Request on I-20/DS-2019 | This form is used by F-1 students who have a change or correction in their personal information (name, citizenship, birthdate) and wish to be issued an updated I-20 reflecting this change. |
J-1 Scholars
| Form | Description |
| Add Dependent Request | This form is used to request new I-20s/DS-2019s for dependents who wish to enter the U.S. or change status to F-2/J-2 respectively. |
| Departure Form | This form is used to notify the U-M International Center that you are leaving U-M or the U.S. temporarily or permanently. The U-M International Center uses the information to adjust or end your SEVIS record. |
| Remove Dependent(s) Request | This form is used by F-1/J-1 students who wish to remove their F-2/J-2 dependents from their I-20./DS-2019 |
| Replace Lost, Stolen, or Damaged I-20/DS-2019 Request | This form is used when a student/scholar needs a replacement I-20/DS-2019. |
| Social Security Letter for J-1 Scholar | This letter is signed by the International Center to verify your J-1 status to assist in your Social Security Number application. |
| Transfer-out Request & Checklist | This form is used to notify U-M of your intent to transfer your F-1/J-1 immigration status to another school. The U-M International Center uses the information to update your SEVIS record with the name of the school to which you will transfer and your transfer release date. The checklist guides you through the process of officially transferring from U-M to another educational institution in the UU.S. |
| Travel Signature Request |
This form is needed to request official I-20 authorization to reenter from a trip outside the UU.S. |
Optional Downloads
| Form | Description |
| Health Insurance Suspension/Cancellation Form |
If you are an F‐1 student and your I‐20 was issued by the University of Michigan‐Flint, you must have health insurance that meets UM‐Flint requirements for yourself and any accompanying F‐2 dependents during the entire time you are an F‐1 student at the University of Michigan‐Flint. |
| Insurance Cancellation for OPT |
The purpose of this form is to request cancellation of your International Health Insurance because you are now covered by insurance provided by your OPT employer. If your request is approved, a confirmation email will be sent to your University of Michigan‐Flint email address for your records. If your request cannot be approved, you will be notified via your University of Michigan‐Flint e‐mail account. |
| Insurance Enrollment Form | Used to enroll in AETNA Health Insurance |
| Insurance Waiver Form | This form should be used by F-1 students whose I-20 was issued by the University of Michigan-Flint. Information requested on this form will assist us in determining if your private or sponsor-provided health insurance meets University of Michigan-Flint standards for international health insurance. If it does, we will approve your insurance waiver request and cancel your enrollment in the International Student Insurance Plan. If you are on Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) use OPT Waiver Form. |
| SEVIS Address Update Form |
