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Forms
NOTE: All forms may be filled out online and printed.
Subject List:
Absence Notification Form top>>
Absence Notification
Form
UFIC is required to notify various Federal agencies when an international visitor
temporarily or permanently terminates his/her relationship with UF. This
form must be submitted before a student's departure.
AT - Academic Training top>>
Academic Training (AT) Presentation
View this powerpoint presentation for more information on AT
Instructions
for Requesting 1st 18 Months of Academic Training (pdf download)
Procedures for J-1 students requesting academic training.
Instructions
for Requesting 2nd 18 Months of Academic Training (pdf download)
For students pursuing post-doctoral training, it is possible to request
an additional 18 months of academic training. Please follow these instructions
when making your request.
Change of Address top>>
Change of Address in the UF Directory
Instructions on how to add the US address in the UF Directory. The "Local Home PHYSICAL LOCATION Address" has to be updated each time an International student moves within the US.
USCIS Online Change of Address
Link to USCIS website to complete the Form AR-11 online.
AR-11
Change of Address Form
Link to USCIS change of address form and current instructions.
Change of Visa Status top>>
Instructions
Instructions on changing your visa status.
International Student Responsibility
Student must sign and submit this form when applying for a change of visa status.
I-539
Form necessary to change visa status.
You must check-in with UFIC when your change of status is approved.
CFR - Certificate of Financial Responsibility top>>
Certificate of Financial Responsibility
This is required supplementary information that must be included with your application for admission.
CPT - Curricular Practical Training top>>
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Presentation
View this powerpoint presentation for more information on CPT
I-20/DS-2019 Extension Request top>>
I-20/DS-2019 Extension Request
Instructions for applying for an extension of a student's I-20/DS-2019.
Academic
Advisor's Recommendation for Extension
This document is necessary when applying for an extension of a student's
DS-2019.
I-20/DS-2019 Request top>>
I-20/DS-2019 Request
Use this form to request a reprint of your I-20/DS-2019, add dependents, correct the program information on your document, update the financial information, or get a new I-20/DS-2019 when you are admitted to a new program
Immunization top>>
Immunization
Information
Link to the Student Health Care Center's immunization information.
Immunization
Form (pdf download)
Mandatory immunization health history form. Note that this form is necessary
to register for classes.
Insurance top>>
Insurance Verification
This form must be filled out by a representative of your insurance company
to verify that you have adequate insurance coverage.
Health Insurance Waiver Form
It is a University of Florida Board of Trustees regulation that all international students have health coverage at all times while in the United States. This form is to confirm that a international student will NOT be in the United States during a specific term. This form must be verified by someone in our office.
For more information related to insurance holds and providers, please click here
J-2 Work Permit top>>
J-2 Work Permit Instructions (pdf
download)
J-2's must follow these instructions to apply for permission to accept employment.
Color Photograph Specifications (pdf
download)
Specifications for the photographs which must be included with I-765 submission.
Application for Employment Authorization, Form I-765
This form must be submitted by J-2's seeking authorization for employment.
Letter Request Form top>>
Letter Request Form (pdf download)
Use this form to request a letter from UFIC.
Non-Degree Students top>>
Non-Degree Department Request Form
Academic Department must fill this form to invite non-degree students to UF
Non-Degree Student Form
Student must fill this form once Academic Department has approved his/her invitation
OPT - Optional Practical Training top>>
Optional Practical Training (OPT) Presentation
View this powerpoint presentation for more information on OPT
Frequently Asked OPT Questions
Instructions
Instructions for applying for optional practical training.
Application for Employment Authorization
, Form I-765
This form must be submitted by students seeking authorization for off-campus
employment or practical training. Sample
Form (html)
OPT Application Form (pdf download)
This form must be submitted to UFIC along with Form I-765.
Departmental
Confirmation (pdf download)
Sample of departmental confirmation letter which must be submitted with
Form I-765. The actual letter must be on departmental letterhead.
Color Photograph Specifications (pdf
download)
Specifications for the photographs which must be included with I-765 submission.
Check List (pdf download)
The materials on this check list must be submitted to US Citizenship & Immigration
Services after completing the OPT application with UFIC.
OPT - 17-month OPT STEM Degree Extension top>>
Instructions
Instructions for applying for optional practical training extension to 29 months.
STEM Major
List of UF majors eligible for OPT Extension
Application for Employment Authorization , Form I-765 (Extension)
This form must be submitted by students seeking authorization to extend OPT Employment
OPT Extension – Application Form (pdf download)
This form must be submitted to UFIC along with Form I-765 (Extension).
Color Photograph Specifications (pdf download)
Specifications for the photographs which must be included with I-765 submission.
Reduced Course Load Form top>>
Reduced Course Load Form (pdf download)
Students must submit this form to UFIC before reducing Course Load.
Reinstatement (F-1) top>>
Instructions (pdf
download)
Instructions for filing for reinstatement of F-1 status.
Reinstatement
Acknowledgment (pdf download)
Important document confirming your understanding of reinstatement policy.
I-539
Form used to file for reinstatement of F-1 status.
Transfer-Out Form top>>
Transfer-Out Form (pdf download)
Use this form to request your SEVIS record to be transferred to your new school in the US.


