NOTE: The information on these pages is provided as a guide to UC San Diego affiliates only, regarding immigration law and UC San Diego policy– not as a general guide to immigration law. If you are affiliated with another insitution, contact your international services office first. In all cases, consult a qualified immigration professional.
Student Resources
Employment Authorization Forms for F-1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT): (click here to view/hide forms list)
Employment Authorization Forms for F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT): (click here to view/hide forms list)
Employment Authorization Forms for J-1 Academic Training:
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PDF Change of Address
For UCSD students who completed their program of study
PDF Check In Form
PDF Concurrent Enrollment at Another Instituition Request Form
PDF Credit Card Authorization Form
PDF Credit Card Authorization Form for FedEx
PDF DS-2019 Request Form
For continuing UCSD students only
PDF Graduation Invitation Letter
PDF  I-20 Request Form
For continuing UCSD students only
PDF Letter Request Form
PDF Program Completion Form
PDF Program Extension Request Form
For UCSD students extending their Form I-20 or Form DS-2019
PDF Reduced Course Load Request Form
PDF SEVIS Record Release Form
For UCSD students transferring to another school in the USA
PDF Social Security Application Process
PDF Student Handbook
 
PDF F-1 Practical Training: Information Session
PDF J-1 Academic Training: Information Session
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Cross Cultural Training :
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DS-2019 Request: ( For GLI Only)
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blank spacerPDF Form B: DS2019 Request by Prospective Student
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Employment:
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Practical Training:
PDF F-1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT):Department Faculty/Academic Advisor Recommendation Form
PDF F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT):Department & Faculty/Academic Advisor Recommendation Form
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