| New Students & Scholars Forms | |
| International Student & Scholar Information Request Form | This form is needed to notify immigration of your address + provide UD with emergency contact information |
| SEVIS Form - PDF - Word document - Online | Submit this required form to declare understanding the visa regulations |
| Interpreter Volunteer Form | Submit this form if you are interested in volunteering to help citizens from your country |
| Employment Forms | |
| OPT Forms
(Please read the instructions on the Pre /Post OPT page before filling of printing the forms) |
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| Academic Adviser Recommendation for Optional Practical Training (PDF)* | Need to be signed by the academic advisor. If you are a graduate student, you will also need a signature from the Office of Graduate & professional Education. |
| Form I-765 (PDF)* | Application For Employment Authorization |
| Form G-1145 (PDF)* | E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance |
| Report of Changes for F-1 Students on OPT (Online) | Use this form to notify our office if you have changed address or employer |
| CPT Form
(Please read the instructions on the CPT page before filling of printing the form) |
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| Academic Adviser Recommendation for Curricular Practical Training (PDF)* | Need to be signed by the academic advisor. If you are a graduate student, you will also need a signature from the Office of Graduate & professional Education. |
| Payroll Forms | |
| I-9 Form (Employment Eligibility Verification) (PDF)* | Need to fill "Section 1" only and submit it with the Foreign National Information Form and the necessary visa documents |
| Foreign National Information Form (PDF)* | Need to be filled out completely and submitted with the I-9 form and the necessary visa documents. |
| Social Security Forms | |
| Social Security Application (PDF)* | |
| Social Security Number Letter for On-Campus Employment (PDF)* | Please have your employer fill out this form and bring it to our office for signature. |
| Other Forms | |
| On-Campus Employment Eligibility Certification (PDF)* | Use this form if employer requires proof of On-Campus Employment Eligibility |
| UD W-8 Form - (PDF)* - Word document | Please submit this form with the appropriate documents shown in page 2 of the form. Update: This form is no longer used to reimburse for travel and living expenses. |
| Visiting Scholar Forms | |
| J-1 Forms | |
| Request for Visiting Scholar Form - PDF - Word document | All sections of this form must be completed by the department, NOT Visiting Scholars. |
| J-1 Declaration of Compliance for Health Insurance - PDF - Word document | |
| Payroll Deduction Authorization - PDF - WORD - ONLINE | Employees can have the J-1 application fees deducted from their paycheck by filling out this form. For more information click here. |
| Department Fee Payment Form - PDF - WORD - ONLINE | Departments can cover the J-1 application fee for visiting scholars and employees by filling out this form. For more information click here. |
| H1-B Forms | |
| H1-B Visa Questionnaire (Word document) | For general H1-B processing information, please read this document |
| H1-B Visa Sample Letter (PDF)* | For general H1-B processing information, please read this document |
| Export Control Certification (Word document) | For more information on Export Control Certification click here. |
| Payroll Deduction Authorization - PDF - WORD - ONLINE | Employees can have the H1-B application fees deducted from their paycheck by filling out this form. For more information click here. |
| Department Fee Payment Form - PDF - WORD - ONLINE | Departments can cover the H1-B application fee for visiting scholars and employees by filling out this form. For more information click here. |
| Letter Request Forms | |
| Invitation and Status letters | As of Wednesday 03/02/2011, The Office for International Students and Scholars has decided to stop issuing the following letters:
Status letters: You can print an Enrollment Verification Certificate directly from your UDSIS student page and bring it to our office so we can add a “University of Delaware International Services” seal. This letter along with a copy of your I-20 or DS-2019 should suffice in proving your status. Invitation letters: These letters are not required by the embassy to issue a B1/B2 visa. The Student/Scholar should submit a copy of their I-20/or DS2019 to the relative applying for the tourist visa. You can also send an Enrollment Verification Certificate along with the copy of the I-20/DS-2019. |
| Other Letter Requests (Online) | Use this form if you need any other letters
* Enrolloment Verification Certificates can be printed online from your UDSIS page * ** For funding letters, please contact your Department ** |
| I-20/DS-2019 Request/Extension Forms | |
| I-20 Request Form - (PDF)* - Word document | Use this form if: you've changed majors or levels; you've lost your I-20; there is an error in your I-20. |
| I-20 Extension Request Form - (PDF)* - Word document | Use this form if you need to extend your I-20. Your Extension will be base on the duration of your funding and your graduation date in UDSIS. To change your graduation date, if you are a graduate student, please have your advisor email Dr. Mary Martin with your intension to extend your graduation date. If you are an UnderGraduate student, please change your graduation date in UDSIS. |
| DS-2019 Request Form - (PDF)* - Word document | Use this form if: you've changed majors or levels; you've lost your DS-2019; there is an error in your DS-2019. |
| DS-2019 Extension Request Form - (PDF)* - Word document | Use this form if you need to extend your DS-2019. Your Extension will be base on the duration of your funding and your graduation date in UDSIS. To change your graduation date, if you are a graduate student, please have your advisor email Dr. Mary Martin with your intension to extend your graduation date. If you are an UnderGraduate student, please change your graduation date in UDSIS. |
| Visa Request Form for Dependents - (PDF)* - Word document | Use this form to request an I-20 or DS-2019 for your dependent(s) (Spouse/Children). International students and scholars planning to bring family members to the United States must purchase medical insurance for them. |
| New Admitted Students Forms | |
| Graduate Students Confidential Financial Information Form - PDF | Submit this form along with proof of funds in order to get I-20/DS-2019 |
| Undergraduate Students Confidential Financial Information Form - PDF - Word document | Submit this form along with proof of funds in order to get I-20/DS-2019 |
| International Student Transfer Form - PDF - Word document | Print this form + Submit it to the foreign student advisor at the current school + fax to OISS |
| ITA Form - Summer Program / Winter Program | Submit this form if you have been nominated for a teaching assitantship |
| Other Forms | |
| International Student & Scholar Information Request Form | Submit this form for change of address |
| Medical Insurance Waiver Form for International Students | Please submit the insurance waiver form with proof of your insurance (that includes information on the coverage). Make sure the coverage meets the minimum requirements (shown on the waiver form). **NOTE: This form must be submitted every semester. ** |
| Request for Permission to Travel (PDF)* | Submit this form with your I-20/DS-2019 each time you plan to travel outside the United States. |
| Request for Reduced Enrollment Form - PDF - Word document | Submit this form if you will be enrolled less than fulltime (only allowed one time + last semester of study) |
