We encourage students to plan ahead and apply as early as possible for an updated I-20 or DS-2019 as needed. Late or rushed requests cannot be honored.
To ensure there are no delays with your request, please make sure that you have completed all required information on the request form and submitted all required supporting documentation, such as financials when requesting a program extension or dependent.
You will receive an email once your request is ready for download on the ISSS Portal.
*OGS reserves the right to adjust processing times as needed; as such, please plan ahead and apply as early as possible for an updated document.
| Request Type | Current* Processing Time |
|---|---|
| F- 1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT) | 10 business days |
| F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) | 10 business days |
| F-1 STEM OPT Extension | 10 business days |
| F-1 Program Extension | 10 business days |
| F-1 OPT/STEM OPT EAD Card Submission | 10 business days |
| F-1 OPT/STEM OPT Employment Reporting | 10 business days |
| F-1 STEM OPT Validation Report | 10 business days |
| F-1 Cap-Gap I-20 | 10 business days |
| F-1 Change of Personal Information | 10 business days |
| F-1 Change of Degree Level | 10 business days |
| F-1 Change of Status Request | 10 business days |
| F-1 Change of Academic Program | 10 business days |
| F-1 Reduced Course Load | 10 business days |
| J-1 Program (DS-2019) Extension | 10 business days |
| J-1 Academic Training | 10 business days |
| New Dependent I-20/DS-2019 | 10 business days |
| Reprint I-20/DS-2019 | 10 business days |
| Leave of Absence/Withdrawal | 10 business days |
| Severe Economic Hardship | 10 business days |
| Permanent/Final Departure from U.S. | 10 business days |
| Contact Information Update | 5 business days |
| Letter Requests (SSN, etc.) | 5 business days |
| Transfer Out | 5 business days |