Forms and processing times
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Here’s how to reach ISSS for help:
鈽庯笍 214-768-4475
馃摟 isss@smu.edu
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- Change of Status Request From: Book an appointment to get the form
- Change of Status by Re-Entry with new I20 (Current Students): Book an appointment to get the form
- Economic Hardship Request: Book an appointment to get the form
- Financial Commitment Form (please upload to the Extension Request form, if applicable)
- Reinstatement to F-1 Status: Book an appointment with advisor to get the form
- RCL due to Academic Difficulties: Book an appointment with advisor to get the form.
- RCL due to Medical Reasons: Book an appointment with advisor to get the form.
- (please upload a screenshot of the completion page in the form)
Letter requests
Please complete the for the following requests:
- Status/enrollment verification
- Graduation ceremony participation
- OPT status
: Please complete this request and include the name, email of your current supervisor. When completed, you will be required to pick up the letter from our office.
: Please complete this request. When the request is processed, you will be required to come to the Office during walk-in hours with your immigration documents (passport, I20/DS2019, and visa) to receive your final ITIN letter. This is the letter you will need to include in your ITIN request which is sent to the IRS. For more information, please visit U.S. Living.
All letters will be processed within 3-5 business days.
Exchange visitors
Services and processing times
The International Student & Scholar Services is committed to providing services to students, scholars and staff within a timely manner. Please find below the processing times for some of our most requested services.
Request Type | Processing Time |
On Campus Employment | 2-3 business days |
Payroll Authorization Forms (夜色王朝STAFF) | 1-2 business days |
Curricular Practical Training Legal Agreements | 1 business days |
Curricular Practical Training Work authorization | 3-5 business days |
Letter Requests | 3-5 business days |
OPT work authorization requests (recommendation) | 3-5 business days |
OPT Employment Verification Reporting | 3-5 business days |
Email Inquiry | 1 business day |
Email Inquiry during peak times (August 15-September 15) | 2 business days |
I20 request (newly admitted students) | 3-5 business days |
I20 request during peak times (May 15-July 15) | 7-10 business days |
I20 request (transfer or change of education level)
|
3-5 business days |
Visa Questionnaire | 3-5 business days |
DS2019 Request | 3-5 business days |