Forms & Handouts
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F-1 Visa Holders | J-1 Visa Holders
General
Update Your Addresses in GWeb:
Are you having troubles updating your addresses in GWEB? You will find the detailed instructions here.
Change of Status to F-1 Student Status:
Use this form if you are planning to change your status from another visa type to F-1 status.
F-1 Request Form: Complete this form for any request being submitted to the ISO if you are an F-1 student.
F-1 Benefit Requests
Please log into ISOGateway and use this e-form to request a new copy of your form I-20 for reasons such as a lost, stolen, or damaged document; change of major; new I-20 reflecting reported employment information within the SEVP portal, and Cap-Gap extension.
Social Security Card/Number Guidelines
These guidelines explain the process of applying for a Social Security Card/Number.
To request a social security support letter:
- Visit ISO Gateway and sign in under the Full Client Services for Students & Scholars section with the blue "Login" button.
- Click on the Student Services tab on the left-hand side to electronically submit your request.
To request permission for less than full time enrollment each semester:
- Visit ISO Gateway and sign in under the Full Client Services for Students & Scholars section with the blue "Login" button.
- Click on the Student Services tab on the left-hand side to electronically submit your request.
For more information about the Full-Time Certification (FTC) process at GW, please visit our FTC page.
F-1 Program Extension Guidelines
Information on how to request additional time to complete studies when your I-20 is about to expire.
Students transferring from GW to another U.S. educational institution must complete a Transfer Out e-form on ISOGateway. This e-form will allow the ISO to transfer your record in SEVIS to your new institution.
F-1 Employment/Practical Training
On-Campus Employment
- Guide to On-Campus Employment for F-1 Students:
Are you an F-1 Student with questions about on-campus employment? Visit the link above guide for more information.
Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
- Apply for CPT in ISOGateway:
Use this link to apply online for CPT today. - Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Guidelines:
Explains the process for submission of your F-1 CPT request to the ISO, including Professional Praxis guildelines.bb
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
- Optional Practical Training Guidelines:
Explains the process of applying for F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT), including sample texts.
*OPT applications can now be submitted online via ISOGateway! Filling out our online OPT application is faster and easier than submitting a paper application.
*The ISO will accept paper OPT applications until March 1st, 2019.
- Form I-765: The USCIS website, where you can download the most recent version of this form.
- Traveling Abroad During OPT: Plan to travel abroad during your OPT and wonder if you can reenter the U.S.? You may find the answers here.
STEM Extension of Optional Practical Training (OPT) for qualifying program codes
- Optional Practical Training 24-Month STEM Extension Guidelines: Use these guidelines to learn more about the STEM Extension and download a tool to help you determine if you are eligible for the 24-month STEM extension.
- STEM Employer Reporting Responsibilities: Use the guidelines to learn more about STEM Employer Reporting Responsibilities.
Other Employment
- International Organization Employment: Employment with a recognized International Organization.
- Severe Economic Hardship Guidelines: Are you a F-1 student who is experiencing economic hardship due to circumstances beyond your control? Find information on how to request Economic Hardship Employment.
J-1 Visa Holders
Please log into ISOGateway to submit the J-1 Request eform to the ISO.
J-1 Benefit Requests
Please log into ISOGateway and use this e-form to request a new copy of your form DS-2019 for reasons such as a lost, stolen, or damaged document, or a change of major.
Used to request permission for less than full time enrollment.
- Visit ISO Gateway and sign in under the Full Client Services for Students & Scholars section with the blue "Login" button.
- Click on the Student Services tab on the left-hand side to electronically submit your request.
For more information about the Full-Time Certification (FTC) process at GW, please visit our FTC page.
J-1 Student Extension Request Form
Use this form to request an extension of your J-1 student visa status. For extensions of scholar, professor, student intern, or specialist status, please email iso
gwu [dot] edu.
Complete the appropriate fields of this form to either transfer in to The George Washington University or transfer out from The George Washington University.
Complete this form if you will withdraw from your J-1 program and return to your home country. An appointment with an ISO advisor MUST be scheduled prior to action being taken on your record.
J-1 Student Employment
J-1 On-Campus Employment Authorization Request
Please log into ISOGateway and use this e-form to request J-1 on-campus employment. This is not for J-1 visa holders in any other category.
Forms not issued by the ISO
If you are looking for a Letter of Invitation to invite a family member or friend to visit you in the US, or if you are looking for a letter to verify your student status at GW then please visit the Office of the Registrar.