Information provided in other areas of the IO website reference the forms listed below. It is important to read the content regarding the types of forms you may be accessing. The Forms and Policies Index is divided into three sections:

• Students
• Scholars
• Departments

Links to the pages within the site have been provided for easy access back to content to answer any of questions you might have.

Students

Additional information for New and Current Students can be found on the Student Services page. Be sure to review all information on the website before accessing the forms

I-20/DS-2019 Request Forms for Newly Admitted Students:

• I-20/DS-2019 Request Form

NOTE: Both the Kellogg School of Management and the Northwestern School of Law have international admissions representatives. For students admitted to:

• NU Law - contact Charlene Ruell with questions.
• Kellogg (1 and 2 year MBA, EMBA, and MMM) - contact Patrick Salmon with questions.

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Current Student Forms and Policies

All requests involving one of the forms listed below must be submitted in-person during Walk-In Advising hours.

F-1 Specific Forms and Policies:

• Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Forms and Instructions
• Optional Practical Training (OPT) Timeline
• Optional Practical Training (OPT) Instructions & Checklists
• Optional Practical Training (OPT) Academic Advisor Form
• Optional Practical Training (OPT) Form I-765 IO Instructions
• Optional Practical Training (OPT) Frequently Asked Questions
• OPT STEM Extension Information and Application Materials
• OPT STEM Extension Employer Compliance Form
• H-1B Cap-Gap Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

J-1 Specific Forms and Policies:

• AT Sample Employment Letter
• AT Academic Advisor's Recommendation Form
• J-1 Student Academic Training Request Form
• J-2 Employment Authorization - Process, FAQs, & Sample Letter

General Forms and Policies for both F-1 and J-1 Students:

• I-20/DS-2019 Extension Request
• F-1/J-1 Add Dependent Request
• SEVIS Transfer Form
• SEVIS Withdrawal Form
• Social Security Guide for International Students
• Document Release Authorization Form
• F-1/J-1 Academic Program Update Form
• F-1/J-1 Address Information Guide
• Change of Status Guide
• Document Mailing Request Form
• Reduced Course Load Form
• International Student Check-In Form

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Scholars

Additional information for scholars can be found on the Scholar Services pages. Be sure to review all information on the website before accessing the forms.

H-1B Scholars

• H-1B Beneficiary Checklist
• Guidelines for Obtaining an H-1B visa stamp
• H-1B Beneficiary Check In Form

J-1 Scholars

• J-1 Check In Form
• J-1 Request Form 
• J-2 Dependent Request Form
• J-1 Transfer Form

E-3 Scholars

• E-3 Beneficiary Checklist
• International Office Guidelines for Filing the I-539 for H-4 and E3 Dependents
• E-3 Check In Form

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Departments

Additional information for department contacts and administrators can be found on the Scholar Services pages. Be sure to review all information on the website before accessing the forms.

• Visa Type, Processing Time and Fees Table

H-1B Department Forms

• H-1B Application Cover Sheet
• H-1B Check Request
• H-1B Department Checklist
• H-1B Department Authorization Form
• H-1B Prevailing Wage and LCA Worksheet
• H-1B LCA Posting Notice and Instructions
• H-1B Actual Wage Memo and Benefits Attestation
• H-1B Beneficiary Departure Notice

J-1 Department Forms

• J-1 Visa Types Table
• J-1 Department Request Form 
• J-1 Undergraduate Waiver and Release Form
• J-1 MD Research Scholar Statement
• J-1 Departure Notice
• J-2 Dependent Request Form
  

J-1 Intern/Trainee Forms

• Intern/Trainee Department Checklist
• Supervisor Evaluation
• Department Authorization Form
• DS-7002
• Application
• English Proficiency Verification
• Certification of Academic Status

E-3 Department Forms

• E-3 Department Checklist
• E-3 Department Authorization Form
• E-3 Prevailing Wage and LCA Worksheet
• E-3 LCA Posting Notice and Instructions
• E-3 Actual Wage Memo and Benefits Attestation
• E-3 Beneficiary Departure Notice

B-1/WB Visitor Form

• B-1/WB Visitor Request

TN for Department

• TN Visa Request Form

Lawful Permanent Residence (LPR) for Department

• PR Form for Outstanding Researcher-Professor Category
• PR Form for Staff, Non-Tenure Eligible Faculty and Research Positions
• PR Form for Tenure Eligible Faculty

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