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 (Re)Admitted Students:

• I-20 Request Form
• DS-2019 Request Form
• Statement of Support
• SEVIS Transfer In Form
• Dependent Request
• Change of Status Instructions
• I-20/DS-2019 Returning Student 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 Amanda Albert with questions.
• Kellogg (1 and 2 year MBA, EMBA, and MMM) - contact Adam Blough with questions.

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

• International Student Check-In Form
• F-1/J-1 Add Dependent Request
• SEVIS Transfer Out Form
• SEVIS Withdrawal Form
• Social Security Information
• Document Release Authorization Form
• F-1/J-1 Student Information Update Form
• Change of Status Guide
• Document Mailing Request Form
• Reduced Course Load Form

F-1 Student Specific Forms:

• Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Forms and Instructions
• Optional Practical Training (OPT) Instructions & Checklists
• Optional Practical Training (OPT) Academic Advisor Form
• Sample I-765
• OPT STEM Extension Information and Application Materials
• OPT STEM Extension Employer Compliance Form

J-1 Student Specific Forms:

• AT Sample Employment Letter
• AT Academic Advisor's Recommendation Form
• J-1 Student On-Campus Employment Authorization Form
• J-2 Employment Authorization Guide

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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.

General Forms for H-1B, J-1 and E-3 Scholars:

• Social Security Information
  

 H-1B Scholars - More information for H-1B scholars here

• H-1B Beneficiary Checklist
• Guidelines for Obtaining an H-1B visa stamp
• H-1B Beneficiary Check In Form
• Guidelines for filing the I-539 for H4 Dependents

J-1 Scholars - More information for J-1 scholars here

• J-1 Exchange Visitor Request Form
• J-1 Transfer In Form
• J-1 Check-In Form
• J-2 Dependent Request Form
• J-2 Employment Authorization Guide

E-3 Scholars -More information for E-3 scholars here

• E-3 Beneficiary Checklist
• Guidelines for filing the I-539 for E-3 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
• Department Transfer/Amended Position Inquiry

H-1B Department Forms - More information about H-1B for Departments here

• Types of H-1B Table
• 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 Site of Activity
• H-1B Deemed Export Control
• H-1B Itinerary Example
• H-1B LCA Posting Notice and Instructions
• H-1B Actual Wage Memo and Benefits Attestation
• H-1B Beneficiary Departure Notice

J-1 Department Forms - More information about J-1 for Departments here

• J-1 Visa Types Table
• J-1 Department Request Form
• J-1 EMPL ID Request Form
• J-1 Undergraduate Waiver and Release Form
• J-1 MD Research Scholar Statement
• J-1 Out of U.S. Request Form
• J-1 Early Departure and Transfer-Out Form

J-1 Intern Department Forms - More information about J-1 Intern for Departments here

• J-1 Intern Department Application 
• J-1 Intern Student Application
• Supervisor Evaluation Form

E-3 Department Forms - More information for E-3 for Departments here

• Types of E-3 Table
• E-3 Application Cover Sheet
• H-1B/E-3 Check Request
• E-3 Department Checklist
• E-3 Department Authorization Form
• E-3 Prevailing Wage and LCA Worksheet
• E-3 Site of Activity
• E-3 Deemed Export Control
• E-3 Itinerary Example
• E-3 LCA Posting Notice and Instructions
• E-3 Actual Wage Memo and Benefits Attestation
• E-3 Beneficiary Departure Notice

B-1/WB Visitor Department Forms - More information for B-1/WB Visitor for Departments here

• B-1/WB Visitor Request
• B-1/WB Letter Template

TN Department Forms - More information for TN for Departments here

• TN Visa Request Form
• TN Sample Letter

Lawful Permanent Residence (LPR) Department Forms - More information for LPR for Departments here

• 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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