Request Documents or Signatures
Need a new document or a signature on a document? Expand the menus below to find instructions and forms!
- Some requests will be available as a PDF. Complete the PDF form before submitting your request. Please use Adobe Acrobat Reader to complete PDF forms due to compatibility issues.
- Requests can take 15-20 business days to process.
- Email any concerns to cie-student@csulb.edu. Include your name, CSULB ID number, and the type of request submitted.
Request Type and Instructions | Request Link |
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Reprint an I-20 Request an I-20 reprint if your document is:
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Reprint I-20 |
Travel Authorization
If you are traveling out of the U.S., you must have a valid signature on your I-20 from an International Student Advisor to return.
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Travel Authorization |
Sponsored Students (SACM, OMAN & Qatar only)
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Sponsored Students Requests |
I-20 Extension Include a support letter from your program/academic advisor when submitting your extension request. The support letter must include:
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I-20 Extension |
Concurrent Enrollment There are two options: only select one:
For both Options 1 & 2, provide the following in your request:
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Concurrent Enrollment |
Social Security Number (SSN) Support Letter |
Social Security Support Letter |
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) I-20 Paid internships require a Social Security Number (SSN). If you need a SSN, please also request a SSN Letter. |
CPT I-20 |
Optional Practical Training (OPT) I-20 |
OPT I-20 |
F-1 Student Letters
Please note: For tuition verification, contact Student Financial Services. |
F-1 Student Letters |
Dependent I-20 (spouse and/or children)
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Dependent I-20 |
Transfer Out Request Information and Supporting Documentation:
Attach supporting documents (Admissions letter and/or transfer form) in the attachment field in the request page. |
Transfer Out |
Reduced Course Load Request Please meet with an International Student Advisor if you are experiencing academic or medical difficulties that may impact your full-time course load. |
Reduced Course Load |
Request Type and Instructions | Request Service |
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STEM OPT I-20 |
STEM OPT I-20 |
OPT and STEM OPT Employment Update
SEVP Portal Use the SEVP Portal to report the following information only:
For help with the SEVP Portal, visit SEVP PORTAL HELP. Notice: New I-20s are not issued when reporting updates. |
SEVP Portal |
Change Preferred Email OPT/STEM OPT Students must change their preferred email contact information to SEVIS I-20 record when completing OPT and STEM OPT. |
Email Change |
End OPT/STEM OPT Employment
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End OPT Report |
Reset SEVP Portal For help with the SEVP Portal, visit SEVP PORTAL HELP. |
SEVP Portal Reset |
STEM OPT Validation Report STEM OPT Validation is required to be reported within 10 days of the due date. You will have:
Attach the completed validation PDF form in the attachment field on the request page. For additional help understanding your mandatory reporting requirements for students and employers click here for STEM OPT reporting requirements from Study in the States. |
STEM OPT Validation Report |
STEM OPT Evaluation and Progress STEM OPT Evaluation and STUDENT Progress is required to be reported within 10 days of the due date. You will have:
Attach completed STEM OPT Evaluation and Progress (PDF) and I-983 form, page 5 in the attachment field on the request page. For additional help understanding your mandatory reporting requirements for students and employers click here for STEM OPT reporting requirements from Study in the States. |
STEM OPT Evaluation and Progress Report |
STEM OPT Change of Employment/Employer
Attach the completed I-983 in the attachment field on the request page. |
STEM OPT Change of Employment |
Cap Gap Extension (PDF) | Cap Gap Extension |
I-20 Reprint
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I-20 Reprint |
Travel Authorization
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Travel Authorization |
Special F-1 Letters
Academic Letters: |
Special F-1 Letters |
Dependent I-20 (spouse and/or children)
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Dependent I-20 |
Transfer Out Request Information and Supporting Documentation:
Attach supporting documents (Admissions letter and/or transfer form) in the attachment field on the request page. |
Transfer Out |