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 may take up to 7 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 |
Post-Completion OPT Employment Update In addition, review OPT mandatory reporting requirements, then access the SEVP Portal to report any changes to:
The SEVP Portal is accessible on day one of your approved OPT period. You will receive an email from do-not-reply.sevp@ice.dhs.gov to set up your SEVP Portal. Contact cie-student@csulb.edu if you cannot update your information in the SEVP Portal. |
SEVP Portal |
Change Preferred Email Post-Completion OPT/STEM OPT Only the international student advisor can update your preferred email address connected to the SEVP Portal. |
Email Change |
End Post-Completion OPT or STEM OPT
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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 The Validation Report is due every six months, within10 days from the due date.
Attach the completed STEM OPT Employment and address update Form (PDF) to the attachment field on the request page. |
STEM OPT Validation Report |
STEM OPT: Evaluation of Student Progress
Attach the completed STEM OPT Employment and address update Form (PDF) and the corresponding I-983 form, page 5 in the attachment field on the request page. |
STEM OPT Evaluation and Progress Report |
STEM OPT: Change of Employment Status
Submit Form I-983, including the final evaluation of student progress page 5. Attach the completed STEM OPT Employment and address update Form (PDF) and the corresponding I-983 form, in the attachment field on the request page. |
STEM OPT Change of Employment |
Cap Gap Extension Request a Cap Gap Extension I-20 if you have filed a timely H1B application. Submit a completed Cap Gap Extension (PDF) and the corresponding supporting documents. |
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 |