Processing Times

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Processing Times for Requests and Forms

The International Center requires time to process the requests that are submitted by students daily. Plan ahead and prepare all of the required documents for timely processing.

The International Center processing times for requests are outlined below:

  • Processing time begins the next business day after your request is submitted.
  • Business days: Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and holidays.

Incomplete requests may result in longer processing times.

RequestProcessing Time
Academic Training10 Business Days
Address Update5 Business Days 
Change of Degree Level10 Business Days
Change of Status to F-1/J-1 Student10 Business Days
Concurrent Enrollment7 Business Days 
Curricular Practical Training10 Business Days 
Dependent Request10 Business Days
Economic Hardship10 Business Days
In-Absentia Enrollment10 Business Days
ITIN Support Letter10 Business Days
New Student Request (F-1/J-1) – Initial/Transfer-In15 Business Days
On-Campus Employment Reporting (J-1)7 Business Days 
OPT Employment Update (F-1)7 Business Days 
OPT Employment Update (F-1)- STEM 6 or 18 months reporting7 Business Days 
OPT Employment Update (F-1) – STEM 12 or 24 months reporting OR I-983 Changes7 Business Days 
OPT Application (F-1)10 Business Days
OPT STEM Extension Application (F-1)10 Business Days
Reduced Course Load (RCL) 7 Business Days
Reduced Course Load (Summer – IC Form only)  7 Business Days
Reduced Course Load (Graduate: Filing Fee) 7 Business Days
Requesting New Visa Status10 Business Days
SSN Verification Letter5 Business Days
Student Check-Out7 Business Days
Student Check-Out – Transfer Out7 Business Days
Student Check-Out – Leave of Absence/Medical7 Business Days
Student Visa Document Request (SVDR) 10 Business Days
Travel Signature 10 Business Days
Withdrawal + Student Check-Out Form 7 Business Days