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.
| Request | Processing Time |
|---|---|
| Academic Training | 10 Business Days |
| Address Update | 5 Business Days |
| Change of Degree Level | 10 Business Days |
| Change of Status to F-1/J-1 Student | 10 Business Days |
| Concurrent Enrollment | 7 Business Days |
| Curricular Practical Training | 10 Business Days |
| Dependent Request | 10 Business Days |
| Economic Hardship | 10 Business Days |
| In-Absentia Enrollment | 10 Business Days |
| New Student Request (F-1/J-1) – Initial/Transfer-In | 15 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 reporting | 7 Business Days |
| OPT Employment Update (F-1) – STEM 12 or 24 months reporting OR I-983 Changes | 7 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 Status | 10 Business Days |
| SSN Verification Letter | 5 Business Days |
| Student Check-Out | 7 Business Days |
| Student Check-Out – Transfer Out | 7 Business Days |
| Student Check-Out – Leave of Absence/Medical | 7 Business Days |
| Student Visa Document Request (SVDR) | 10 Business Days |
| Travel Signature | 5 Business Days |
| Withdrawal + Student Check-Out Form | 7 Business Days |