UCI International Center

Processing Times

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 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