Select from the sections below based on your status to find the forms you need. 

F-1 and J-1 Students

I-20 Related

• Affidavit of Support Form - OISS (PDF)
• F-1 I-20 Request Form for Students (PDF)
• F-2 I-20 Request Form for Adding Dependents (PDF)
• I-20 Reactivation Request Form (PDF)
• Change of Status (PDF)

DS-2019 Related

• J-1 DS-2019 Degree-Seeking Student Request for New Program (PDF)
• J-1 DS-2019 Non-Degree Student Request for New Program (PDF)
• J-1 DS-2019 Student Request for Program Extension (PDF)
• J-1 DS-2019 Update Notification Request (PDF)
• J-2 DS-2019 Request for Adding Dependents (PDF)
• J-1 DS-2019 Scholar Request for Program Extension (PDF)
• Change of Status (PDF)

Dual Enrollment and Reduced Course Load

• Dual Enrollment (PDF)
• Reduced Course Load (PDF)

F-1 Work Authorization

• Cap-Gap Extension I-20 Request (PDF)
• Curricular Practical Training (CPT) (PDF)
• Curricular Practical Training (CPT) - Music Short-Term Gigs (PDF)
• Curricular Practical Training (CPT) - Graduate Students College of Engineering (PDF)
• Optional Practical Training (OPT) Application (PDF)
• OPT Employment Reporting (PDF)
• STEM OPT Extension Application (PDF)
• STEM OPT 6 Month Employment Reporting (PDF)
• STEM OPT Employment Update (PDF)

J-1 and J-2 Work Authorization

• Academic Training Application (PDF)
• Academic Training Evaluation Template (PDF)
• Academic Training Third Party Host Agreement (PDF)
• J-2 Request for Employment (PDF)

Driver's License & Social Security Number

• Drivers License Translation Template (PDF)
• Social Security Number Application Instructions (PDF)
• Social Security Letter for F-1 Students (PDF)
• Social Security Letter for J-1 Students (PDF)
• Social Security Letter for J-1 Interns (PDF)

Transfer

• Transfer In Form for Students (PDF)
• Transfer Out Form for F-1 Students (PDF)
• Transfer Out Form for J-1 Students (PDF)
  
• Transfer In Form for J-1 Scholars (PDF)

Departure

• Notice of Departure for F-1 Students (PDF)
• Notice of Departure for J-1 Scholars/Students (PDF)
• Notice of Departure for J-2 Dependents (PDF)
• Returning After Military Service or Extended Stay Outside the U.S. (PDF)

Career Preparation

• MSU International Student Employment Guide (PDF)
• Section 1: Work Authorization Options in the U.S. (PDF)
• Section 2: Job Searching Basics in the U.S. (PDF)
• Section 3: Career Development Resources at MSU (PDF)
• Section 4: Transitioning to the U.S. Workplace (PDF)
• Section 5: Employer Guide to Hiring International Students (PDF)
• Section 6: Career Advisor Guide to Helping International Students (PDF)

Other

• F-1 and J-1 Student Comparison Chart (PDF)
• Finding an Immigration Attorney (PDF)
• Inviting Parents and Relatives to the U.S. (PDF)
• Individual Taxpayers Identification Number (ITIN) (PDF)
• International Student Groups 2019-2020 (PDF) | (MS Excel)
• Local Health Facilities Map (PDF)
• Michigan Translators Resource List (PDF)

J-1 Scholars

DS-2019 Related

• Exchange Visitor English Proficiency Confirmation (PDF)
• J-1 Scholar Electronic Request Questionnaire (PDF)
• J-2 DS-2019 Scholar Request for Adding Dependents (PDF)
• J-1 DS-2019 Update Notification Request (PDF)
• J-1 Student Intern DS-2019 Request (PDF)
• J-1 Student Intern Request for Program Extension (PDF)
• J-1 Student Intern DS-7002 Training/Internship Plan
• Change of Status (PDF)

Work Authorization

• J-2 Request for Employment (PDF)

Transfer In and Out

• Transfer In Form for J-1 Scholars (PDF)
• Transfer Out Form for J-1 Scholars (PDF)

Departure

• Notice of Departure for J-1 Scholars/Students (PDF)
• Notice of Departure for J-2 Dependents (PDF)

Drivers License & Social Security Number

• Drivers License Translation Template (PDF)
• Social Security Number Application Instructions (PDF)
• Social Security Letter for J-1 Scholars (PDF)
• Social Security Letter for J-1 Interns (PDF)

Other Resources

• J-1/J-2 Insurance Disclosure Form (PDF)
• Translators Resource List (PDF)
• Inviting Parents and Relatives to the U.S. (PDF)

H-1B Employees

Comparison Chart

• H-1B and J-1 Comparison Chart (PDF)

H-1B Related

• H-1B Employee Checklist (PDF)
• Translation Certification (PDF)
• H-1B Welcome Guide (PDF)
• H-1B Departure Notice (PDF)

MSU Departments

Comparison Charts

• F-1 and J-1 Student Comparison Chart (PDF)
• H-1B and J-1 Comparison Chart (PDF)

Employing International Students

• Employer Guide to Hiring International Students (PDF)
  
• Career Advisor Guide to Helping International Students (PDF)
• Social Security Letter for F-1 Students (PDF)
• Social Security Letter for J-1 Students (PDF)
• Social Security Letter for J-1 Interns (PDF)

J-1 Students

• J-1 DS-2019 Degree-Seeking Student Request for New Program (PDF)
• J-1 DS-2019 Non-Degree Student Request for New Program (PDF)
• J-1 DS-2019 Student Request for Program Extension (PDF)

J-1 Scholars

• MyOISS (for new scholars only)
• Exchange Visitor English Proficiency Confirmation (PDF)
• Export Control Worksheet 
• J-1 Scholar Host Department Confirmations (PDF)
• J-1 Scholar Invitation Letter Template (MS Word)
• J-1 Scholar Electronic Request Questionnaire (PDF)
• J-1 DS-2019 Scholar Request for Repeat Visitors (PDF)
• J-1 DS-2019 Scholar Request for Program Extension (PDF)
• J-1 Scholar Extension Memo Template (MS Word)
• J-1 Scholar DS-2019 Update Notification Request (PDF)
• J-1 Scholar Transfer In Form (PDF)

J-1 Interns

• J-1 Student Intern DS-2019 Request (PDF)
• J-1 Student Intern DS-7002 Training/Internship Plan (PDF)
• J-1 Student Intern Request for Program Extension (PDF)
• Export Control Worksheet
• J-1 Student Intern Evaluation Template (PDF)

H-1B Related

• Actual Wage Statement (PDF)
• Department Checklist (PDF)
• Export Control Worksheet 
• H-1B Departure Notice (PDF)
• H-1B Employee Checklist (PDF)
• H-1B Flowchart (PDF)
• H-1B Part Time Certification (PDF)
• H-1B Prevailing Wage Request Form (PDF)
• H-1B Support Letter (Sample Letter) (PDF) | (MS Word)
• Internal Notice (PDF)
• Translation Certification (PDF)

TN, O-1, E-3 Related

• TN Host Department Letter Template (MS Word)

Employment-Based Permanent Residency Special Handling

• Email oiss(at)msu.edu for more information

Employers and J-1 Third Party Hosts

Employing International Students

• Employer Guide to Hiring International Students (PDF)

J-1 Third Party Hosts

• Third Party Host Orientation (PDF)
• 22 CFR Part 62 (PDF)
• Third Party Host Agreement (PDF)
• Academic Training Evaluation Template (PDF)