Cap-Gap Extension
Purpose: Use this e-form to request an I-20 with cap-gap extension.
Average Processing Time: 10 business days
Required Documents:
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Curricular Practical Training
Purpose: Use this e-form to apply for permission to engage in curricular practical training (CPT).
Average Processing Time: 10 business days
Required Documents:
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CPT Offer Letter Template (must be printed on the company or organization's letterhead) or other employment offer letter with following information: job or position title, position duties, company information, hours per week, start and end dates, supervisory plan for remote work (if applicable)
Requires academic department approval.
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F-1 Social Security Letter
Purpose: Use this e-form to request a letter that you can present to the Social Security Administration (SSA) to apply for a Social Security Number (SSN).
Average Processing Time: 5 business days
Required Documents:
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On-Campus Employment Authorization
Purpose: Use this e-form if you are a J-1 student with an on-campus employment offer.
Average Processing Time: 5 business days
Requires academic department approval (students whose DS-2019 was issued by the University of Arizona only)
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Optional Practical Training
Purpose: Use this e-form to apply for an I-20 recommending optional practical training (OPT).
Average Processing Time: 10 business days
Requires academic department approval (students whose degrees are not yet awarded in UAccess)
Required Documents:
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OPT Reporting
Purpose: Use these e-forms to report any changes to your employment, address or immigration status within 10 business days of the change.
Average Processing Times: 7 business days (exception: 3 business days for the SEVP OPT Portal Help e-form)
Required Documents:
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EAD card (E-form: EAD Card)
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Form I-983 (E-forms: Add New OPT Employer, Edit Existing OPT Employer, End OPT Employer, Change of Status, Permanent Departure from the U.S., 6-Month Validation, 12-Month Validation & Evaluation, 18-Month Validation, 24-Month Validation & Evaluation)
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Immigration documentation for change of status from F-1 OPT (E-form: Change of Status)
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I-94 Travel History (E-form: Permanent Departure from the U.S.)
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STEM OPT Extension
Purpose: Use this e-form to apply for the 24-month STEM OPT extension of OPT.
Average Processing Time: 10 business days
Required Documents:
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