ISS Process Deadlines

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES

(ISS)

Completed requests with all required evidence (as applicable to process guidelines) will be processed within 1 to 5 business days (does not include weekends or university observed holidays or closing).

Processing deadlines depend upon the volume of requests received and peak processing times; it is recommended to anticipate the maximum processing time frame when submitting requests.

ISS Process	Fall or Spring Semester
ISS Check-In/Post Arrival Onboarding	Must be completed before the University’s Drop/Add deadline.
SEVIS Registration	Must be submitted before the University’s Drop/Add deadline.
Reduced Course Load (RCL) Requests	Must be submitted before the University’s Drop/Add deadline.
Program Extension Requests	Must be submitted no later less than 30 days before the I-20 program end date.
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Requests	Must be submitted before the University’s Drop/Add deadline.
Optional Practical Training (OPT) Requests *Post-Completion OPT (post-OPT)	May be submitted no earlier than 90 days before the I-20 program end date and no less than 59 days after the program end date. OPT Requests cannot be submitted after the 60-day grace period ends.
Travel Signature Requests	Must be submitted no less than five days before travel.
*All Other Requests	*Submit no less than 5 days before the applicable process, information, or service is required.

ISS Process Deadlines

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES

(ISS)

ISS Process

Fall or Spring Semester