ISS Process Deadlines

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES

Completed requests received with all required evidence (as applicable to process guidelines) will be processed within 2 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	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 than 30 days before the I-20 program end date.
Social Security Number (SSN) Letter Requests	Can be requested before the end of the semester with the submission of an employment offer letter.
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)	It is recommended to submit as early as 90 days before the I-20 program end date and no less than 30 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.

ISS Process Deadlines

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES

ISS Process

Fall or Spring Semester