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Immigration-Related Forms

Students and Scholars

The forms are delivered in Adobe Acrobat .pdf format, and may be completed in one of two ways:

  • Fillable form – This method enables you to click on a field and type the required information directly into the online form. Once you've entered your information, print the form and submit it to the U-M International Center along with any other required documents. You cannot submit .pdf forms to the U-M International Center online.
  • Printed form – This method enables you to simply print and complete the information by writing in your information neatly in pen. Please print and sign the form, and submit it to the U-M International Center. Your signature is required on all forms.

F-1 Students

FormDescription
Academic Advisor Recommendation for I-20/DS-2019 Extension This form is to be filled out by an academic advisor who is recommending that a student be issued an extension I-20 or DS-2019.
Add F-2 Dependent(s) Request This form is used to request new I-20s for dependents who wish to enter the US or change status to F-2 status.
Affidavit of Financial Resources Each individual contributing financially to the named student's education must complete the Affidavit of Financial Resources.
Continuing Student Request for New I-20 This form is used by students who are continuing U-M students but who need an initial, transfer back, or reinstatement I-20. Do not use this form if you are a new U-M student; contact your admissions office for your initial I-20.
Departure Form for F-1 Student This form is used to notify the U-M International Center that you are leaving U-M or the U.S. temporarily or permanently. The U-M International Center uses the information to adjust or end your SEVIS record.
Extension of I-20 Request This form is used by students who require additional time to complete academic program requirements and are requesting an extended I-20.
Financial Resources Statement This form must accompany certain I-20 or DS-2019 request forms. It is used to certify sufficient funding for the issuance of a new I-20 or DS-2019.
Full-time Equivalency Request for Graduate Student This form is used to request a certificate of full time equivalency from the U-M International Center.
LSA Undergraduate Cross-Campus Transfer Request for F-1 Student This form is used by Undergraduate LSA students who have received approval from the LSA Advising Center to transfer from another UM school to LSA and need an I-20 to reflect the new academic program. This I-20 must be obtained before beginning study in LSA.
Reduced Course Load (RCL) Request for F-1 Student This form is used to request approval for Reduced Course Load (RCL) enrollment from the U-M International Center.
Remove F-2 Dependent(s) Request This form is used by F-1 students who wish to remove their F-2 dependents from their I-20.
Replace Lost, Stolen, or Damaged I-20 Request This form is used when a student needs a replacement I-20.
Severe Economic Hardship Request for F-1 Student This form is used to request recommendation for severe economic hardship employment authorization.
Social Security Letter for F-1 Student

This letter is used by F-1 students who have secured on-campus employment and need to verify employment and student status in order to apply for a social security number. Please read Getting a Social Security Number and Card

Standard Letter Request Form This request form is used to ask for one of three standard letters: immigration status verification letter verifying your U-M visa status (for students whose I-20/DS-2019 was issued by U-M); estimated expenses letter indicating the amount of funding necessary to continue your studies at U-M; or guest student letter indicating your eligibility to attend another school during your summer vacation.
Transfer-out Request & Checklist for F-1 Student This form is used to notify U-M of your intent to transfer your F-1 immigration status to another school. The U-M International Center uses the information to update your SEVIS record with the name of the school to which you will transfer and your transfer release date. The checklist guides you through the process of officially transferring from U-M to another educational institution in the U.S.
Travel Signature Request for F-1 Student This form is needed to request official I-20 authorization to reenter from a trip outside the U.S.
Update Financial Information Request on I-20 This form is used by F-1 students who have a significant change in their funding situation and wish to be issued an updated I-20 reflecting this change.
Update Personal Information Request on I-20 This form is used by F-1 students who have a change or correction in their personal information (name, citizenship, birthdate) and wish to be issued an updated I-20 reflecting this change.

J-1 Students

FormDescription
Academic Advisor Recommendation for I-20/DS-2019 Extension This form is to be filled out by an academic advisor who is recommending that a student be issued an extension I-20 or DS-2019.
Academic Training Request for J-1 Student This form is used by J-1 students to request Academic Training.
Add J-2 Dependent(s) Request This form is used to request new DS-2019s for dependents who wish to enter the U.S. or change status to J-2 status.
Affidavit of Financial Resources Each individual contributing financially to the named student's education must complete the Affidavit of Financial Resources.
Financial Resources Statement This form must accompany certain I-20 or DS-2019 request forms. It is used to certify sufficient funding for the issuance of a new I-20 or DS-2019.
Continuing Student Request for New DS-2019 This form is used by students who are continuing U-M students but who need an initial, transfer back, or reinstatement DS-2019. Do not use this form if you are a new U-M student; contact your admissions office for your initial DS-2019.
Departure Form for J-1 Student This form is used to notify the U-M International Center that you are leaving U-M or the U.S. temporarily or permanently. The U-M International Center uses the information to adjust or end your SEVIS record.
Extension of DS-2019 Request for J-1 Student This form is used by students who require additional time to complete academic program requirements and are requesting an extended DS-2019.
Financial Resources Statement This form must accompany certain I-20 or DS-2019 request forms. It is used to certify sufficient funding for the issuance of a new I-20 or DS-2019.
Full-time Equivalency Request for Graduate Student This form is used to request a certificate of full time equivalency from the U-M International Center.
Off-Campus Employment Based on Economic Hardship for J-1 Student This form is used to request recommendation for severe economic hardship employment authorization.
On-Campus Employment Authorization for U-M Sponsored J-1 Student This form is used to request on-campus work authorization.
Reduced Course Load (RCL) Request for J-1 Student This form is used to request approval for Reduced Course Load (RCL) enrollment from the U-M International Center.
Remove J-2 Dependent(s) Request This form is used by J visa holders who wish to remove their J-2 dependents from their DS-2019.
Replace Lost, Stolen, or Damaged DS-2019 Request This form is used when a student needs a replacement DS-2019.
Social Security Letter for J-1 Student This letter is signed by the International Center to verify your J-1 status to assist in your Social Security Number application. Please read Getting a Social Security Number and Card.
Standard Letter Request Form This request form is used to ask for one of three standard letters: enrollment letter verifying your full time enrollment at U-M; estimated expenses letter indicating the amount of funding necessary to continue your studies at U-M; or guest student letter indicating your eligibility to attend another school during your summer vacation.
Transfer-out Request & Checklist for J-1 Student/Scholar This form is used to notify U-M of your intent to transfer your J-1 immigration status to another school. The U-M International Center uses the information to update your SEVIS record with the name of the school to which you will transfer and your transfer release date. The checklist guides you through the process of officially transferring from U-M to another educational institution in the U.S.
Travel Signature Request for J-1 Student/Scholar This form is needed to request official DS-2019 authorization to reenter from a trip outside the U.S.
Update Financial Information Request on DS-2019 This form is used by J-1 students who have a significant change in their funding situation and wish to be issued an updated DS-2019 reflecting this change.
Update Personal Information Request on DS-2019 This form is used by J-1 students who have a change or correction in their personal information (name, citizenship, birthdate) and wish to be issued an updated DS-2019 reflecting this change.

J-1 Scholars

Hosting a J-1 Scholar to U-M (Authorized Use Only for U-M Departments)

Form Description
Add J-2 Dependent(s) Request This form is used by professors, research scholars, short-term scholar, or specialists. It is used to request a new DS-2019 if you need to add dependents.
J-1 Scholar Notice of Departure This form is used to notify the U-M International Center that you are leaving U-M or the U.S. The U-M International Center uses the information to adjust or end your SEVIS record.
Exchange Visitor Information Form The exchange visitor information form is for newly invited exchange visitors to provide information to their host departments. Do not submit this directly to the International Center; return it to your inviting academic department.
Remove J-2 Dependent(s) Request This form is used by J visa holders who wish to remove their J-2 dependents from their DS-2019.
Replace Lost, Stolen, or Damaged DS-2019 Request This form is used when a scholar needs a replacement DS-2019.
Social Security Letter for J-1 Scholar J-1 Scholars receive this signed Social Security letter at check-in. If you have not yet attended the mandatory check-in, please wait and do not download this letter now. If you have attended check-in and subsequently lost this letter, print this on-line letter and bring it to the International Center for a signature.  Please read Getting a Social Security Number and Card.
Transfer-out Request & Checklist for J-1 Student/Scholar This form is used to notify U-M of your intent to transfer your J-1 immigration status to another school. The U-M International Center uses the information to update your SEVIS record with the name of the school to which you will transfer and your transfer release date.
Travel Signature Request for J-1 Student/Scholar This form is needed to request official DS-2019 authorization to reenter from a trip outside the U.S.

J-2 Dependents

Form Description
Add J-2 Dependent(s) Request This form is used by professors, research scholars, short-term scholar, or specialists. It is used to request that changes be made to your DS-2019, for example, adding dependents, editing financial information, and to apply for DS-2019 for J-2 dependents.
I-765 Employment Application Form This form is used to request an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office.

U-M Departments

H-1B Visa

FormDescription
H-1B Process Authorization FormThis form is used by U-M department administrators to initiate an H-1B visa petition with the U-M International Center.
Department INSZoom Authorization FormThis form is used by U-M department administrators to request access to the INSZoom on behalf of their departments.
Certified Translation FormThis form is used by U-M department administrators to indicate that documents written in languages other than English have been translated by a certified translator.
H-1B Employment Change Notification FormThis form is used by U-M department administrators to notify of a proposed change to an H-1B’s current job duties (e.g. salary, title, hours, location).
Termination Form This form is used by U-M department administrators to report that an H-1B will be leaving the department and/or ending their U-M employment.

J-1 Scholars

Hosting a J-1 Scholar to U-M (Authorized Use Only for U-M Departments)

O-1 Visa

FormDescription
Request for Retained Immigration Counsel Form NEWThis form is used by U-M department administrators to request an attorney approved by the U-M Office of the Vice President and General Counsel.
Certified Translation FormThis form is used by U-M department administrators to indicate that documents written in languages other than English have been translated by a certified translator.

Permanent Residency (U-M sponsorship only)

Form Description
Permanent Residency Process Authorization Form This form is used by U-M department administrators to initiate a permanent residency case with the U-M International Center.
Request for Retained Immigration Counsel Form
This form is used by U-M department administrators to request an attorney approved by the U-M Office of the Vice President and General Counsel.

TN Visa

Form Description
Sample TN Visa Request LetterThis is the recommended template to request TN visa status for Canadian and Mexican citizens employed by U-M. It includes appropriate wording to help U.S. Customs and Border patrol understand the nature of employment at U-M.

E-3 Visa

Form Description
Domestic E-3 Process Authorization Form This form is used by U-M department administrators to initiate an E-3 visa petition for Australian citizens to apply within the US for E-3 status.

Other Forms

Resource Description
Fee Schedule for Employment-Based Visas [PDF] This document provides a listing of processing and filing fees for faculty and staff employment visa petitions.
Listing of U-M Retained Immigration Counsel This web page provides a listing of approved immigration attorneys retained by the U-M Office of the Vice President and General Counsel to handle employment visa petitions on behalf of the University of Michigan.
Shipping Options



Express Mail
(eShip Global)
(recommended)




U.S. Mail Shipping
Information Sheet
(not recommended)

 If you are unable to pick-up documents at the U-M International Center, there are two options available to you. Select one of the methods to the left.
  • Express Mail (eShip Global) is the preferred method and is a discounted online service. You will need a UMID to create an account and you will be charged for this service. After you create your account, you must fill in the “Reference/Comment” field in your shipping form with the documents you are requesting to be shipped. Failure to fill in your requested documents will make it impossible to ship.
  • Regular First Class U.S. Mail is not recommended, is for U.S. addresses only, and there is no charge.

Last reviewed: 03/13