Forms & Resources for International Students

Log into the new SVSU ISS Management System by clicking the button above. 

1.  Current students should click "Log in with SSO" and use their SVSU account.
2. If you are on OPT, follow the login screen's instruction to enter your email address and password instead.
   Contact OIP if you do not know which account to use.
3.  Open Start Request and choose the request that matches your situation.
4.  Read the instructions before you begin. Complete the required questions and provide the documents requested in the portal.
5.  Submit the completed request. Saving your answers may not submit them.
6.  Check the portal and your SVSU email, or the email address OIP has on file for you during OPT, for follow-up instructions or requests for additional information.
   
   Note: If you do not see the request you need, or cannot access your account, contact OIP. Do not create a second account to work around a sign-in problem.

⏰IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please submit your request to the Office of International Programs (OIP) at least one week in advance. Do not wait until the last minute, as processing time may vary. Employment applications, program extensions, and transfers can involve additional deadlines and outside processing. An OIP request does not extend a government deadline. If your deadline is close, contact OIP immediately and explain the date and circumstances.

📄 Available Forms

• International Student Address Change Request Form
  Look for International Student Address Change Request Form. Have your current local address and the date of the change ready. F-1 students must report an address change to their designated school official within 10 days. Do not assume that updating another university system also updates your immigration record.
• I-20 Request Form
  Reprint reasons include:
  • Damaged
  • Lost, Stolen
  • Travel
  • Updated Information
  • All Signatures filled
  • Program Extension
  • Program Shortened
  • Change of Major
    Note: If you need more time to complete your program, contact OIP before the end date on your current I-20. A program
    extension requires review; it is not simply a replacement document.
• Letter Request Form
  Available letter types:
  • Good Standing
  • Enrollment Verification
  • Visa Renewal
  • Family Visit
  • SACM
    Note: Ask OIP if you are unsure which document you need. A university letter does not guarantee a visa or a decision by another organization.
• Request a reduced or concurrent course load
  Look for International Reduced or Concurrent Course Load Request Form. Meet with your academic advisor about your degree plan and contact OIP about immigration requirements.
  Do not reduce your required enrollment before receiving any necessary authorization. Permission to take a course elsewhere for academic credit does not automatically satisfy immigration requirements.
  
• Request Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
  Look for CPT Cooperative Agreement Form. Review your proposed placement with OIP and your academic department before starting work. Be ready to explain the employer, work location, proposed dates and hours, and how the placement connects to your curriculum.
  Follow the portal's document requirements. An offer letter, course registration, or submitted request does not by itself authorize employment.
• Request an OPT or STEM OPT recommendation
  Look for the OPT request options for initial Optional Practical Training or a STEM OPT extension. Arrange employment advising with OIP early to review eligibility and the filing sequence.
  An OIP request is separate from a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) application. Do not treat a portal submission or OIP recommendation as USCIS approval or permission to begin work.
• Report graduation or departure
  Look for Graduate Departure Form when completing your program and discussing your next steps. Speak with OIP about your plans before graduation or departure, particularly if you intend to apply for employment authorization or begin another program.
  
• Transfer to another school
  Look for Transfer Departure Form. Coordinate the transfer of your immigration record with OIP and the new school's international student office. Admission to a new school does not automatically transfer your SEVIS record.
  
• Ask about an apostille
  Look for Apostille Request Form. An apostille authenticates a document for certain international uses. Confirm which document and authentication the receiving organization requires before requesting assistance. OIP can help identify the appropriate university or government process.
  

Protect your information

Provide sensitive documents only through the system or secure method OIP directs you to use. Do not place immigration, medical, financial, or identity documents in a public form or website comment. Never share your account password or verification codes.
If you receive an unexpected request for payment or personal information, verify it with OIP using the contact information below before acting.

More resources

Academic advising and registration
Immigration advising
Health insurance requirements
Academic calendar and important dates
Campus support resources

Need help with a request?

Contact Collin Glenn at cglenn@svsu.edu or +1 989-964-2593. Explain which request you need and what is
preventing you from completing it. Do not email your password.
Book an international advising appointment.