Employment Forms

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Application and Instructions

Instructions and applications for international students requesting work authorization for practicum/internship requirements (required)

On-Campus Student Employment Template

Employment letter for the on-campus supervisor to complete for an international student to obtain a Social Security Number.

Optional Practical Training (OPT) Application

Instruction and application for international students requesting work authorization after completion of the degree program (required)

STEM OPT Application Request Form

This form is used to request STEM OPT Extension for students in OPT after graduating from the M.A. I/O Program; students advanced from M.A. I/O to Ph.D. BP or OL program and in the regular 12-month OPT after graduating from Ph.D. BP or OL. To be eligible to request STEM OPT Extension, you must be in a regular 12-month OPT, and the earliest you can apply with USCIS is 90 days before your OPT end date. Attending the STEM OPT workshop is mandatory before you request an extension. Please follow the instructions on the Request Form to submit all required documents to your DSO. (required)

STEM OPT Validation Report Form

This is for the mandatory Validation Report students in STEM OPT must send to the DSO within ten days before the due date, even when there are no changes. (required)

OPT Employment and Direct Relationship to the Field of Study

Explanation of a direct relationship between OPT Employment and Major Area of Study For F-1 Non-Immigration Students to determine compliance
with the United States Federal Regulations. Your DSO and SEVP will monitor and review it through your SEVIS Portal Account.

OPT Employment Update Form

To update employer contact information while on OPT (required whenever changes occur with OPT employer)

Form I-765 and Instructions from USCIS

This form requests an employment authorization document for your OPT or other Off-Campus Employment.

Form I-765 Notes and Instructions

Only use this form to review notes from The Chicago School to assist you when completing the official I-765 form. DO NOT submit this to USCIS.

Form I-765 STEM OPT Application Worksheet and Instructions from IPS

This worksheet is for the STEM OPT application, including some special notes to bring to your attention when you enter information.

Form I-983 Training Plan for STEM OPT Students

Students and their employers must complete this form when applying for STEM OPT. Students will complete Sections 1 and 2.
Section 3 to Section 6 should be completed by Employer and Student together. The employer should sign the form off.
The last section for Evaluation of Student Progress can be left blank for the initial application.

Form G-1145

This form requests an electronic notification when USCIS accepts your immigration applications.

Form G-1450

Use this form for Credit Card Authorizations with USCIS only in certain forms. Please read the instructions.

J-1 Academic Training Application and Instruction

Job Offer Template for employers and application form for international students in J1 status requesting work authorization for practicum/internship.

J-1 Academic Training Evaluation Form

Evaluation form to be filled out by students participating in the J-1 academic training.

J-1 Academic Training Department Verification Form
J-1 Student Intern Request Form Applicants

Submit application and all supporting documents to the Chicago School academic department.

J-1 Student Intern Request Form Administrators

The J-1 Student Intern Category is available for students currently enrolled in an overseas institution
(not in the U.S.) to participate in an internship here at The Chicago School. Please submit the required documents and appropriate fees at least two to three months before the program start date.

Maintaining Status Forms

Address Update Form

To update home address and contact information (required whenever changes occur with physical address or phone number)

Change of Program/Level Request Form

For international students to change their academic program or degree level/type

Departure Verification Form

For international students departing their program and the institution who no longer require F-1/J-1 status sponsorship

Extension of I-20_DS-2019 Request Form

To request an extension on I-20/DS-2019 program end date

Full Course of Study Authorization Form

For international students who are fulfilling all course requirements but will be under full-time enrollment for their academic program

Good Standing Letter Request Form

Request for a good standing letter from your DSO

Reduced Course Load Authorization Form

Request to drop below full-time status for extenuating circumstances

Reinstatement Request Form

This form is used to request reinstatement with the DSO. Instructions are included in the form. Please review thoroughly.

Student Personal Information Change Request Form

Request form needed to request a 1098T form for tax purposes. Must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar by October 1st of each year, you request a 1098T. A copy of your SSN or ITIN is required when submitting your form

Transfer-Out form

For international students transferring out of The Chicago School (required if transferring out to another U.S. institution).

Forms for Current International Students // <![CDATA[ _spBodyOnLoadFunctionNames.push("setupPageDescriptionCallout"); // ]]>

Employment Forms

Maintaining Status Forms

Forms for Current International Students