Processing Times for Requests

The International Student Programs & Support (ISPS) office is responsible for processing online forms for over 800 F-1 international students and recent graduates. Online requests are processed in the order that they are received and require careful review of documents that protect your status.

Processing times are updated as needed based on the volume of requests. The time starts when ISPS receives the form(s) and all supporting documentation in full.

Please find the current estimated processing times measured in business days for ISPS online forms below. Please note the 1st business day is the first full day immediately following the submission of the form. Business days are Monday – Friday. University holidays or official breaks are not considered business days.

You can find a full list of observed holidays and official breaks for staff here.

Example: Counting 7 business days

Request submitted on November 24, 2025 – Day 0
November 25, 2025 – Day 1
Thanksgiving Holiday campus closed from November 27 – 28 (remove from count)
December 5, 2025 – Day 7

(1) This is processed by International Admissions

(2) Requires an appointment with the DSO

(3) Homebase Training is required

(4) This form requires action from another campus partner before processing, which can impact the range listed above

**Processing Times for Requests**
Request	Business Days
Authorized Early Withdrawal	3 - 5
(1) New Student I-20 Request	3 - 5
Change of Status I-20 Request	3 - 5
Late Arrival Request	5 - 7
Add Dependent(s) Request	3 - 5
Change of Level Form I-20 Request	3 - 5
Concurrent Enrollment Request	5 - 7
(3) Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Request	3 - 5
(1) Deferred Admission Form I-20 Request	3 - 5
(2) Extend Curricular Practical Training	3 - 5
F-1 Reduced Course Load Request (Academic)	3 - 5
F-1 Reduced Course Load Request (Medical)	3 - 7
F-1 Reprint/ Travel Signature Request	1 - 2
(4) Program Extension Request	3 - 5
(4) Transfer Out Request	3 - 5
(3) Optional Practical Training (OPT) Request	3 - 5
6-Month Validation Report	3 - 5
12-Month Validation Report	3 - 5
18-Month Validation Report	3 - 5
24-Month Validation Report	3 - 5
Final STEM OPT Evaluation	3 - 5
Cap-Gap Form I-20 Request	3 - 5
Post and STEM OPT Employment update	3 - 5
(3) STEM OPT Extension Application Request	3 - 5

Processing Times for Requests

F-1 General Form Approximate Processing Times

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