Office of Global Initiatives Forms
- Instructions for STEM OPT Extension applications
OGI APPLICATION & DOCUMENT REQUEST/SUBMISSION FORMSubmit the Google form using the link above. Be sure to upload the corresponding application form (found below) and all required documentation in 1 PDF, as needed. |
Once processed, students will receive the new Form I-20, signed by an OGI adviser, via email. You must print and sign in ink your I-20.
In March 2020, the US government began allowing students to obtain and carry an I-20 which was issued to them electronically. You can find that information here: https://www.ice.gov/doclib/
FULL-TIME CERTIFICATION
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Use this form if you are an international student (Bachelor, Masters) requesting a reduced course load for academic reasons. |
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| Reduced Course Load for Medical Reasons Request Form |
Use this form if you are an international student (Bachelor, Masters) requesting a reduced course load for medical reasons. Medical documentation from a U.S. based doctor is required. |
EMPLOYMENT
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Use this Form if you are a J-1 student applying for a job on-campus. |
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F-1 Curricular Practical Training Request (No form required) |
You must follow CDS' application procedure through Handshake.
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F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) Request Form |
Use the appropriate form (based on level) to apply for OPT Follow the instructions for application submission as found in the OPT instructions. |
Follow the instructions for application submission as found in the STEM OPT instructions. |
LEAVING NJIT
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Leave of Absence form for Undergraduate and Master's students |
Use this form if you are an undergraduate or master's student who will take a leave of absence from NJIT next semester. (Doctoral students interested in a Leave of Absence must contact the Office of Graduate Studies). |
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PROGRAM EXTENSION
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F-1 Extension form |
Use this form to apply for an extension of your end date before your current Form I-20 expires.
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J-1 Extension Form |
Use this form to apply for an extension of your end date before your current Form DS-2019 expires.
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Use this form to show you have sufficient funding to cover your expenses. |
MISCELLANEOUS
| Use this template to write your own invitation letter for your family or friends visiting you in the U.S. You are the signatory of this letter. Please be sure to review the list of documents required by the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where your family/friend will apply for a tourist visa. | |
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Use this form if you are a J-1 student applying for a DS-2019 for your spouse or child You must also submit the Financial Statement Form |
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Use this form if you are a current NJIT student on a different visa, and want to change your status to F-1 within the U.S. or by traveling to your home country and obtaining an F-1 visa. You must also submit the Financial Statement Form
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Use this form to apply for reinstatement to F-1 status. You must meet with an OGI adviser before submitting your documents. You must also submit the Financial Statement Form
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Use this form if you are an F-1 student returning from a leave of absence, adding a dependent, updating financial information or major, or applying for an internship with an International Organization. Do not use this form to request an I-20 reprint (for example, if you have updated OPT employment information). For reprints, use the electronic request form in the link at the top of this page. **You must also submit the Financial Statement Form if applicable to your type of request.
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| Request to Cancel F-2 SEVIS Record |
Use this form if your F-2 dependent will no longer use their F-2 status, due to a change of status or permanent departure from the U.S.
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