This page is a collection of all documents available on the ISS website. Most documents are in Adobe PDF format, click here to download Adobe free reader software. Documents are grouped together in the following categories:
For Recently Admitted Undergraduate Students
General Documents
F-1 Documents
J-1 and J-2 Documents
For Recently Admitted Undergraduate Students
General Documents
- Transfer In Forms
Please complete this form if you intend to transfer in Purdue University from another U.S. educational institution which is activated in SEVIS (Student & Exchange Visitor System). - Transfer Out Form (SEVIS "Release" Form)
Please complete this form if you intend to transfer out of Purdue University to another U.S. educational institution which is activated in SEVIS (Student & Exchange Visitor System), to notify the Purdue International Student & Scholar (ISS) office of your intent.
F-1 Documents
Student Request Form
This form is a multi-purpose form used to apply for the following: travel request; program extension; change of information/replacement I-20 or DS 2019, or; inviting a spouse or child to visit the U.S.Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Form
CPT is an F-1 student benefit. It is authorization for employment which is an integral part of an established curriculum and is related to a student’s major area of study. This can be defined as: alternate work/study, internship, cooperative education (Co-Op) or other type of required internship or practicuum. Click here for detailed information regarding CPT. The following downloadable form is needed to apply for CPT:Optional Practical Training (OPT)
OPT is an F-1 student benefit. It is authorization for employment directly related to a student’s major area of study. Click here for detailed information regarding OPT. The following downloadable forms are needed to apply for OPT:- CIS Form I-765 and check or money order for $340
- ISS Instructions for Completing Form I-765
- ISS Optional Practical Training Certification Form
- Notice of Departure Form
J-1 Documents
Student Request Form
This form is a multi-purpose form used to apply for the following: travel request; program extension; change of information/replacement I-20 or DS 2019, or; inviting a spouse or child to visit the U.S.Academic Training (AT)
AT is a J-1 student benefit. It is authorization for employment directly related to a student´s major of study. Click here for detailed information regarding AT. The following downloadable forms are needed to apply for AT:J-1 Student Employment Information Form
This form is used to authorize hourly (bi-weekly) employment of Purdue University sponsored J-1 students. It is also used to authorize teaching or research assistantships in departments other than the student's home department. This form must be completed and approved prior to commencing employment.