International Student Services is pleased to address the requests of international students at UA Little Rock. To optimize your time and help you plan your requests, please consult the following chart for common procedures on immigration, employment, insurance, or other requests.
Remember, timeliness is key!
Allow 3-5 business days for ISS processing. You will receive a UA Little Rock email notification once your request is complete.
| Immigration | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Request | Visa Type | Method of Request | Deadline or Processing Time |
| Add Dependent Spouse or Child | F-1, J-1 | Submit Online request | 1 week prior to needing I-20 or DS-2019 |
| Authorized Early Withdrawal | F-1, J-1 | ISS Appointment Required | Before dropping classes |
| Change of Major or Minor | F-1 | Submit Online Request | Within 10 days of change |
| Change of Status | Any category | ISS Appointment Required | At least, 30 days prior to status expiration. |
| Concurrent Enrollment | F-1, J-1 | Submit Online request | 11th day of class |
| Expedited SEVIS Activation | F-1, J-1 | Submit Online request | As needed |
| F-1 Transfer In Request | F-1 | Submit Forms & Report to ISS | After receiving admission; minimum 1 week prior to school start |
| F-1 Transfer Out Request | F-1 | ISS Appointment Recommended & Submit Forms | 2 weeks processing time; see link for deadlines |
| J-1 Transfer In Request | J-1 | Submit Forms & Report to ISS | After receiving admission; 1 week prior to school start |
| J-1 Transfer Out Request | J-1 | ISS Appointment Recommended & Submit Forms | 2 weeks prior to end of last semester |
| Lost I-20 or DS-2019 | F-1, J-1 | Submit Online Request | Within 10 days of losing I-20 |
| Reduced Course Load | F-1, J-1 | Submit Online Request | 11th day of class; 3-5 days processing time |
| Mandatory Reporting | F-1, J-1 | Visit ISS | Upon Arrival or at Orientation |
| Program Extension | F-1, J-1 | Submit Form | 1 month prior to program end date |
| Verification of Enrollment – Thesis/Dissertation | F-1, J-1 | Submit Form | 11th day of class |
| Reinstatement | F-1 | ISS Appointment Required | Within 10 days of falling out of status |
| Reporting J-2 Travel | J-1 | Submit Online request | Within 10 days of the travel |
| Retrieve I-94 | Any category | Retrieve Online from CBP.gov | As desired |
| Travel Signature | F-1, J-1 | Visit ISS | 2 weeks prior to departure |
| Update Personal Information | F-1, J-1 | Submit Online Request | Within 10 days of change |
| Employment | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Request | Visa Type | Method of Request | Deadline or Processing Time |
| Academic Training | J-1 | ISS Appointment Required | 2 weeks prior to AT start date |
| Cap Gap | F-1 | Submit Online Request | After H-1B is selected for consideration |
| CPT | F-1 | ISS Appointment Required | 2 weeks prior to CPT start date |
| J-2 Work Authorization | J-2 | ISS Appointment Required | 90 days before work is desired |
| On Campus Employment | All internationals | Visit ISS Front Desk | 5 business days prior to job start date; plan additional time if SSN is needed. |
| OPT | F-1 | ISS Appointment Required | 90 days prior to OPT start date. Note: ISS will not process any OPT applications in the final month of the semester. |
| OPT STEM Extension | F-1 | Submit Online Request | 21 days prior to standard OPT end date |
| SSN | F-1, J-1, J-2 | Visit ISS Front Desk | 2-4 weeks prior to start date |
| SEVP Portal Issues | F1 | Submit Online Request | If you have an SEVP Portal issue; 3-5 business day processing time. |
| Insurance | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Request | Visa Type | Method of Request | Deadline or Processing Time |
| Emergency Enrollment | F-1, J-1 | Visit LewerMark Website | If you have an emergency prior to the 30th class day |
| Health Insurance Enrollment | F-1, J-1, | Visit LewerMark Website | Prior to the first day of enrollment period |
| Insurance Card | Any category | Visit LewerMark Website | At the beginning of each academic year |
| Insurance Claim | F-1, F-2, J-1, J-2 | Visit LewerMark Website | One year from illness or accident |
| Proof of Alternate Insurance Coverage | Government-sponsored F-1, F-2, J-1, or J-2 | Submit Online Form | 11th day of class, or before loss of government insurance |
| J-2 Proof of Insurance | J-2 | Submit Online Form | 11th day of class |
| Miscellaneous | ||
|---|---|---|
| Request | Method of Request | Deadline or Processing Time |
| Bank Account | Visit Bank | As desired |
| Cell Phone | Visit Cell Phone Company | As desired |
| Creating BOSS Account | Follow Instructions | Before classes begin |
| Driver’s License | Visit Department of Motor Vehicles | After SEVIS registration; 30 days after start of semester or with expedited request |
| Emergencies | Call 911 or 501-916-3400 | As needed |
| Filing Tax Returns | Attend Tax Advising Session | April 15 (with income), June 15 (without income) |
| Health Screening | Visit Health Services | Before advising or registering for classes |
| Ordering Transcript | Visit Office of Records | Minimum 3 business days before needed |
| Paying Tuition | Various Methods of Payment | See payment deadlines |
| Registering for Classes | Register through BOSS | See registration deadlines |
