International

• Apply to UT Dallas
• Financial Aid and Scholarships
• Incoming Exchange Programs
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Estimated Expenses for I-20
• Receive your Form I-20
• Transfer to UTD

• Travel Guide to UT Dallas
• New International Student Checklist
• International Student Orientation
• Orientation Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Immigration Document Verification
• International Student Enrollment
• Housing
• Intercultural Programs Webinars

• On-Campus Employment
• F-1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT) 
• F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT)
• F-1 OPT STEM Extension 
• J-1 Academic Training
• H-1B Cap Gap Relief
• Obtaining a Social Security Number
• Taxes

The ISSO provides the following advising assistance to help you manage your immigration status.

ADVISING HOURS

The ISSO offers walk-in advising with no appointment necessary, 15 minute in-person and phone appointment advising, and express advising for quick 5 minute questions or requests. ISSO advising is available:

• Monday – 1pm – 4:45pm
• Tuesday – 9am – 11:45am
• Wednesday – No Advising
• Thursday – 9am – 11:45am
• Friday – 1pm – 4:45pm

WALK-IN AND EXPRESS ADVISING

The ISSO offers walk-in advising with no appointment necessary and express advising for quick 5-minute questions or requests.

Please text keyword “utdal intl” to (310) 740-7906 during advising hours to be added to our Advising Queue.

EMAIL ADVISING

• ISSOProspective@utdallas.edu for prospective and new students
• ISSOCurrent@utdallas.edu for current students

LOCATION AND MAILING ADDRESS

Student Services Building, SSB 3.400
The University of Texas at Dallas
International Student Services
800 W. Campbell Rd., SSB34
Richardson, TX 75080-3021

OFFICE HOURS

Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

PHONE

• Office: 972-883-4189
• Fax: 972-883-4010

LEGAL ASSISTANCE

The International Student Services Office (ISSO) is able to provide general immigration information, but we are not able to provide specific legal advice. Our obligation to UT Dallas F-1 and J-1 students is to interpret the regulations as best as we can when presented with a specific set of facts. Specific legal advice is available, should students seek such advice, through dedicated channels outside ISSO.

Attorney Services for Students

An immigration attorney is available on campus to provide free legal advice for currently enrolled UT Dallas students. These attorney services are sponsored by the UT Dallas Student Government. Contact Student Government to make an appointment.

AILA

AILA is the professional organization for immigration lawyers. Visit aila.org to find an immigration lawyer in your area who can assist with complicated immigration matters.

Your voice matters; we encourage you to tell us how we are doing.

QUICK LINKS

• Immigration Resources and Support »
• International Center Staff Listing »
• ISSO Processing Times »
• Education Abroad Advising Hours »

• Maintain F-1 Status
• Reporting Requirements
• Enrollment Requirements
• Delaying Graduation and Program Completion
• Graduation and Beyond

View all F-1 Student topics »

• Pre-Arrival Information
• The Guide
• Maintain J-1 Status
• Reporting Requirements
• Enrollment Requirements
• Cross-Cultural Activities
• Graduation and Beyond

View all J-1 Student topics »

• Ability to Work and Study
• Change to F-1 Status

• English Support
• Campus Resources

• J-2 Dependent Resources
• Legal Assistance
• Spouse and Family

• International Student Forms

Forms	Description
AEW Request	Authorized Early Withdrawal (AEW) Request Form
AEW SEVIS Reactivation Request	AEW SEVIS Correction Request Form
Assistantship Affidavit for F-1 Students	Assistantship Affidavit Form (This form is used by the ISSO for I-20 issuance purposes only)
Cap-Gap Extension Services Request	Use this form to request documentation regarding your F-1 status after submission of an H-1B petition naming you as the beneficiary
Change of Status Cancellation	Use this form to request a cancellation of your SEVIS I-20 record for a change of status to F-1
Change of Level I-20 Request	F-1 Change of Level I-20 Request Form
Concurrent Enrollment	Use this form to request authorization to study concurrently at another U.S. college or university
Education Abroad for International Students Guide	Study Abroad Guide for International (F-1) students
F-1 Status Termination Request Form	Use this form to authorize the ISSO to terminate your F-1 status at your request
F-1 Transfer Clearance Form	Request your current school you are transferring from to complete this form prior to your SEVIS release
F-1 Financial Affidavit	UT Dallas Financial Affidavit Form for F-1 Students
J-1 Academic Training Program Recommendation	For J-1 students for use in applying for Academic Training
J-1 Reduced Course Load (RCL) Request – Academic	UT Dallas J-1 Reduced Course Load (RCL) Request Due to Academic Reasons
J-1 Reduced Course Load (RCL) Request – Medical	UT Dallas J-1 Reduced Course Load (RCL) Request Due to Medical Reasons
J-1/J-2 Reporting	J-1/J-2 Reporting Form
J-1 Student DS-2019 Request	J-1 Student DS-2019 Request Form
J-1 Student Service Request	J-1 Student Service Request Form
J-1 Financial Affidavit	Financial Affidavit for J-1 students
On-Campus Employment at an Educationally Affiliated Off-Site Location	UT Dallas On-Campus Employment at an Educationally Affiliated Off-Site Location Form
OPT I-20 Request	Use this form to apply for Pre-Completion or Coursework Completion OPT. To apply for Post-Completion OPT, submit an eForm through https://icomet.utdallas.edu.
OPT Reporting Form	Use this form to apply for Pre-Completion or Coursework Completion OPT. To apply for P Optional Practical Training (OPT) Reporting Form
OPT STEM Request Form	STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) I-20 Request Form
OPT STEM Reporting Form	STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Reporting Form
Program Extension I-20 Request	UT Dallas Program Extension Request Form
Reduced Enrollment – Medical	UT Dallas F-1 Reduced Course Load (RCL) Request Due to Medical Reasons Form
Reduced Enrollment- Academic	UT Dallas F-1 Reduced Course Load (RCL) Request Due to Academic Reasons Form
Reduced Enrollment – Thesis/Dissertation	UT Dallas Full-Time Status Due to Thesis/Dissertation Form
Request for New I-20	Add dependent or update financial information
Sample Invitation Letter	Sample Invitation Letter Template for inviting family members to visit you in the U.S.
Social Security Number Letter Request	Social Security Number Letter Request Form
Status Verification Letter Request	Status Verification Letter Request Form
Transfer Out Request	UT Dallas Transfer-Out Request Form
G-1145	Use this form to request an electronic notification (e-Notification) when U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services accepts your immigration application
G-1450	Authorization for Credit Card Transactions- USCIS
I-539	Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status
I-765	Application for Employment Authorization
I-983	Training Plan for STEM OPT Students
AEW Guide	Authorized Early Withdrawal (AEW) Guide
Change of Status to F-1 Guide	Change of Status to F-1 Guide
Economic Hardship Guide	Economic Hardship Guide
OPT Guide	Optional Practical Training (OPT) Guide
OPT STEM Guide	STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Guide
Transfer In Guide	Guide for International F-1 Transfer Students
Reinstatement of F-1 Status Guide	Reinstatement of F-1 Status Guide
Education Abroad for International Students	Education Abroad for International Students
OPT Application & Mailing Instructions	OPT Application & Mailing Instructions
24-Month STEM OPT Application and Mailing Instructions	Optional Practical Training (OPT) STEM Application & Mailing Instructions
Change of Status Application and Mailing Instructions	Change of Status Application and Mailing Instructions
Visa Renewal Brochure	Useful Resources, Checklist and info about Automatic Revalidation
How Do I Apply for a Texas Driver’s License?	Applying for a Texas Driver’s License Guide
How Do I Apply for a Social Security Card?	Social Security Offices and Information

OFFICE	PHONE	EMAIL
International Student Services	972‑883‑4189	ISSOProspective@utdallas.edu (prospective and new students) ISSOCurrent@utdallas.edu (current students)
Education Abroad	972‑883‑4715	EducationAbroad@utdallas.edu
Intercultural Programs	972‑883‑4528	ICPrograms@utdallas.edu
International Risk and Safety	972‑883‑4042	IRSO@utdallas.edu
International Partnership Development	972‑883‑6475	IPD@utdallas.edu