Current F1 Students

The U.S. federal government considers you to be in valid F-1 status if you fulfill all of the conditions of your F-1 visa. For more information on regulations and maintaining status »

Practical Training

• CPT – Application Instructions, and Video
• OPT – Application Instructions
• STEM OPT – Application Instructions
• Information about F-1 Visa Status Employment, please click here

Employment

• On Campus Jobs
• F-1 Students are eligible for Departmentally funded on campus jobs. If the job posting does not specify how the income is funded please contact the office hiring for that position.

Forms

• OIP Update Form 
  Students must notify OIP within ten (10) days of any change to your physical address or contact information. This is a requirement of the U.S. Government.
• Letter Request Form
  This form is required for current students to request letters from the OIP. These letters include Graduation Invitation letters, Driver's License letters, and Address Verification for on-campus students.
• Part-Time Enrollment Form
  In order to maintain your status as an F-1 Visa Student, you must be enrolled at Seton Hall University as a full time student. If you must become a part time student under unforeseen circumstances, please complete this form for part-time enrollment consideration. 
• Program Extension
  This form is required for all international students who plan to extend their program of study at Seton Hall University. Bring this form to your academic advisor for review of your request to extend. Once complete, please submit this form and supporting financial documents to the Office of International Programs at least 15 days before your program end-date listed on the I-20 or DS-2019. This is not for ESL Students. ESL Students should make an appointment with the Office of International Programs.
• Change of Level for Degree Students
  Use this form when beginning a new degree program at Seton Hall. A new I-20 with your new degree information will be created for you. Please submit new finances and items from the Sponsor Forms packet, as needed to support your request.
• F-2 Dependent Application
  If your spouse and or child(ren) will accompany you to the United States, please complete the F-2 Dependent Application for each individual. The link above consists of the instructions, as well as the application. Please return this application to our office by mail, fax or email.
• Financial Support Form
  This packet contains the information and documents necessary for your financial or housing sponsor to certify that they will provide you with funds or free housing during your program. These forms may be submitted as part of the following requests: New I-20, I-20 extension, Change of Level, etc.