UMass Boston

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Change of Level requests are for students who are going from:

• Bachelor's to Master's, Master's to Doctorate, etc.
• ESL to degree program
• Navitas to degree program

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Graduate students who are in admitted or active status will apply for the Initial Graduate I-20. This E-Form is for students who currently do not have a student visa. This is not for Readmit/Terminated students.

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READMISSION

Before students can request immigration documents (Readmit I-20) for readmission, they must:

1. Apply for and be approved for readmission to the university
2. Have "Readmit" status on WISER

• Readmission- Good Standing
  • Declaration & Certification of Finances E-Form
  • Sponsor Statement
  • ISSS Readmission Form - Good Standing
  • Undergraduate Readmission Form
  • Graduate Readmission Form

Students who are returning to UMass Boston after academic dismissal must apply for readmission via Student Support Services. Once re-admitted, F-1 students will be allowed to take only 6 credits at UMass Boston. Students must concurrently enroll at another institution for 6 credits and submit the Concurrent Enrollment E-Form. If you will transfer back to UMass Boston from another school, you must use this ISSS Transfer-In Form.

• Readmission After Academic Dismissal
  • Declaration & Certification of Finances E-Form
  • ISSS Readmission Form - Academic Dismissal
  • Undergraduate Readmission Form
  • Graduate Readmission Form
  • Concurrent Enrollment E-Form

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For use to transfer a SEVIS record to UMass Boston from another SEVIS approved school. Required documents include an acceptance letter from the UMass Boston as well as any forms that ISSO requires.

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For use to register an “Initial” SEVIS record to “Active” when a student arrives for the first time or on a new SEVIS number.

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For use to register an “Initial” SEVIS record to “Active” when a student arrives for the first time or on a new SEVIS number.

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For use to request a reduced course load below the minimum credits required for an F-1 student based on an academic reason. Must also be approved by an academic advisor.

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F-1 Visa regulations require all students to be enrolled full time each semester. Full time enrollment is at least 12 credits for undergraduate and at least 9 credits for graduate students. It is possible however to take some of these credits at another institution and transfer them back to UMass Boston.

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For students declaring an additional degree. Student must first communicate with their department advisor and submit their hard-copy application to the Registrar's Office. After the additional degree is reflected on their WISER, they can submit to this E-Form for their new I-20.

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For use to inform an immigration advisor of your intent to complete your program within the current semester. In the case of a student’s final semester, it is permissible to take fewer credits than normally required. This form will allow a student in his or her final term to be under-enrolled and will trigger a shortening of his or her I-20 for an end date at the close of the current semester. Students will also receive information on applying for Post Completion OPT after submitting this form. Must also be approved by an academic advisor.

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For use to request a reduced course load below the minimum credits required for an F-1 student based on a medical reason. Must include a letter from a licensed medical professional in the United States.

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For use to extend your I-20 program end date for additional required study in your program. This request must be made prior to the end date listed on the I-20. Student must provide required financial statements for this request. For an extended I-20, you must present bank statements totaling the annual estimated expenses of $49,748 USD. For a one-semester extension, you must show proof of funding of $24,874 USD. These funding amounts are not negotiable. If you have a graduate assistantship, the graduate assistantship letter can replace the bank statement as necessary. Must also be approved by an academic advisor.

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For use to extend an ESL program beyond the current end date on the I-20. This request must be made prior to the end date listed on the I-20. Student must provide required financial statements for this request. Must also be approved by an academic advisor.

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For use to give permission to a friend or family member to pick up your immigration documents at the ISSO.

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For use to add a spouse or dependent child under the age of 21 to your SEVIS record as an F-2 dependent.

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Do you need a document delivered to you overseas?
If so, International Students & Scholars Services (ISSS) has an account with “eShipGlobal” for all express mail deliveries overseas. EShipGlobal contracts with both FedEx and DHL. Your payment options include credit card, wire transfer, or PayPal. Access this service at https://study.eshipglobal.com. It is easy to use and self-explanatory, but we have included step-by-step instructions for you below. Once you have completed your payment, ISSS will be notified that labels have been created for you. We will print the labels and will finalize the pick-up. When the pick-up is finalized you will receive an email notification of the shipment including the tracking number which you can follow on the eShipGlobal website. Allow five (5) business days for ISSS to organize your delivery request.

Detailed instructions on creating an account with eShipGlobal:
Go to the eShipGlobal website at: https://study.eshipglobal.com (works best with Internet Explorer & Mozilla Firefox browsers)

1. Click on "sign up" under the “Students” section
2. Register for an account by completing the online form and clicking the “register” button
3. After you have successfully logged in, click "Receive a Package from Universities"
4. Search for University of Massachusetts Boston and click ‘continue’ after locating it
5. Select a carrier under the service column (choice will be FedEx and/or DHL) and click ‘continue’
6. Select your preferred payment option (credit card, wire transfer, or PayPal) and complete the payment details
7. After completing the payment details click ‘confirm payment’

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For use to request an update to your information on your I-20, change of major, travel signature or to replace an I-20 that has been lost, stolen or damaged.

Transfer Out Request
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For use to transfer a SEVIS record from UMass Boston to another SEVIS approved school. Required documents include an acceptance letter from the new school as well as any forms that the new school requires.

Transfer Out Eligibility
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For use to transfer a SEVIS record from UMass Boston to another SEVIS approved school. Some schools require confirmation of eligibility to transfer prior to accepting a F-1 student who will be transferring a SEVIS record.

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For use to terminate a SEVIS record for any number of reasons if a student will be ending study as an F-1 student in the US.

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For use request a reprinted I-20 with H1-B Cap Gap shown. Must provide approval notice.

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For use to request a period of CPT that will correspond with a course in the same semester. CPT must be requested on a semester by semester basis. Must also be approved by an academic advisor.

While completing your application, you may want to follow the CPT Application Checklist.

For more information on CPT, visit our Employment page.

For use to report a new or changed employer while on OPT or STEM OPT as required by F-1 student regulations.

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STEM OPT Employer Update E-Form: Click Here

STEM OPT Validations: click Here

1st- Download the OPT-Checklist

The OPT-Checklist does NOT replace the Quiz or the Guide, but it is a valuable source that guides your through the application process!

2nd- Visit the Eligibility Quiz: click here

3rd- Visit the E-Form Application: click here

Note that you must complete the OPT Eligibility Quiz with a score of 100% correct before applying for OPT. 

Students must thoroughly read all of the OPT Guide before taking the quiz and accessing the application.

This is for POST Completion OPT (12 month period) to begin after a program ends.  To see more OPT information, visit Employment on a Visa. Must also be approved by an academic advisor.

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For use to request a letter to present to Social Security Administration when applying for a Social Security Number. Employment is required before application.

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For use to request an extension of OPT for all students with eligible majors under STEM.

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For use to update employer in OPT for all students with eligible majors under STEM.