Office of International Services

Forms and Instructions

 

Table of Contents

 

General Forms and Information 

AR-11 Change of Address Form (Submitted to USCIS)*ALL address changes must be reported within 10 days!!! For specific details, click here.

Instructions to Request Letter of Invitation for Family Members

International Services Biographical Update Form *ALL address changes must be reported within 10 days!!! For specific details, click here.

Instructions for Notifying OIS of International Travel

Travel Checklist for Dependents Traveling Separately from Principal F-1, J-1, H1B or TN

Automatic Entry Visa Revalidation Information (for travel purposes only)

Obtaining a Louisiana Driver's License and Driver's License Study Guide

Getting a Social Security Number

Guide to Daily Living (in New Orleans)


Forms and Information for International Students
General

F-1 Student vs. J-1 Student Comparison chart (includes links to relevant webpages)

International Student I-20/DS-2019 Application Kit (Completed by Students)

LSUHSC F/J Student Departmental Application (Completed by School/Department)

International Student Extension JustificationTemplate

Reduced Course Load Request Instructions

International Student Transfer Out Request (F-1 AND J-1)

LSUHSC-34 Certification of Health, Medical Evacuation and Repatriation Insurance (J-1 Students sponsored by LSUHSC ONLY)


F-1 Students

Curricular Practical Training Request Form

Pre-Completion OPT Instructions (Paper Submission)

Pre-Completion OPT Instructions (Online Submission)

Post Completion Optional Pratical Training Instructions (Paper)

Post Completion Optional Practical Training Instructions (Online)

Post Completion Optional Practical Training STEM Extension Request

Post Completion STEM Extension Application Instructions (Paper)

Post Completion STEM Extension Application Instructions (Online)

Off Campus Employment Recommendation Request Instructions

International Student Responsibilities Sheet

Instructions for Obtaining an Entry Visa

F-1 Student Travel Checklist

F-1 OPT Student Travel Checklist

F-1 Student Transfer In Request

SSA Template Letter-Graduate Assistants


J-1 Students

J-1 Student Academic Training Request Form

International Student Responsibilities Sheet

Instructions for Obtaining an Entry Visa

LSUHSC-34 Certification of Health, Medical Evacuation and Repatriation Insurance (For new requirements effective May 15, 2015)

J-1 Exchange Visitor Travel Checklist

J-1 Student Transfer In Request


 Exchange Visitors and Employees

Sponsored Employment Options for LSUHSC International Employees

 

 J Scholars/Professors

J-1 Application Kit (Completed by Scholar)

J-1 Departmental Application (Completed by Sponsoring Department)

J-1 Scholar Transfer Out Request

J-1 Scholar Transfer In Request

J-1 Scholar Incidental Employment Authorization Request

J-1 Scholar Responsibilities Sheet

LSUHSC-34 Certification of Health, Medical Evacuation and Repatriation Insurance (For new requirements effective May 15, 2015)

Instructions for Obtaining an Entry Visa

J-1 Exchange Visitor Travel Checklist

 

 H1B Employees

H1B Worksheet (Completed By (proposed) Employee)

Departmental H1B Application Request (Completed by Sponsoring Department)

H1B Employee Responsibilities Worksheet

Instructions for Obtaining an Entry Visa

H-1B Travel Checklist

 

 TN Employees
(TN status is available ONLY for nationals of Canada and Mexico) 

Checklist for persons applying for TN/TD status at a Port of Entry

Persons applying for TN status using Form I-129:

TN Worker Department Application

TN Beneficiary Worksheet

TN Employee Responsibilities


 Permanent Residency Sponsorship

Guidelines for Permanent Residency Sponsorship

LSUHSC-40 Prior Approval for Permanent Residency Sponsorship (to be initiated by the sponsoring department)

LSU System: PM-26: International Employees and Guests


 International Visitors and Guests

Immigration Information for International Visitors and Guests

Honorarium Eligibility Form

LSUHSC Invitation Letter Template

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