Scholars and Departmental Advisors: Please use Adobe signatures or DocuSign for any forms that require signatures. OIS recommends using the latest version of Adobe Reader. Download a free version here. Change of Status to PR, Citizen, Non-J-1 Visa Request Dependent DS-2019 Request (For bringing a J-2 Dependent to the U.S. after the J-1 has arrived)…
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(Degree Student and Non-Degree Student) Students and Academic Advisors: Please use Adobe signatures or DocuSign for any forms that require signatures. Academic Training (AT) Request / Instructions Change of Status to PR, Citizen, Non-J-1 Visa Request Dependent DS-2019 Request (For bringing a J-2 Dependent to the U.S. after the J-1 has arrived) DS-2019 Reprint (Change of Major) Request DS-2019 Reprint…
Students and Academic Advisors: Please use Adobe signatures or DocuSign for any forms that require signatures. Cap-Gap Extension I-20 Request Change of Major I-20 Request Change of Status (COS) to F-1 I-20 Request–please email ois@usc.edu to request the form Change of Status (COS) to Permanent Resident, U.S. Citizen, or Non-F-1/J-1 Visa Change from Ph.D. to…
OIS recommends using the latest version of Adobe Reader. Download a free version here. F-1 Student Forms J-1 Student Forms J-1 Scholar Forms…
F-1 and J-1 students and scholars in the U.S. are responsible for filing their federal and state taxes each year. OIS cannot advise on tax-related issues. Students and scholars can consult consult with a qualified tax professional for individual assistance. Form W-2 This form shows the total income earned and the withheld income tax at…
As we begin to look forward to the coming tax season ahead, Sprintax will host a series of information webinars about nonresident tax, dedicated for the international community. These open, informational sessions will run through to the April 15, 2024 filing deadline. Sprintax Open Tax Webinars for Filing Season 2023: Tuesday, March 5 at 1pm:…
Financial sextortion is a serious threat that can originate on social media, dating websites, apps, messaging services, and gaming platforms. This sinister scheme begins innocently, with individuals believing they are engaging with someone interested in a relationship or offering something valuable. The scammer solicits compromising photos and videos from the victim. They then use these materials…
The USC Department of Public Safety has received reports from students, many of whom are international students, who were deceived into giving money to impostors posing as law enforcement officials or representatives of agencies such as the Social Security Administration, IRS, U.S. Customs, Citizenship and Immigration Services and Department of Homeland Security. Some impostors or…
USC students on OPT have been targeted by scammers and we want to ensure you have the information you need to protect yourself from danger. Scammers aggressively target international students, usually through phone calls or social media messages, impersonating government agency personnel and intimidating them by threatening their OPT status. Scammers then ask students to…
Updated 03/05/2024 Most USC students apply for STEM OPT Extension based on their most recently obtained USC degree (i.e. student graduated from MS Computer Science and is on Post-Completion OPT and will apply for STEM OPT Extension based on the MS Computer Science degree). However, students who are currently on Post-Completion OPT may be eligible…