J-1 Scholar Forms

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)…

J-1 Student Forms

(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…

F-1 Student Forms

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…

Tax Related 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…

Warning: Financial Sextortion Scams – It’s More Common Than You Think!

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…

Community Safety Advisory: Scams 

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…

Warning: Protect Yourself from OPT Scams and Phone Scams

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…