Student Requests

Student Requests

Our office uses the Global Cardinal Portal to process student requests. Please see below the types of requests that are available to you in your portal.

To get to your request page in the portal, please sign in using your ULink information. You’ll then go to the third tab on your profile – “Student Requests.”

The requests available to you are based on your “stage” in the Global Cardinal Portal.

Immigration Check-In

If you have an Initial Form I-20 and have entered the U.S. You will need to submit a copy of your Visa, I-94 & U.S. address.

ISSS Letter Request

Receive a Family Member Invitation Letter, Social Security Letter or Driver’s License Application.

Travel Signature Request

If you plan to travel internationally and your travel signature on your I-20 has expired. Please see the Travel Page for more information.

Financial Information Update for F-1 Students

If you have a significant change in your financial support. You will need to upload evidence of this updated funding. 

Add F-2 Dependent

If you would like to add dependents. You will need to upload their passport and financial documentation. Each dependent you add will cost $7,500. 

Dependent Information Update

If your F-2 dependent needs their information changed. 

Delete Dependent

If you would like to remove a dependent from your I-20.

Reduced Course Load

If you are eligible for a Reduced Course Load (RCL). For more information about what an RCL is, please visit the Regulations Page.

Contact Information/Demographic Update

If you have changed your contact information, such as your address or phone number, you must inform our office within 10 days of an address change. 

F-1 SEVIS Record Transfer Out

If you plan to attend another institution in the United States. Please visit the Regulations page for more information about transferring.

Program Extension Request

To extend your program, this request must be made prior to the program end date on your I-20 and must be approved by your advisor/department.

OPT Recommendation Request

 Please visit our page on OPT for more information. You can request an OPT recommendation 90 days prior to your program end date on your I-20.  

OPT Employer Report

Update your employment/notify our office of your updated employment on OPT. You must update your employment changes in the SEVP portal within 10 days.

STEM OPT Extension Request

Request a STEM OPT extension recommendation. You can request a STEM OPT Extension recommendation 90 days prior to your post-completion OPT end date. 

CPT Request

Request CPT. A CPT request must be submitted each semester you plan to engage in CPT.  

Change Education Level Request

If you are continuing your studies after you complete your initial degree and are going into a different education level, please visit Admissions.

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502.852.6603

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Jouett Hall

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Monday-Friday: 8:30AM - 5:00PM