Download our International Student Handbook
The International Student Handbook is a useful tool to help you navigate your life in the US on the Nichols College Campus.
Academic/Admission related forms
- International Student Arrival Form
- SEVIS Transfer in form: For students transferring into Nichols from another school.
- SEVIS Transfer out form: Transfer your SEVIS Record.
- Enrollment Verification Request: The National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) now provides downloadable enrollment certifications for Nichols College students 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Students no longer have to request this information through Nichols College’s Registrar’s Office. Students may request this information through the NSC Self-Service Portal.
- Invitation Letter for Family Visit or Commencement: The U.S. Department of State has stated that “Visa applicants must qualify on the basis of the applicant’s residence and ties abroad, rather than assurances from U.S. family and friends. A letter of invitation or Affidavit of Support is not needed to apply for a visitor visa. For additional information, click here.
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CPT/OPT Work Authorization Forms
How to acquire work authorization forms while studying in the US.
- Undergraduate CPT/Internship Registration Form (through Handshake at CPDC)
- Undergraduate/Graduate CPT Internship SEVIS registration Form
- Once the above is completed, you will be issued a new I-20 with your CPT information.
- STEP 1: Complete Nichols 12-Month OPT Application (PDF)
- STEP 2: Complete I-765 DRAFT Form (PDF) application for 12-month OPT
- STEP 3: Submit above forms to the OPT Application Form for review
- STEP 4: Schedule an appointment with the International Program office.
- PLEASE NOTE: You MUST complete and submit the above documents BEFORE meeting with an advisor for your OPT review. During your meeting, you will be issued a new I-20 with OPT requested, which you must have BEFORE filing USCIS petition for work authorization.
- CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT: Submit OPT Employment Update Form if you are starting, ending, or changing jobs
- CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Submit the Change of Address Form if you move to a new house/apartment/location
- CHANGE OF STATUS: Submit Request to Close SEVIS Record Form if you are changing from F-1 to another status (i.e. H1B, Green Card, etc), OR if you are permanently departing from the US
- STEM OPT CHECK-IN: Submit STEM OPT Check In Form (6,12,18, and 24 months) every 6-months to process your SEVIS Data validation while on STEM OPT, including I-983 progress and final evaluations for 12 and 24-month check-ins.
