The categories and forms below are provided for self-service, which may also require additional authorization by ISAP or USCIS. Please contact ISAP for questions or review before submitting any forms.

  • Enrollment
    • Reinstatement Application 
      Reinstatement Application 

      Reinstatement Application

      Email completed form to global@westga.edu

    • Transfer-out (from UWG)
      Transfer Out of UWG

      In order to transfer your immigration record to another USCIS approved school, you must:

      • currently be in active F1 status at UWG
      • present an acceptance letter from the new school
      • submit the transfer request form below. 

      Transfer Request Fillable Form

      Email completed documentation and form to global@westga.edu with your 917 number and full name. Processing time is 3-5 business days. 

    • Transfer-in (to UWG)
      Transfer to UWG

      Transfer to UWG Form

      Email completed form to global@westga.edu

       

    • Transient Enrollment
      Transient Approval Form

      Transient Approval Form

      Email completed form to global@westga.edu

    • Enrollment Withdrawal Request 
      Withdrawal Request 

      Withdrawal Request Form

      Email completed form to global@westga.edu

  • Employment
    • CPT - Curricular Practical Training 

      CPT - Application

      CPT - Checklist

      Email completed form to: global@westga.edu

      Be sure to include your name and 917#.

    • Employers! Hire a UWG International Student
      Employer's Guide to Hiring International Students 

      Hring an UWG international student is easy as long as the student is authorized for CPT or OPT by the US Government. The international office at UWG takes care of that. Our Employer's Guide provides all the details. Call or email if you have any questions: globa@westga.edu | 678-839-4780

      Off Campus Employer Guide

    • SSN - How to Get One
      You'll need 2 items: 
      1. Support Letter for the SSN
      • Print the Fillable Letter in support of SSN Application on official department or office letterhead, signed by the supervisor of the employment.
      • Then, come by ISAP for review, approval and secondary signature.
      • Last, take this letter to the Social Security Administration (SSA) office in Villa Rica, GA with your SSN application.
      2. The SSN Application
      • Page 1-4 are instructions only, so just complete the application on page 5. Don't forget to sign!   
      • Here is the SS# Application
    • OPT: Form I-765
      I-765 Initial OPT Application to USCIS

      Use this form to apply for employment authorization. Once approved, you will recieve an employment authorization document (EAD card). See the employment page for more details on how to fill out the form.  

    • OPT: Form I-983
      I-983 OPT STEM Extension Application to USCIS

      Use this form for to apply for the STEM Extension prior to the completion of initial OPT.  See an ISAP advisor about this process first.  

    • OPT: Initial 12 Month Application 
      Optional Practical Training Application

      Email completed form to global@westga.edu

    • OPT: STEM Extension Application 
      OPT STEM Extension Application

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    • OPT: Application Checklist

      Use this helpful checklist to make sure you have all the parts of your OPT application available and correct before mailing it to USCIS for processing.

      OPT Checklist
    • Student Employment Resources
      F1 International students can work on campus without addition authorization. J1 students, visit ISAP first for authorization. 

      UWG On Campus Employment Options

    • OPT: Update Employment Portal
      During OPT, you can log-in directly to SEVIS to update your employment information. Use the portal below. 

      SEVP OPT Employer Update 

       

  • Financial Support
  • Immigration & Services