Processing Times for Request

The International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) team is responsible for processing online forms for almost 1,500 F-1 international students. Online requests are processed based on the timing of the submission and careful review of documents that protect your status.

Determining Processing Times

Processing times are updated as needed based on the volume of requests and may vary. The time starts when the ISSS receives the form(s) both complete and accurately. 

Please find the current estimated processing times measured in business days for ISSS online forms below. Please note the 1st business day is the first full day immediately following the submission of the form. Business days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. University holidays or official breaks are not considered business days. 

Go here for the list of TXST holidays and official breaks. 

Example: Counting 7 business days 

  • Request submitted on December 20, 2023 – Day 0 
  • December 21, 2023 – Day 1 
  • Winter Closing from December 23, 2023, to January 2, 2024 – remove from count 
  • January 7, 2024 – Day 7 

ISSS General Form Processing Times

REQUEST TITLE BUSINESS DAYS
REQUEST TITLE
Authorized Early Withdrawal3
BUSINESS DAYS
3-5
REQUEST TITLE
Immigration Status Update
BUSINESS DAYS
3-5
REQUEST TITLE
New Student I-20 Request
BUSINESS DAYS
7-10
REQUEST TITLE
Change of Status I-20 Request3
BUSINESS DAYS
3-5
REQUEST TITLE
New Student Dependent(s) Request
BUSINESS DAYS
3-5
REQUEST TITLE
Late Arrival Request1
BUSINESS DAYS
1-2
REQUEST TITLE
Letter Request2
BUSINESS DAYS
1-2

F-1 General Form Processing Times

REQUEST TITLE BUSINESS DAYS
REQUEST TITLE
Add Dependent(s) Request
BUSINESS DAYS
3-5
REQUEST TITLE
Change of Level Form I-20 Request1
BUSINESS DAYS
3-5
REQUEST TITLE
Concurrent Enrollment Request
BUSINESS DAYS
3-5
REQUEST TITLE
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Request1
BUSINESS DAYS
5-7
REQUEST TITLE
Deferred Admission Form I-20 Request1
BUSINESS DAYS
3-5
REQUEST TITLE
Extend Curricular Practical Training3
BUSINESS DAYS
5-7
REQUEST TITLE
F-1 Reduced Course Load Request (Academic) 1
BUSINESS DAYS
3-5
REQUEST TITLE
F-1 Reduced Course Load Request (Medical) 1
BUSINESS DAYS
3-5
REQUEST TITLE
F-1 Reprint / Travel Signature Request
BUSINESS DAYS
3-5
REQUEST TITLE
Program Extension Request1
BUSINESS DAYS
3-5
REQUEST TITLE
Optional Practical Training (OPT) Request
BUSINESS DAYS
5-7
REQUEST TITLE
Transfer Out Request
BUSINESS DAYS
3-5
  • 1 This form requires action from your department or other campus partner before processing, which can impact the range listed above.
  • 2 If a new student, must complete immigration checking prior requesting an SSN recommendation Letter.
  • 3 An appointment with a DSO is required prior to processing this request.

F-1 OPT/STEM OPT Form Processing Times

REQUEST TITLE BUSINESS DAYS
REQUEST TITLE
Optional Practical Training (OPT) Request
BUSINESS DAYS
5-7
REQUEST TITLE
12 -Month Validation Report
BUSINESS DAYS
3-5
REQUEST TITLE
18 -Month Validation Report
BUSINESS DAYS
3-5
REQUEST TITLE
24 -Month Validation Report
BUSINESS DAYS
3-5
REQUEST TITLE
6 -Month Validation Report
BUSINESS DAYS
3-5
REQUEST TITLE
Cap-Gap Form I-20 Request
BUSINESS DAYS
5-7
REQUEST TITLE
Post and STEM OPT Employment Update
BUSINESS DAYS
7-10
REQUEST TITLE
STEM OPT Extension Application Request
BUSINESS DAYS
5-7