ISSA Forms

Report changes to your demographic or academic information and renew authorization to travel outside the US while enrolled at RISD (you must report by 10 days after the change).

Complete this important early step in international student authorization to work on campus.

Inform us of changes to your employment status, address, contact info or visa status at any point during your OPT term.

Obtain the needed signature for you to travel internationally while working in a STEM OPT role in the US.

Submit information to ISSA in order to confirm practical training eligibility and stay immigration compliant.

Provide ISSA with the information and documents required for receiving a new I-20, prior to applying for optional practical training (OPT) with US Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Secure required documents and learn the guidelines for obtaining STEM OPT employment in the US.

Provide details of your planned travel for us to submit a travel letter on your behalf.

Submit information required to invite international-based family and friends to visit you at RISD.

Complete this form to request a reset of your US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Student and Exchange Visitor Program portal.