Standard Processing Times
for Student Requests
Please note that it takes time to process the many requests that ISEO receives from students on a daily basis. Be sure to plan ahead and gather all the forms that might be necessary for your request so that our advisors can process these in a timely manner.
Processing times are in business days, which are Monday through Friday. Weekends are not counted as processing days. Please note that processing times may be longer during academic deadlines or peak travel times.
Standard Processing Times for F-1 Student Requests
ISEO's Standard Processing Times:
| Request Name: | Processing Time: | Additional Information: |
|---|---|---|
| Change of Status to F-1 | 10 business days | |
| Concurrent Enrollment | 5 business days | Concurrent Enrollment |
| F-1 CPT I-20 | 10 business days | Curricular Practical Training (CPT) |
| F-1 CPT Amendment | 5 business days | Curricular Practical Training (CPT) |
| F-1 Cap-Gap Extension | 5 business days | Cap Gap Extension |
| F-1 Economic Hardship Application | 10 business days | F-1 Economic Hardship |
| F-1 OPT I-20 | 10 business days | Optional Practical Training (OPT) |
| F-1 STEM OPT I-20 | 10 business days | STEM Extension |
| I-20 Request: Add Dependent | 5 business days | F-2 Dependent Visa Advising |
| Change of Degree Level I-20 | 10 business days | Degree Level Change |
| Extension I-20 | 10 business days | Program Extension |
| New Admit Initial I-20 | VARIES | iNewStudent |
| New Admit I-20 Amendment/Reprint | VARIES | iNewStudent |
| I-20 Request: Return from Leave of Absence and New I-20 after Termination | 10 business days | |
| Leave of Absence/Withdrawal | 5 business days | Gap Quarter(s) or Withdrawal |
| Reduced Course Load Authorization | 5 business days | Reduced Course Load (RCL) |
| F-1 Reinstatement of Status | 10 business days | Regaining Status |
| Replacement I-20: Lost/Stolen/Damaged/I-515A I-20 | 5 business days | Replacement I-20 |
| SEVP Portal Assistance Request | 5 business days | Optional Practical Training (OPT) |
| Termination of Status | 5 business days | Termination of Visa Status |
| Transfer IN (returning students) | 10 business days | Transferring Back to UC San Diego |
| Transfer OUT (SEVIS record release) | 10 business days | Transfer Out |
| Travel Signature (F-1 Student) | 3 business days | Travel Signatures |
| Updated I-20: Name/Major/Funding/Employment Changes | 5 business days | Other Changes |
| Updated I-20: STEM OPT Update | 15 business days | STEM Extension |
| Verification Documents (Visa Status Verification, EAP verification, Social Security verification, other) | 5 business days | Verification Documents |
Standard Processing Times for J-1 Student Requests
| Request | Processing Time | Documents Required |
|---|---|---|
| Change of Status to J-1 | 10 business days | |
| Concurrent Enrollment | 5 business days | Concurrent Enrollment |
| DS-2019 Request: Add Dependent | 10 business days | F-2 Dependent Visa Advising |
| DS-2019 Request: Change of Program Level | 10 business days | Degree Level Change |
| DS-2019 Request: Extension | 10 business days | Program Extension |
| DS-2019 Request: New Admit DS-2019 | VARIES | iNewStudent |
| DS-2019 Request: New Admit DS-2019 Amendment/Reprint | VARIES | iNewStudent |
| J-1 Academic Training Application | 10 business days | Academic Training (AT) |
| J-1 On-Campus Employment Authorization | 5 business days | J-1 On-Campus Employment Authorization |
| Leave of Absence/Withdrawal | 5 business days | Gap Quarter(s) or Withdrawal |
| Reduced Course Load Request | 5 business days | Reduced Course Load (RCL) |
| Termination of Visa Status | 5 business days | Termination of Visa Status |
| Replacement DS-2019: Lost/Stolen/Damaged/I-515A | 5 business days | Replacement I-20 |
| Transfer OUT (SEVIS record release) | 10 business days | Transfer Out |
| Travel Signature (J-1 Student) | 3 business days | |
| Updated DS-2019: Name/Major/Funding Changes | 5 business days | Other Changes |
| Verification Documents (Visa Status Verification, EAP verification, other) | 5 business days | Verification Documents |