OIPS Forms

The Office of International Programs and Services has several forms available online.
If the form you need is available here, please print it, fill it out, obtain appropriate signatures, and return it to an advisor in OIPS.
For PDF's (pdficon), the Acrobat Reader is required.

General Forms
Tax Forms
F-1 Visa Status Related Forms
J-1 Visa Status Related Forms
H-1B Visa Status Related Forms

General Forms

Description

pdficonInternational Student Information Form (Undergraduate) This form is to be completed and submitted by all prospective freshman and transfer students from outside the United States as part of the application process.
pdficonInternational Student Information Form (Graduate) This form is to be completed and submitted by all prospective graduate students from outside the U.S as part of the application process.
MS Word IconpdficonDeparture Form This form is to be filled out by students and visiting scholars who have completed their academic program at GMU and will be either leaving the US, applying for a change of visa status or transferring to another school. This information will help OIPS maintain accurate records of the international student and scholar population at GMU and to improve the services provided to our international population.
pdficonI-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form This form is to be filled out by students and visiting scholars who have Gotten a job woring for George Mason University. (*note this is not for students working for the bookstore or Sodexho.)
MS Word IconOIPS Request Form This form is used to request a letter or an immigration document from OIPS.
pdficonAR-11 Alien's Change of Address Card This form is used to report change of address to USCIS.
pdficonOIPS Check In Sheet This form is to be completed and submitted by all new international students as a part of the check in process.
MS Word Icon pdficonLanguage Partner Program Application This application form must be completed in order to take part in a Language Partner Program.

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Tax Forms

Description

MS Word IconInstructions for completion of the online Foreign National Information Form This document contains instructions for completion of the online Foreign National Information Form and appointment with tax coordinator.
pdficonForeign National Information Form Fillable pdf format of Foreign National Information Form.
pdficonCertification of Eligibility This form is for independent contractors in B or VW visa statuses receiving honoraria and/or travel and incidental expense reimbursements. It has to be attached to all applicable payment requests and ravel reimbursement documents and forwarded to OIPS for approval.
pdficonOn Campus Employment Certification This form is a certification of On Campus emplyment for international students in F-1 status. It is to be completed by on campus employer and given to a student.

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F-1

Description

pdfF-1 Contract This document includes government regulations international students in F-1 visa status must follow in order to maintain legal status. All F-1 students must read and sign this contract.
pdfAcademic Advisor Recommendation Form This form is a part of an application for off-campus employment (OPT).
pdfProgram Extension Form This document informs F-1 students about the requirements for an F-1 program extension.
pdfF1-Student Transfer Form F-1 students intending to transfer to GMU must complete this form so OIPS can verify eligibility for an F-1 school transfer.
pdfAuthorization for Reduced Course Load For F-1 Students This form is used to request permission for a reduced course load.

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J-1

Description

MS Word IconJ-1 Exchange Visitor Request Packet This form must be completed by GMU Departments interested in inviting a J-1 exchange visitor to Mason. The form contains important information about J-1 immigration status and must be signed by the department Chair/Dean. For access to this form please contact Sandarshi Gunawardena sgunawar@gmu.edu.
pdfJ-1 Health Insurance Agreement This document outlines minimum requirements for health insurance for all exchange visitors (both J-1 principals and J-2 dependents) as established by the Department of State. This form must be signed by all J-1 exchange visitors during check-in.

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H-1B

Description

pdfH-1B Packet This document is for use by GMU departments who wish to employ international professionals in permanent positions.
MS Word IconLCA Posting Notice This document is for use by GMU departments who wish to employ international professionals in permanent positions.

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Last updated: October 1, 2008