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International Services Office Policy

Processing Times

General
In our continuing effort to serve the international student population, we have initiated a paperwork procedure for your convenience. Please use this time frame to organize your immigration needs. Remember that it is your responsibility to allow for the appropriate amount of time to process your paperwork.
TYPE OF PAPERWORK
PROCESSING TIME*
Optional Practical Training
15 working days (USCIS: 90-120 days)
Letters of Enrollment   
7 working days
Requests for new I-20’s
5 working days
Requests for new DS-2019’s
10 working days
I-20 Level Changes
5 working days after new term begins
Transfers
Day of appointment if in Good Standing
Program Extensions
10 working days
Reinstatement
10 working days
I-20 or DS-2019 signature for travel
5 working days
Changes of Status
10 working days (USCIS: 90-120 days)


*After receipt of appropriate paperwork, requests, etc. (i.e., a complete file)
Please remember that during peak travel seasons, such as during Breaks, Thanksgiving and Christmas, you will need to allow more time to process your request(s).
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Last modified: 09/13/2004 || URL: http://www.iso.msstate.edu/policies/processingtimes.php
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