F-1 & J-1 Student Requests
All international student requests are processed through the ISSS Portal.
Access the ISSS Portal
How to Log In:
Newly Admitted Students* will get invited by ISSS to the portal for the first time to request an initial Form I-20/DS-2019
- Invites are sent shortly after admission to your Loyola email account.
- Contact isss@luc.edu if you have not received an invite after one week of admission
- Log into the ISSS Portal with your Campus ID to request an initial Form I-20 / DS-2019
- Upload passport and proof of financial support for one academic year
- See Proof of Financial Support & Estimate of Expenses 2023-2024
- Bank statement must not be older than six months
- Students who will be supported by family funds need to submit a signed Affidavit of Support
*Only Unconditional and Probationary admits will be able to request their Form I-20/DS-2019. Conditional admits must wait until they receive unconditional admission prior to receiving an invite to the ISSS Portal.
Current Students can log in with Campus ID in using their LID
- Reasons for accessing the ISSS Portal:
- Review your profile
- Submit available requests (see examples below):
- Reduce Course Load (RCL)
- Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
- Shorten/Extend Program
- Academic Training (AT)
- Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Graduated Students on OPT will log in using the Portal Account
- Reasons for accessing the ISSS Portal:
- Update your employer
- Transfer your SEVIS record
- Apply for the OPT STEM Extension (if applicable)