Forms & Instructions

J-1 Student Intern Checklist

Summary This is a resource for Harvard administrators to ensure you've submitted all required documents as part of a J-1 Student Intern request.

J-1 Student Intern Evaluation Form

Summary This is a resource for J-1 Student Interns and their advisors/supervisors to evaluate an internship experience.

J-1 Student Intern Intake Form

Summary This form is for Harvard administrators to provide details of a J-1 Student Intern's internship.

J-1 Student Welcome Guide

Summary This guide is a resource for Harvard J-1 students beginning their time at Harvard.

J-2 Dependent Employment Authorization

Summary This resource provides instructions on completing Form I-765 when applying for J-2 employment authorization .

Maintaining Status While on Post-Completion OPT

Summary This resource provides additional information about rules and responsibilities for Harvard F-1 students on post-completion OPT.

OPT Date Verification Form

Summary This form is part of the F-1 OPT application process for Harvard F-1 students. See the F-1 OPT Application Forms Guide for full instructions. The Date Verification Form (DVF) is a required document for F-1 students applying for Post- OPT. Students...

OPT Missing I-20/OPT EAD Letter Template

Summary This form is part of the F-1 OPT application process for Harvard F-1 students. See the F-1 OPT Application Forms Guide for full instructions. As part of your OPT application to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ( USCIS) you are...

OPT Passport Photo Requirements & Recommendations

Summary This resource is to assist Harvard F-1 students interested in pursuing OPT.

Sample Commencement Invitation Letter

Summary This is a sample commencement invitation letter for friends and family of international students. It should be written on Harvard department letterhead by someone in the student’s school e.g. resident dean, student service office, etc.

Sample J-2 Work Permission Letter

Summary This resource provides a sample letter to use as part of the J-2 employment authorization application.

SEVP Portal Reset

Summary This is a resource for Harvard F-1 students on OPT or STEM OPT. Use this form to reset your SEVP Portal account, either because you've been locked out or your login credentials have expired.