Forms & Information Sheets

Forms for F-1 students
Forms for J-1 students
Forms for study-abroad students
Other Forms & Information Sheets

Forms for F-1 Students

I-20 Request Form

All incoming international degree students are required to complete an I-20 form and mail it with original financial documents to the Enrollment Services Office. The I-20 should be taken to the visa interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

For more information about the visa application process, select "U.S. Visa Information Sheet and 10 Points to Remember."

Request for Release of SEVIS Record Form

Incoming international degree students who are currently enrolled in a U.S. academic institution and wish to transfer to CCA should complete a Release of SEVIS Record form and give it to their current college/university’s international advisor to sign. (This form should be submitted in addition to the I-20 request form.)

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Form

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is defined in Immigration regulations as:

8 CFR 214.2(f)(10)(i)

(i) Curricular practical training. An F-1 student may be authorized by the DSO to participate in a curricular practical training program that is an integral part of an established curriculum. Curricular practical training is defined to be alternative work/study, internship, cooperative education, or any other type of required internship or practicum that is offered by sponsoring employers through cooperative agreements with the school.

CPT is paid off-campus employment that is directly related to a student’s curriculum/degree program, mainly in the form of internships. CPT is documented with the issuance of a new I-20 granting work authorization on page three. CPT must be approved by the ISAP Office before a student can start working.

To apply for CPT, download the appropriate application form below and obtain all required signatures before making an appointment with an ISAP advisor for processing. Select an application form to download:

Undergraduate application (bachelor of arts)
Graduate application (master of arts)

Optional Practical Training (OPT) Form

The Optional Practical Training (OPT) form allows international students to work outside of the curriculum in positions commensurate with their level of education. This work authorization may be granted during or immediately after students' program of study.

Most students choose to participate in this program following graduation since it allows them an additional full year of experience in the United States. For more information, select the OPT application form.

I-765 Form

This is the application for Employment Authorization to request an Employment Authorization Document (EAD card). Students applying for OPT should complete this form and include it in their OPT application. For detailed instructions on how to complete this form, visit I-765 Instructions and scroll to the bottom of the page.

Reduced Course Load (RCL) Form

Federal regulations require students on F-1 visas maintain a full course of study (12 units per semester and 9 units/semester for graduate visual arts and critical studies students), excluding summer session and other breaks. Download PDF.

Under some circumstances, it may be possible to enroll in less than a full course without jeopardizing legal nonimmigrant status. This form is intended to determine whether a student is eligible for such permission.

I-20 Program Extension Form

In order to request a program extension, students should complete the I-20 Program Extension Form. For more information and an updated I-20, make an appointment with the ISAP Office.

Forms for J-1 Students

International Exchange Students

Please contact the ISAP Office to request a copy of the DS-2019 Request Form.

International Exchange Student Application Form (non-CCA students only)

Study Abroad / Fulbright
Download the international exchange student application form.

Forms for Study-Abroad Students

To apply to the Study Abroad program, email isap@cca.edu for application form.
To apply to CCA's Study Abroad program, download the application form. Email isap@cca.edu for any questions you may have about the application.

Other Forms & Information Sheets

I-539: Application Form

The I-539: Application form extends/changes nonimmigrant status and is to be completed by nonimmigrants who seek an extension of stay or change from one nonimmigration category to another.

Travel Issues Information Sheet

The Travel Issues Information Sheet provides a list of documents that F-1 and J-1 students would need when reentering the United States while on a student VISA.

Visa Renewal Information Sheet

To renew your visa at a U.S. Embassy/consulate outside the United States, please refer to the visa renewal information sheet.

Social Security Number Information Sheet

A social security number (SSN) is required for everyone who works in the United States, even nonimmigrants. However, a social security card is not a work permit. Please see the Social security numbers (SSN) for international students (PDF) for more information.

Most nonimmigrants should not have social security payments (FICA) deducted from their paychecks, nor are nonimmigrants eligible to receive any social security benefits. For more information, select SSN Questionnaire.

Cost of Attendance Information Sheet

Download the Cost of Attendance (PDF) for an estimated cost of attendance for a nine-month, full-time budget that is generally applicable to students entering CCA in the fall (revised annually).

Academic Calendar

See CCA's Academic Calendar for a list of important dates each academic term.

Department of Motor Vehicles Information Sheet

Anyone who is a resident in California must have a valid California driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle. This can be obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). You can apply for a driver's license / state-issued identity card 30 days after your arrival. Download PDF

Note: you do not need a SSN to apply for a driver's license or state-issued identification card. Select DMV Exception for more information.)

State law requires every driver's license or state-issued identification card applicant provides verification of birth date and proof of legal residence within the United States. (Visit DMV Legal Presence for more information.)