International Student Services

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Lynn University Student Center

International Programs and Services (IPS)

The International Programs and Services Office supports the mission and values of Lynn University by providing comprehensive and specialized services for the international student population. Serving as the central point of contact for all international students, the International Programs and Services Office strives to provide timely, accurate and effective advising and assistance while ensuring compliance with U.S. immigration laws and regulations.

All of the IPS forms are now online! Log in to the International Student Portal and submit updated documents or request services at: https://international.lynn.edu

Request services such as:

Updated form I-20
Travel signatures
Employment authorizations
Authorization for reduced course loads
Letter requests (social security, driver's license)
Request to transfer SEVIS record out to a new school
Submit updated documents

International Student Advising:

Undergraduate students schedule an appointment on Navigate
Graduate students schedule an appointment by emailing us at ips@lynn.edu

Walk-in advising hours: Monday through Friday 10am to noon

Upcoming Events

OPT Application Process Presentations: If you are completing your program of study in the current semester or within the next 5 months, you should attend this presentation to learn more about how to apply for OPT and how to continue to maintain your status while on OPT. You must register in advance to attend this presentation. To register for a presentation, go to the International Student Portal and go to the Employment Menu and fill out the OPT Presentation Registration Form to obtain the meeting link.

Monday, April 10 – 3pm, register here

CPT Application Process Presentations: Attend this presentation if you would like to learn how to apply for employment authorization for an off-campus internship related to your major field of study. You must register in advance to attend this presentation. To register for a presentation, go to the International Student Portal and go to the Employment Menu and fill out the CPT Presentation Registration Form to obtain the meeting link.

Friday, April 14 – 11am, register here

Other Immigration Presentations: If you would like to learn more about your immigration options after program completion and OPT, attend any of the below presentations by experienced immigration attorneys. You must register in advance to attend this presentation.

Tuesday, April 11 - 1pm - So You didn't Win the H-1B Lottery: What's Next? Register here
Tuesday, May 16 - 1pm - Immigration Options for Business Students, Investors & Entrepreneurs, register here
Tuesday, June 20 - 1pm - Canada: Transitioning from U.S. International Student to Canadian Resident, register here

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Office location: Christine E. Lynn University Center, 2nd floor

Phone number: 561-237-7522

Email address: ips@lynn.edu

Important Links

Title	Description
International Student Portal	Login to request document updates or other services from IPS.
I-94 Entry/Departure Record	Look up your I-94 Entry/Departure record by clicking on "Get most recent I-94"
SEVIS I-901 Fee	Look up your SEVIS I-901 fee receipt by clicking on "Check I-901 Status."
U.S. Embassies and Consulates	Find the website for any U.S. Embassy or Consulate around the world.

Important Information

Important Handouts

Title	Description	File type
How to Use Lynn Bay to Find a Roommate	Are you looking for an off-campus roommate or have a room available for others to rent? As a Lynn student, you’re able to use our Lynn Bay posting advertising site. Review this handout to find out how.	.pdf
Off-campus Housing Listing	Hello Lynn students! We are excited to assist in your transition to living off-campus. Please use this off-campus resource list to explore affordable housing options with great amenities close to campus.	.pdf
Maintaining F1 Status		.pdf
I-94 Retrieval/Correction Instructions	As the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) intensifies its immigration compliance efforts, please make sure that you keep a print out of your most recent I-94 record with you. (See handout with instructions on how to retrieve your I-94 and how to correct your I-94 if it is incorrect).	.pdf
FL Driver's License/ID	Find all of the information you need to get a Florida State Driver's License or ID!	.pdf
Travel/Visa Renewal	If you plan on traveling outside of the U.S. be sure to read the following information on what documents you will need to return to the U.S. or to renew your F-1 visa.	.pdf
Social Security Handout	Find all the information you need to apply for a Social Security Number	.pdf
Employment Regulations for F1 Students		.pdf
F1 Student Full-Time Registration Requirements	Review this handout for the specific full-time registration requirements for your program of study.	.pdf
Guide to Inviting Family Members to Visit the U.S.		.pdf
New Student Document Verification Upload Instructions	This handout has step-by-step instructions on how to complete the required immigration document upload for new students.	.pdf
ISO101 Canvas Course Instructions	Step-by-step instructions on how to complete the New Student International Cavas Orientation (ISO101)	.pdf

Employment Forms

Curricular Practical Training: The CPT request forms are now available on the International Student Portal for electronic submission. No paper forms will be accepted.

Title	Description	File type
CPT/Internship Form Instructions - Students		.pdf
CPT Employer Verification Form	This form must be completed by the student and employer, and must be uploaded to the CPT/Internship Request on the ISSO Student Portal.	.pdf
Post-Completion OPT Application Process Guide	For your convenience, we've put together a GUIDE for completing and submitting the required Post-Completion OPT Application Forms for IPS Review. This is just a Guide with sample documents to assist you gather all the necessary documents to file your OPT application on the USCIS website online.	.pdf
STEM Extension OPT Applicaiton Guide	For your convenience, we've put together a GUIDE for completing and submitting the required STEM Extension OPT Application Forms for IPS Review. This is just a Guide with sample documents to assist you gather all the necessary documents to file your OPT application on the USCIS website online.	.pdf
Pre-Completion OPT Application Process Guide	For your convenience, we've put together a GUIDE for completing and submitting the required Pre-Completion OPT Application Forms for IPS Review. This is just a Guide with sample documents to assist you gather all the necessary documents to file your OPT application on the USCIS website online.	.pdf

Tax Forms

Title	Description	File type
Form 8843	All F-1 students and their F-2 dependents must file Form 8843 even if they received NO income during 2021. Need help completing Form 8843? use the following link to access the online Wizard tool. https://www.internationalstudent.com/tax/form/	.pdf
Form 8843 Guide	Use this guide when completing your Form 8843.	.pdf
F1 Students and Taxes Information	Because tax advice and preparation is so specialized, you need to seek guidance from a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a Tax preparation service if you need assistance. The International Programs and Services staff does not have this type of expertise, and therefore cannot assist you with advice or preparation of these tax forms. Please review this handout carefully for guidance to filing required tax forms.	.pdf
SAMPLE W-7 (Non-Treaty Country)		.pdf
SAMPLE W-7/W-8BEN (Treaty Country)	For students from a Treaty Country.	.pdf

Program Cost Information

Below are specific program cost information handouts per degree level and program of study, and are estimated expenses submitted to the U.S. government as estimated cost of living and studying at Lynn University. This is the amount of funding that must be shown before a form I-20 can be issued by the International Student Services Office and to the U.S. Consulate before the F-1 visa can be issued. You can count any scholarships you are awarded toward the total cost listed on the program cost information for your program.

The costs listed on the Program Cost Information handout for your program are estimates and should not be used to determine the actual costs associated with attending Lynn University.

Title	Description	File type
Undergraduate Programs		.pdf
Graduate Programs		.pdf
Certification of Finance Form		.pdf