Columbia International University

International Student Services

International Student Services
Columbia International University
7435 Monticello Road
Columbia, SC 29203

Phone: 803.807.5234 or toll free 800.777.2227 ext. 5234
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Prospective International Students

• Friendship Families
• Changing Status from F-2 to F-1
• Transfer Clearance Form

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Current International Students

F-1 Status: Non-immigrant's pursuing a full course load of study towards a specifc educational or professional objective at an academic institution in the U.S., as designated by the United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) of the Department of Homeland Security. (DHS)

• Document Request Form
• Maintaining F-1 Status
  • Address Change
• Academic Issues
  • Changing Major or Degree Level
  • Program Extension
  • Reduced Course Load
• Employment
  1. Optional Practical Training
     • OPT Fact Sheet
     • CIU OPT Application Form
  2. Curricular Practical Training
     • CPT Fact Sheet
     • CIU CPT Application Form
     • CPT Guide for Employers
  3. Economic Hardship
  4. Off-campus Employment
• Social Security Number
• Driver's License
• Transfer Release Authorization

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