F-1/M-1 Student Actions

Detailed instructions on performing the various options for F-1/M-1 Students in Terra Dotta's classic ISSS solution.

• ISSS Classic: F/M Student Actions List
Terra Dotta ISSS currently allows DSOs to connect with SEVIS in three ways: 1. Batch 2. RTI Connect 3. Post to RTIUse the chart below to easily reference the list of actions that can be completed t... See more
• ISSS Classic: F/M Student Action > Authorize Drop Below Full Courseload > Add
This article outlines the steps to authorize a new Request Authorization for Reduced Courseload request to batch to SEVIS. Step 1: Record Creation Step 2: Find the Reduced Courseload Record Step 3... See more
• ISSS Classic: F/M Student Action > Authorize Drop Below Full Courseload > Cancel
This article outlines the steps to cancel a previously authorized Drop Below Full Courseload request in the SEVIS batch. SEVIS requires that the RCL authorization start date be in the future for th... See more
• ISSS Classic: F/M Student Action > Authorize Drop Below Full Courseload > Edit
This article outlines the steps to edit a previously authorized Drop Below Full Courseload request in the SEVIS batch. Step 1: Find Reduced Courseload Record Step 2: Review SEVIS-Required Data Ste... See more
• ISSS Classic: F/M Student Action > Cap Gap Extension Request
This article outlines the steps for a P/DSO to request a Cap Gap Extension via the SEVIS batch for a student currently in Optional Practical Training (OPT), either 12 months or STEM. There is no as... See more
• ISSS Classic: F/M Student Action > Create Student (F/M)
This article outlines the steps to create the Academic Objective in Terra Dotta ISSS. This record will contain all essential information for active SEVIS record. Another way to complete these quest... See more
• ISSS Classic: F/M Student Action > Curricular Practical Training > Add
Step 1: Record Creation  Student-Initiated Terra Dotta ISSS lets you permit students to initiate a Curricular Practical Training (CPT) record online. Offices are able to create a button or link tha... See more
• ISSS Classic: F/M Student Action > Curricular Practical Training > Cancel
This article outlines the steps to cancel in the SEVIS batch an approved Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorization. Note, SEVIS prohibits DSOs from taking this action after the CPT start da... See more
• ISSS Classic: F/M Student Action > Dependent > Add
This article outlines the steps to add a Dependent Profile, then create an Add New Dependent Record to batch to SEVIS. The record to Add New Dependent Record must be attached to the Dependent Profi... See more
• ISSS Classic: F/M Student Action > Dependent > Edit
This article outlines the steps to edit a dependent SEVIS record via the SEVIS batch Step 1: Complete and/or Review SEVIS-Required Data Step 2: Create SEVIS Update Record   Step 1: Complete and/o... See more
• ISSS Classic: F/M Student Action > Dependent > Cancel
This article outlines the steps to cancel a dependent Initial SEVIS record via the SEVIS batch. The SEVIS record must be in Initial status for SEVIS to permit the successful processing of this upda... See more
• ISSS Classic: F/M Student Action > Dependent > Reactivate
This article outlines the steps to reactivate a dependent F/M record in the SEVIS batch. Step 1: Review SEVIS-Required Data Step 2: Confirm that the Dependent Profile is linked to the Principal Pr... See more
• ISSS Classic: F/M Student Action > Dependent > Reprint
This article outlines the steps to reprint a dependent Form I-20 via the SEVIS batch. No associated requests or questionnaires exist in Terra Dotta for this update action.     Step 1: Create SEVIS ... See more
• ISSS Classic: F/M Student Action > Dependent > Terminate
This article outlines the steps to terminate a dependent's existing SEVIS-Active record. Step 1: Find Add New Dependent Request Step 2: Review SEVIS-Required Data Step 3: Create SEVIS Update Recor... See more
• ISSS Classic: F/M Student Action > Disciplinary Action
This article outlines the steps to report a Disciplinary Action via the SEVIS batch. Step 1: Request Creation  Step 2: Find Academic Objective Program for Student  Step 3: Complete the SEVIS-Requi... See more
• ISSS Classic: F/M Student Action > Education Level > Change
This article outlines the steps to create, process, and SEVIS-register an Education Level Change for an F/M SEVIS record. Click on the links below to jump to the relevant section. Change of Level ... See more
• ISSS Classic: F/M Student Action > Education Level > Cancel Change
This article outlines the steps for a DSO to cancel a student's Change of Education Level.   Batch Processing SEVIS Action Create a SEVIS Update Record. For instructions on this process, see SEVIS... See more
• ISSS Classic: F/M Student Action > Financial Info > Update
This article outlines the steps to create a new Financial Information Update and submit it via the SEVIS batch. Step 1: Record Creation  Step 2: Find Change of Financial Support Record Step 3: Com... See more
• ISSS Classic: F/M Student Action > Off-Campus Employment > Add
This article outlines the steps to add a new Off-Campus Employment request to batch to SEVIS. The Off-Campus Employment program is titled Off-Campus Employment - Severe Economic Hardship (F/M).  Al... See more
• ISSS Classic: ​F/M Student Action > Off-Campus Employment > Edit
This article outlines the steps to edit a previously recommended Off-Campus Employment request. IMPORTANT: The Off-Campus Employment program is called Off-Campus Employment - Severe Economic Hardsh... See more
• ISSS Classic: F/M Student Action > Off-Campus Employment > Cancel
This article outlines the steps to cancel a recommended Off-Campus Employment request via the SEVIS batch.  IMPORTANT: The Off-Campus Employment program is called  Off-Campus Employment - Severe Ec... See more
• ISSS Classic: F/M Student Action > OPT Employer > Add
This article outlines the steps to add an OPT Employer to a student's existing OPT record via the SEVIS batch.     Step 1: Record Creation Student-Initiated You may allow students to initiate an OP... See more
• ISSS Classic: F/M Student Action > OPT Employer > Edit
This article outlines the steps to edit an existing OPT Employer on a student's OPT record via the SEVIS batch. Step 1: Find the Existing OPT Employment Update Record Step 2: Complete and/or Revie... See more
• ISSS Classic: F/M Student Action > OPT Employment > Extend
This article outlines the steps to extend a student's initial 12-month period of post-completion OPT (Optional Practical Training) when the student qualifies for a STEM OPT Extension. The result of... See more
• ISSS Classic: F/M Student Action > Optional Practical Training > Add
This article outlines the steps for a DSO to recommend a student for an initial 12-month period of post-completion OPT or for pre-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). The result of this ba... See more
• ISSS Classic: F/M Student Action > Optional Practical Training > Edit
This article outlines the steps to edit an Optional Practical Training (OPT) request successfully recommended by the DSO in SEVIS, but which has not yet been adjudicated by USCIS.   If USCIS has al... See more
• ISSS Classic: F/M Student Action > Optional Practical Training > Cancel
This article outlines the steps to cancel an already recommended Optional Practical Training (OPT) request that has not yet been processed by the USCIS. If the OPT application has already been proc... See more
• ISSS Classic: F/M Student Action > Personal Info > Update
This article outlines the steps to submit an F/M Personal Information Update via the SEVIS batch. No dedicated request exists for a Personal Info Update.  The Personal Information updated in the Pe... See more
• ISSS Classic: F/M Student Action > Program > Edit
This article outlines the steps to batch an F/M Program: Edit batch update in Terra Dotta ISSS. The Program: Edit update can update any of the following fields in an existing SEVIS Record:  Educat... See more
• ISSS Classic: F/M Student Action > Program > Extension
This article outlines the steps to process a Program Extension via the SEVIS batch. The steps to process a Program Extension via the SEVIS batch are: Record Creation Find the Program Extension Rec... See more