All international student requests are processed through the ISSS Portal.

Access the ISSS Portal

How to Log In:

Newly Admitted Students* will get invited by ISSS to the portal for the first time to request an initial Form I-20/DS-2019 

• Invites are sent shortly after admission to your Loyola email account. 
• Contact isss@luc.edu if you have not received an invite after one week of admission
• Log into the ISSS Portal with your Campus ID to request an initial Form I-20 / DS-2019
• Upload passport and proof of financial support for one academic year
• See Proof of Financial Support & Estimate of Expenses 2023-2024
• Bank statement must not be older than six months
• Students who will be supported by family funds need to submit a signed Affidavit of Support 

*Only Unconditional and Probationary admits will be able to request their Form I-20/DS-2019. Conditional admits must wait until they receive unconditional admission prior to receiving an invite to the ISSS Portal. 

Current Students can log in with Campus ID in using their LID 

• Reasons for accessing the ISSS Portal:
• Review your profile
• Submit available requests (see examples below):
• Reduce Course Load (RCL)
• Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
• Shorten/Extend Program
• Academic Training (AT)
• Optional Practical Training (OPT) 

Graduated Students on OPT will log in using the Portal Account 

• Reasons for accessing the ISSS Portal:
• Update your employer
• Transfer your SEVIS record
• Apply for the OPT STEM Extension (if applicable)