The International Student & Scholar Services is committed to providing services to students, scholars and staff within a timely manner. Please find below the processing times for some of our most requested services.
| Request Type | Processing Time |
| On Campus Employment | 2-3 business days |
| Payroll Authorization Forms (SMU STAFF) | 1-2 business days |
| Curricular Practical Training Legal Agreements | 1 business days |
| Curricular Practical Training Work authorization | 3-5 business days |
| Letter Requests | 3-5 business days |
| OPT work authorization requests (recommendation) | 3-5 business days |
| OPT Employment Verification Reporting | 3-5 business days |
| Email Inquiry | 1 business day |
| Email Inquiry during peak times (August 15-September 15) | 2 business days |
| I20 request (newly admitted students) | 3-5 business days |
| I20 request during peak times (May 15-July 15) | 7-10 business days |
|
I20 request (transfer or change of education level)
|
3-5 business days |
| Visa Questionnaire | 3-5 business days |
| DS2019 Request | 3-5 business days |