International students at UT and other universities across the U.S. have frequently been targets of a variety of scams. The scammer will identify themselves as a police officer, government official, or university official and threaten dismissal from the university, deportation from the U.S., or dropped classes unless the student immediately… read more
Time to Check Your I-20 or DS-2019 End Date
If you have an F-1 or J-1 student visa, check the end date on your I-20 or DS-2019. If your I-20 or DS-2019 is ending in May 2016 and you plan to continue your studies in the summer, fall or beyond, you must extend your document before the current end… read more
Share your experience as an international student with the Senate of College Councils
The Senate of College Councils serves as the official voice of UT Austin students in regards to academic issues. Our goal is to get input from as many students as possible and we would love to hear from you! On Tuesday, February 23 we will be hosting an open forum… read more
New! H-1B Seminar for International Students
If you are planning to graduate within the next year or two, now is the time to start thinking of the next steps for immigration and employment options. While there are several immigration categories that graduates move on to, the most common visa type is the H-1B. ISSS invites you… read more
Operation I-20 Reprint
Last year, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) updated the look of the I-20 form. You can see what the new form looks like on the DHS Redesigned Form I-20 Fact Sheet. All F-1 students must have the new version of the I-20 no later than July 1, 2016.… read more
Update for Potential Changes to the STEM extension
The STEM extension deadline was for February 12, 2016. Was a decision made yet? There has not been a final decision made on this case. However, on January 23, 2016, the District Court gave Department of Homeland Security an extension to appropriately implement the STEM extension. Now DHS has a… read more
2016-2017 Good Neighbor Scholarship Now Available!
ISSS is now accepting applications for the Good Neighbor Scholarship (GNS) for the 2016-2017 academic year! The GNS provides for one year of tuition (fall, spring, and summer) to students who were born in and are residents of a nation in the Western Hemisphere (excluding Cuba and the U.S.). The full… read more
Checking your I-94 record after re-entering the U.S.
It’s important to check your I-94 record each time you enter to U.S. to make sure you were granted the appropriate status and would then have access to any related benefits of that status. Where can I look up my electronic I-94 entry record? If you entered the U.S.… read more
8 Essential Colloquial Phrases and Their Meaning
Do you ever find yourself lost in mid-conversation when interacting with friends or strangers in a social setting? We’ll spill the beans below and list 8 essential colloquial phrases that are helpful when interacting in today’s society. Spill the Beans – Reveal secret information unintentionally or indiscreetly. Gilbert accidentally spilled… read more
International Groups Around Town
As the semester ends, and you head home or enjoy the holidays in Austin, you may be wondering how you can get more involved in your community when the new semester resumes. Austin is a growing international city, and gets more diverse on a daily basis! Accordingly, more groups are… read more