With conflicting information online, when do I speak with my employer about obtaining my “green card“? Well, it depends… While every student’s case differs, on campus, we often recommend speaking with your employer about applying for a green card after you have H-1B nonimmigrant visa status. H-1B visa status differs from… read more
Pre-Thanksgiving Healthy Eating Tips
While Thanksgiving may not be the healthiest eating day of the year, it is a good reminder of our close relationship with food! As a student, it’s easy to forget how much eating habits can affect mood, performance, and overall health. Here are a few tips for positive, mindful eating:… read more
Advising Schedule for the End of the Fall 2014 Semester
The International Office will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving November 27 and 28, 2014 and also December 22, 2014 through January 1, 2015 for the winter holiday. If your I-20 or DS-2019 expires on December 31, 2014 and you plan to continue your program after the fall 2014 semester,… read more
IO Health Fair: Stressbuster Playlist Live
Thank you to everyone who attended Wednesday’s Your Journey, Your Health Fair! We hope you had fun and gained some useful information about health resources on campus. An especially big thank you goes out to everyone who contributed song/artist recommendations for our Spotify playlist. You can now access the IO Stressbuster Playlist,… read more
Scholarship Opportunity: Florence Terry Griswold I Scholarship
Female graduate students from Pan American countries studying at The University of Texas at Austin are encouraged to apply for the Florence Terry Griswold I Scholarship offered through the Pan American Round Table of Texas. This is a $2,500 scholarship for the 2015-16 academic year. If awarded, the $2,500 would be… read more
Quick Guide: Cold, Flu, and Allergies
While Americans like to think chicken soup can treat any ailment, sometimes you need a little more than this time-honored remedy. Read on for some tips to prevent and manage symptoms of the flu, common cold, and seasonal allergies. Cold/Flu: Prevention is the Best Medicine Don’t Forget Your Flu Shot! Flu… read more
SIAWE Scholarship Announcement!
The SIAWE Scholarship is now available for continuing UT Austin international students of Iranian descent who demonstrate financial need. This $1,000 award is a spring-only award and can either be applied towards the spring 2015 tuition bill or paid out in cash. Please note that the cash award is subject… read more
‘Tis the Season for Travel Signatures!
Students, are you planning to travel outside of the United States? As you begin thinking about your Thanksgiving and winter break plans, don’t forgot to obtain a travel signature if you plan to leave the United States. The travel validation signature can be found on page 3 of the I-20 and… read more
IO Health Fair, Wed 11/19!
International Education Week 2014 is almost here! From November 17-19, departments across campus will be celebrating international education and exchange. In honor of International Education Week , the International Office invites you to Your Journey, Your Health Fair this Wednesday 11/19, 11am-2pm on the FAC Patio. Have fun (and enjoy… read more
Ethel Loving de Diaz Scholarship Announcement
The Ethel Loving de Diaz Scholarship is now available for continuing UT Austin students from Mexico who demonstrate how work experience has helped fund their education. This $1,500 award is a spring-only award and will be applied directly to the tuition bill. To be eligible for the award, you must:… read more