Spring break is right around the corner. If you are traveling internationally, you will need a valid travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019 in order to re-enter the United States. The travel signature can be found on page 2 of the I-20 and on page 1 (bottom, right corner)… read more
Lawyer Referral Service – State Bar of Texas
Did you know that the State Bar of Texas* has a useful resource called the Lawyer Referral & Information Service (LRIS)? If you are not sure how to go about finding a lawyer, the LRIS may be a good place to start. After you provide some basic information about your… read more
Travel Signature Drive
Do you have upcoming international travel plans? Need a new travel signature before you go? The Travel Signature Drive is a great opportunity to stop by for a new signature on your I-20 or DS-2019. No appointment is necessary. If the travel signature spaces on your immigration document are full,… read more
GPT Mexico 2019
The Global Professional Training (GPT) for Mexico returns to campus March 30th! This conference focuses on professional development, intercultural training & networking opportunities for international students from the area, as well as those who are interested in studying, working, or living in Mexico. This 1 day conference features plenary speakers,… read more
Optional Practical Training (OPT) for Spring 2019
Are you an F-1 student who will graduate in spring 2019? Do you want to work in the U.S. after graduation? If you answered yes to both questions, then you want to apply for Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). OPT is work authorization for F-1 students that allows you to… read more
Spring 2019 Employment Seminar
ISSS, along with special guest speaker Attorney Todd Fowler, will be hosting FREE information sessions on post-completion/graduation employment options, different work visa types, and permanent residency options for international students and scholars at The University of Texas at Austin. The sessions will be held in the Peter O’Donnell Jr. building… read more
Check your I-94 after each entry!
This could save you time and energy in the future! Whenever you enter the country, please check your I-94 record to make sure that you were granted the correct status upon reentry into the U.S. You should do this every time you enter the U.S. in order to check that… read more
International Student Social
We’re the International Student Agency – an agency of Student Government dedicated to advocating for international students like you on campus! We’re hosting an International Students Social event for international students this second week of November! This will be your one-stop-shop for everything as an international student! Come to learn… read more
Survey of International Student Comfortability of Instructor Immediacy Behaviors
Hello, My name is Anthony Machette from the Department of Communication at Purdue University Fort Wayne. I am currently conducting research which looks at international students’ comfort with instructor nonverbal behaviors in the university classroom. To collect information, I am looking for international students to complete a brief online survey.… read more
Fall 2018 Employment Seminar
Join us to learn about various work visa options! The ISSS Advising Team, along with special guest speaker Attorney Maggie Murphy, is hosting FREE information sessions on post graduation/completion employment options, work visa types, and permanent residency for the international student and scholar population at The University of Texas at… read more