Are you an F-1 student who will graduate in fall 2018? 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
Apply to be an International Orientation Assistant
Are you a continuing UT student who enjoys meeting people from other cultures and countries? Helping with International Student Orientation is a fantastic way to meet new international students, make new friends, and share culture! Each year, The University of Texas at Austin and the International Office welcome hundreds of… read more
U.S. Tax Filing Deadline Approaching!
Spring has sprung, which means the U.S. tax filing deadline is looming upon us as well! The deadline to file your U.S. tax return is April 17, 2018. This means you must have your tax return postmarked and in the mail on April 17, 2018 or earlier to be considered… read more
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Cap-gap Extensions
A Cap-Gap extension is an extension of F-1 visa status and Post-Completion OPT work authorization. This extension automatically occurs when someone in F-1 status is a beneficiary of a timely filed H-1B petition subject to the Cap requesting a change of status and the employment start date is October 1st. ISSS can… read more
2018-2019 Scholarship Deadline Reminder!
Just a reminder that the following 2018 – 2019 scholarship applications are due on April 2, 2018: General ISSS Financial Aid Award The General ISSS Financial Aid award provides $2,500 per semester for the fall and spring semesters and $1,500 in the summer semester in cash assistance for international students… read more
GLACIER Tax Prep Available
Tax season is well underway and the International Student and Scholar Services is here to help! The International Office is offering tax filing assistance for students and scholars who are classified as “nonresident aliens for tax purposes” via GLACIER Tax Prep. Filing your U.S. tax documents is now easier than… read more
Tax Season Scams!
Don’t be a victim of tax scams! Tax scams are ramping up yet again as the tax season gets underway. This post will help identify the scams, and inform you how to avoid the scammers and what to do if you are contacted by a scammer. International students at UT and… read more
Tax Form 8843 for Nonresident Aliens
With the tax season upon us, it can be confusing to know what your filing responsibilities are. Here are some helpful questions and answers for international students and scholars regarding the Form 8843. Do all nonresident aliens need to file a tax return? Not all nonresident aliens for tax purposes… read more
2018-2019 Good Neighbor Scholarship Deadline Reminder
ISSS is now accepting applications for the Good Neighbor Scholarship (GNS) for the 2018-2019 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