News from International Student & Scholar Services
News from International Student & Scholar Services
The Student Immigration Advising (SIA) team in International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) at Texas Global supports international students as they navigate immigration requirements throughout their time at The University of Texas at Austin. From maintaining immigration status and understanding employment requirements…
Welcome to Austin! After months of planning, you’ve finally arrived at The University of Texas at Austin. Your first day in a new country may feel exciting, overwhelming, or a little of both, but knowing what to expect can help you start…
Traveling internationally this summer? If you’re an F-1 or J-1 student or a J-1 scholar, make sure your travel signature is up to date before you go. Read on to find out if you need a new signature and how to get one. What’s a travel signature? …
Are you a J-1 exchange student wrapping up your last semester at UT Austin and considering an internship in the United States this summer? Or maybe you’re completing your Ph.D. and hoping to do a postdoc? Whether you’re here on a reciprocal exchange program or graduating with a UT Austin…
As you wrap up the spring semester, make sure your immigration documents don’t expire before you graduate. If you need extra time to finish your degree, here’s everything you need to know. Do I need to extend my I-20/DS-2019? Check the program end date on your…
Are you an F-1 or J-1 student with an internship offer this summer? If so, congratulations! Before you dive in, there’s one important step: Make sure you have the right employment authorization. Here’s everything you need to know. What kind…
International students and scholars are a vital part of The University of Texas at Austin community. Unfortunately, they are also frequently targeted by scammers — both before arriving in the United States and while living here. Scams are designed to…
Spring break is almost here! If you’re planning on traveling, make sure you have everything you need to get back to Austin without a hitch. Traveling inside the U.S.? Even for domestic trips, it’s smart to keep your immigration documents…
Are you graduating this semester? Or are you an exchange student in your final semester? If so, it’s time to start thinking about your post-completion employment plans in the United States. Yes, we know: It’s only February — but…