Are you an F-1 student who will graduate in spring 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
Immigration Updates
A Guide To Taking Online Courses And Maintaining Immigration Status
Registering for spring online classes? Maybe you are not maintaining status by doing so… You have many things to consider when choosing classes. Will the course you want fit into your degree requirement? Will you have time to go out with your friends and balance the workload for the class?… read more
Lawyer Referral by State Bar of Texas
Although we want to sail through life without encountering legal problems, circumstances in life occasionally necessitate the assistance of a lawyer. Did you know that the State Bar of Texas* has a useful resource called Lawyer Referral & Information Service (LRIS)? If you are at a loss as to how… read more
All About CPT: Work Authorization for F-1 Students
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is work authorization for students on F-1 status. The purpose of CPT is to allow students to engage in temporary employment while enrolled at The University of Texas at Austin. Many students use CPT to participate in off-campus internships, but it can also be used to… read more
2019 Diversity Visa Lottery
The Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery is an annual program that makes immigrant diversity visas available to eligible persons from countries with historically low rates of immigration to the United States. The entry registration period for the 2019 Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery (DV-2019) will be open from October 3, 2017 –… read more
Fall 2017 Employment Seminar – September 26th, 2017
The ISSS Advising Team will be hosting FREE information sessions on post- graduation/completion employment options, work visa types, and permanent residency for the University’s international student and scholar population. The sessions will be held in the Peter O’Donnell Jr. building (POB) on the corner of 24th St. and Speedway. 6:00… read more
Optional Practical Training (OPT) for Fall 2017
Are you an F-1 student who will graduate in fall 2017? 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
Reminder Immigration Update Forum
Immigration Update Forum Tuesday, February 28 5:00 – 6:00pm Avaya Auditorium (POB) Today’s forum will focus on immigration updates, legal rights and support for international and undocumented students at UT.
Employment Seminar for International Students & Scholars
International Student & Scholar Services invites you to an Employment Seminar! Date: Wednesday February 22, 2017 Time: 6:00 – 8:30 pm Location: Peter O’Donnell Jr. Building (POB) (Room 2.302 for F-1 Students; Room 2.402 for J-1 Students & Scholars) The seminar will focus on employment options that are available to… read more
Last day to withdraw or drop a course this fall (graduate and law students) – December 5, 2016
With the required approvals, Monday, December 5, 2016, is the last day a graduate student or a law student may withdraw from the university or drop a class. If you want to drop a class or withdraw, please also remember how this could impact your immigration status. All F-1 and… read more