With Thanksgiving break around the corner, we here at the International Office know that many of you may be traveling out of the country. Always remember to carry the following with you: Unexpired passport (valid at least 6 months into the future) Valid visa. If it has expired, you will… read more
Immigration Updates
Traveling abroad during the break? Don’t forget your travel signature!
Thanksgiving and winter breaks are coming soon, so it’s time to start preparing for your travel plans! If you are traveling internationally, please remember that you need a valid travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019 in order to reenter the United States. The travel validation signature can be found… read more
CPT Drop-Off & Reminders
Have an offer for a job or internship? Curricular Practical Training, or CPT, is work authorization you can request if you will receive course credit or if the employment is a required component of your degree program. If you are approved for CPT, you will receive a new I-20 with the… read more
Time to Check Your I-20 or DS-2019 End Date
It’s that time of year: yes, time to check the end date for your I-20 or DS-2019 if you have an F-1 or J-1 student visa. If you have an I-20 or DS-2019 end date in December 2016 or January 2017, and you plan on continuing your studies beyond that… read more
Checking Your I-94 Upon Entry into the U.S.
Have you traveled outside the United States recently? If yes, then make sure to check your I-94 record to see that you were granted the correct status upon reentry into the U.S. This is important as you will need a copy of your most recent I-94 to apply for a… read more
Summer Travel and Safety
With the semester coming to a close, we here at the International Office know that many of you may be traveling out of the country to go home or go on vacation. If you are an F-1 student traveling this summer, please bring your new format (issued after June 26, 2015)… read more
STEM OPT changes effective May 10, 2016
Changes to the STEM OPT extension went into effect on May 10, 2016. Previously a 17 month extension, the STEM extension is now 24 months. To review the changes to STEM eligibility, additional reporting requirements, and how to apply, please visit our STEM OPT changes page. Additionally, our office held… read more
Last day to drop a course or withdraw from UT (graduates) – May 6, 2016
Friday, May 6th, is the last day a graduate student may withdraw from the university or drop a class, with required approvals. It is also the last day to submit master’s report, recital, thesis, doctoral dissertation, or treatise to the graduate dean. If you’re thinking about dropping a class, don’t… read more
STEM OPT Extension Info Session
In March 2016, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security published amended F-1 rules for certain STEM majors. These changes provide for an extension of the OPT period by 24 months (a STEM OPT extension). The amended rules will go into effect on May 10, 2016. As such, the International Office… read more
Traveling abroad during the summer? Don’t forget your travel signature!
Summer break is coming soon, so it’s time to start preparing for your international travel plans. If you are traveling internationally, don’t forget that you need a valid travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019 in order to reenter the United States. If your travel signature will be expired upon… read more