Please be wary of any phone calls or emails that you may receive from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding your tax situation, especially at this time of the year. International students and scholars are often targeted by anonymous individuals alleging to be individuals working for the IRS, or government… read more
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Travel Reminders
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
GLACIER Tax Prep (GTP) Available
Tax season is well underway and the International Student and Scholar Services is here to help! The International Office is offering free tax filing assistance for students and scholars who are classified as Nonresident Aliens for Tax Purposes via GLACIER Tax Prep (GTP). Filing your U.S. tax documents is easier… read more
Filing Taxes as a Resident Alien
Who is a Resident Alien? As a general guideline, students who have been in the U.S. for longer than 5 years and scholars who have been in the U.S. for longer than 2 years are resident aliens for tax purposes. If you have questions about your particular situation, you can… 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
Tax Form 8843 for Nonresident Aliens
With the tax season upon us, it can be confusing to know what your filing responsibilities are for the year. 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 alien… read more
SXSW 2019 in Austin, March 8-17
Like so many things in Austin, the two-weekend event, South by Southwest, goes by many names. It is usually written as SXSW and is often shortened to “South by” in conversation. Since the first SXSW event in March of 1987, SXSW has grown into the SXSW Conference & Festivals that… read more
Reminder: Spring 19 Dependent/Dental Insurance Deadline
If you are on the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), then please read on! This information does not apply to students currently covered under the UT Select employee health insurance. All current students on SHIP are eligible to add dependents (spouse/children) to their plan. If you would like to add dependents to your… read more
International Tax Information Session
Did you know all international students and scholars are required to file a U.S. tax return? If you are present in the U.S. for any part of 2018, then you will need to file a return even if you did not receive money from a scholarship/fellowship or job. To help… read more