The International Office is holding four separate ITIN drives to adequately prepare international students and scholars for the rapidly approaching 2018 tax season. What is an ITIN and Why do I need one? ITIN, or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, is a taxpayer ID number for international students who are ineligible… read more
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2019-2020 Good Neighbor Scholarship Deadline Reminder
ISSS is now accepting applications for the Good Neighbor Scholarship (GNS) for the 2019-2020 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
Spring 2019: Upcoming Insurance Information Sessions
If you have questions about health insurance and the U.S. healthcare system, the International Office can help! You are invited to attend our monthly Insurance Information Sessions held at the International Office. Topics this semester include: when and where to go for medical care; understanding how health insurance works; overview… read more
Check your I-94 after each entry!
This could save you time and energy in the future! Whenever you enter the country, please check your I-94 record to make sure that you were granted the correct status upon reentry into the U.S. You should do this every time you enter the U.S. in order to check that… read more
Spring 2019 Insurance Waiver Deadline
The spring 2019 Insurance Waiver deadline is coming up! ***Please note that due to an update in our waiver system, all waivers will require 24 hours for the tuition and fee bill to update.*** The deadline to submit your waiver for the spring semester is MONDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2019 by… read more
Are you traveling for the break? Here’s what you need to know before you go!
If you are an international student or scholar and plan to travel this winter break, be sure that you have the appropriate immigration documents. If you are an F-1 or J-1 student, here is a list of documents that you should take with you as you travel: Valid passport Valid visa Valid… read more
Reminder: Dependent & Dental Insurance Deadline
If you are on the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), 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… read more
Last Day to Drop a Course or Withdraw (graduates)
Monday, December 10, 2018 is the last day a graduate student may withdraw from the university or drop a class with required approvals. If you’re thinking about dropping a class, don’t forget about the impact it could have on your immigration status. All F-1 and J-1 students must be enrolled… read more
Fall Travel Signature Drive
Winter travel plans outside of the country? Need a new travel signature before you go? The Travel Signature Drive is a great opportunity to stop by for a new signature on your I-20 or DS-2019. No appointment is necessary. As a reminder, travel signatures are valid for one year (six… read more
Kayaking and Zombies: Foundation Year Students Get Active
This year, the International Office is pleased to welcome twelve new KGSP Foundation Year students to UT Austin. The KAUST Gifted Student Program is a scholarship awarded by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology to top-achieving students in STEM fields from Saudi Arabia. Before beginning their undergraduate programs in… read more