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
Optional Practical Training (OPT) for Spring 2019
Are you an F-1 student who will graduate in spring 2019? 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
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
Request Services Through myIO
Need CPT for an internship this summer? Is your I-20/DS-2019 expiring, but you need an extension of stay to complete your program next semester? Want to take a course at another university and need a letter of concurrent enrollment? Now you can request all of these things (and more!) online.… read more
Spring 2019 Employment Seminar
ISSS, along with special guest speaker Attorney Todd Fowler, will be hosting FREE information sessions on post-completion/graduation employment options, different work visa types, and permanent residency options for international students and scholars at The University of Texas at Austin. The sessions will be held in the Peter O’Donnell Jr. building… read more
Spring 2019 ITIN Drives
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
