The International Office has been alerted of a new scam targeting taxpayers regarding a fraudulent CP2000 notice which requests payment to the IRS. Please review the two documents below to see the differences between a legitimate CP2000 and the fake CP2000: Real CP2000 vs. Fake CP2000 The fake CP2000 is noted with… read more
Exchange Students at UT
Reciprocal exchange students come from partner universities around the world and stay at UT Austin for one or two semesters. This fall we have about 400 exchange students who are enthusiastically studying at UT and exploring Austin. The fall 2016 exchange student cohort has already given back to the community… read more
ITIN Drive!
The International Office is holding an ITIN drive to adequately prepare international students and scholars for the approaching 2017 tax season. Why ITIN? ITIN, or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, is a taxpayer ID number for international students who are ineligible for a Social Security Number and who do not currently have… 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
Texas Excursion: Sweet Berry Farm
A cool breeze rustling through leaves, pumpkin spice lattes at Starbucks, and cheers at the UT football game…all these things mean one thing: fall is almost here! What’s a better way to ring in the season than taking a visit to a classic American farm? Sweet Berry Farm located in Marble… read more
Yangtze U arrives for ACIP 2016!
ACIP 2015 at the Texas Capitol September 17th marks the return of the International Office’s U.S Academic and Culture Immersion Program (ACIP). Thirty students from Yangtze University will spend three weeks at UT in this intensive program centered around five main components: American culture & intercultural communication, exploratory academic content, leadership workshops, community service,… read more
Optional Practical Training (OPT) for Fall 2016
Are you an F-1 student who will graduate in Fall 2016? Are you wanting to work in the U.S. after graduation? If you answered yes, then you want to apply for Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). OPT is a work authorization for F-1 students that allow you to work in… read more
GPT 2016–Connecting UT with East & Southeast Asia!
It’s back! The Global Professional Training (GPT) for East and Southeast Asia returns to campus October 21 & 22! 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 East and Southeast Asia. This… read more
Texas Excursion: Hallo, Hill Country! Visit to Enchanted Rock & Fredericksburg
With the semester in full swing, it’ll soon be time to take a little break from your studies and let your mind rejuvenate with a scenic hike and exploring one of Texas’s small towns in the hill country. On Saturday, September 24th, join International Student & Scholar Services as we… read more
Texas Excursion: Explore San Antonio!
Explore more of Texas in San Antonio! We’ll start off the day by meandering the San Antonio Botanical Garden featuring Winged Wonders (showcasing Texas butterflies and hummingbirds). The afternoon is yours to check out The Alamo, Texas’s most visited landmark, and stroll the famous River Walk to check out local… read more
