If you are planning to graduate within the next year or two, now is the time to start thinking of the next steps for immigration and employment options. While there are several immigration categories that graduates move on to, the most common visa type is the H-1B. ISSS invites you… read more
Texas Excursion: H-Town Bound–Houston Zoo & Museum District!
Ready for another Texas Excursion? Well, you’re in luck! On Saturday, March 5th, International Student & Scholar Services is H-Town Bound! We’ll be roaming around the Houston Zoo & surrounding Museum District. Located in the heart of the city’s Herman Park and its famous Museum District, the Houston Zoo is essentially a… read more
Post-Completion – Optional Practical Training (OPT) for Spring 2016 graduates
Are you an F-1 student who will graduate May 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 your… read more
Operation I-20 Reprint
Last year, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) updated the look of the I-20 form. You can see what the new form looks like on the DHS Redesigned Form I-20 Fact Sheet. All F-1 students must have the new version of the I-20 no later than July 1, 2016.… read more
Update for Potential Changes to the STEM extension
The STEM extension deadline was for February 12, 2016. Was a decision made yet? There has not been a final decision made on this case. However, on January 23, 2016, the District Court gave Department of Homeland Security an extension to appropriately implement the STEM extension. Now DHS has a… read more
2016-2017 Good Neighbor Scholarship Now Available!
ISSS is now accepting applications for the Good Neighbor Scholarship (GNS) for the 2016-2017 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
Exchange Student Coffee Hour
The first Exchange Student Coffee Hour of 2016 took place on Wednesday, January 27th at Caffe Medici on Guadalupe. With a great turnout of students from around the world we had at least 4 different continents and 7 different countries represented. The Exchange Student Coffee Hours are an informal get-together… read more
Texas Excursion: Explore San Antonio!
All aboard the bus! On February 13th, the International Office will be trekking south to San Antonio. Our first stop? The Institute of Texan Cultures for its 29th Annual Asian Festival. This year we celebrate the Year of the Monkey! The family-friendly event features music, cultural performances, food, fashion, crafts and other… read more
Checking your I-94 record after re-entering the U.S.
It’s important to check your I-94 record each time you enter to U.S. to make sure you were granted the appropriate status and would then have access to any related benefits of that status. Where can I look up my electronic I-94 entry record? If you entered the U.S.… read more
Spring 2016 Texas Excursions! Reserve your tickets now!
Welcome (back), students & scholars! We have new and exciting adventures planned for our 2016 Texas Excursions! Shopping trips, sporting events, historical sites, museums, and natural attractions await you–there’s something for everyone! Take a look and sign up today! Shop Till You Drop: San Marcos Premium and Tanger Outlets Saturday, January 23,… read more
