Who is a Nonresident Alien for Tax Purposes? Generally, students who have been in the U.S. for five years or less as of 2013 and scholars who have been in the U.S. for two years or less as of 2013 are nonresident aliens for tax purposes. If you are uncertain… read more
Employment Seminar for International Students and Scholars
International Student & Scholar Services invites you to an Employment Seminar! Date: Tuesday March 4, 2014 Time: 6:00 – 8:30 pm Location: Peter O’Donnell Jr. Building (POB) (Room 2.302 for F-1 Students / Room 2.402 for J-1 Students & Scholars) The seminar will focus on employment options that are available… read more
Inviting Family & Friends to Visit
Did you know that you can invite family and friends to visit you during your time at UT Austin? Documentation from the ISSS is not necessary to invite your guests; however, you will need to send some documentation to your invitee. Recommendations: Write an invitation letter, in English and in… read more
Orchestrating O-1 Visas
This week the Menuhin Violin Competition is taking place in Austin; this is the first time in 30 years that this international competition is taking place in the United States. The Menuhin Competition was founded in 1983 by Yehudi Menuhin and is a 10 day violin competition showcasing international musical… read more
Canadian Ambassador to Visit UT Austin
H. E. Gary Doer, Canada’s Ambassador to the United States, will be visiting UT Austin to speak about the Keystone Pipeline. Date: March 7, 2014 Time: 9:00 am Location: Study Activity Center (SAC), Room 2.120 For questions regarding this event, please contact Jessica Smith at jsmith@jsg.utexas.edu
Important Survey for Undergraduate International Students
International Student & Scholar Services requests that undergraduate international students complete a survey about their experience in the United States. The survey is being conducted by World Education Services in New York and NAFSA: Association of International Educators in Washington, DC. Results of the survey will help us better understand… read more
Award Opportunity: Summer General ISSS Financial Aid
Summer General ISSS Financial Aid Applications are now available. This financial need-based award (worth up to $1,500) is applied directly onto the summer tuition bill. Please note that the award amount cannot exceed the tuition bill balance. Students who have experienced a recent change in their financial status or are not… read more
Tax Information for Resident Aliens for Tax Purposes
Who is a Resident Alien for Tax Purposes? Generally, students who have been in the US for longer than 5 years and scholars who have been in the US for longer than 2 years are resident aliens for tax purposes. If you have questions about your particular situation, you can… read more
Vision Discounts for BCBS Members through Blue365
Did you know? If you are a BlueCross/BlueShield (BCBS) plan holder, you qualify for vision discounts with certain vision providers. Both the UT Student Health Insurance Plan and the UT Select employee insurance are BCBS plans. To claim this discount, just register online for the Blue 365 program, which offers BCBS… read more
University Health Services Mobile Site
The University Health Services (UHS) is now mobile! The UHS website healthyhorns.utexas.edu is now at your fingertips whenever and wherever you have your smart phone. Easily access the Nurse Advice Line, schedule your appointments, log into MyUHS, and much more!
