Congratulations, Class of 2024! You’re Longhorns for Life, and we are thrilled to welcome you to the global community of alumni at The University of Texas at Austin! Longhorn Nation has no borders. With more than 530,000 alumni living across the globe, the opportunities to network, support and engage are… read more
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Request to Extend Your I-20 or DS-2019
While you wrap up your coursework requirements for the semester, be sure to also take care of your immigration requirements. Remember, you must always have a valid and up-to-date Form I-20 or Form DS-2019 in order to remain in the United States and at The University of Texas at Austin. … read more
Five Ways to Overcome Impostor Phenomenon
Have you heard of impostor syndrome? The psychology world has deviated from that term because the experience is not a disorder or an illness. A more accepting term is “impostorism” or simply “impostor phenomenon.” What is impostor phenomenon? Impostor phenomenon was identified in 1978 by Pauline Rose Clark and… read more
Get Ready to Secure a Job Offer
Attention, international Longhorns! It’s a season filled with both anxiety and excitement: job-hunting season. If you’ve already secured an offer: fantastic! But if you’re still in the process of landing a job or internship: Don’t worry, you’re not alone. The current job market is quite challenging, and the Texas Career… read more
H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Program: Everything You Need to Know
Great news! The U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced a pilot program that allows visa applicants to apply for a renewal of their H-1B visa within the United States! To qualify for this program, applicants must have had their previous H-1B visa issued by a U.S. embassy or consulate in… read more
Scholarship Applications Now Open
International students can now apply for 2024-2025 financial aid and scholarships. Applications are due March 1, 2024 (11:59 p.m. CST). Students will receive their decision notifications in early to mid-April. Information Session Join us for a Zoom information session Wednesday, February 14, at 12 p.m. CST to discuss financial aid… read more
Academic Training: J-1 Post-Completion Employment Authorization
Are you a J-1 student graduating from your degree program or completing your exchange program in Fall 2023? Are you interested in staying and working in the U.S. after completing your program? If so, now is the time to apply for J-1 academic training. What is J-1 academic training? Academic… read more
Graduating in the Fall? Apply Now for OPT Temporary Work Authorization
Are you an F-1 student graduating in Fall 2023? If so, now is the time to apply for Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is here to help you through this important process. What is OPT? OPT is an employment benefit for students with F-1… read more
Read This Before Finalizing Your Course Registration
Greetings from International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)! We are excited to welcome you back to campus. We also want to make sure you understand your enrollment requirements for the upcoming semester, so you can properly maintain your F-1 or J-1 student visa status. Restrictions on Online Enrollment COVID-19 enrollment… read more
Apply for Post-Completion OPT
Are you graduating in Spring 2023? If so, now is the time to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT). Granted by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), OPT is an employment benefit for students with F-1 status to gain practical experience in their major field of study. To successfully… read more
