Are you an F-1 student interested in gaining work experience in the U.S. after completing your degree at UT? If so, you should consider applying for Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). OPT allows students in valid F-1 status to gain up to 12 months of work experience in their field of study.… read more
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Fall 2013 Graduates: Deadline to Apply for OPT is Near!
Did you graduate in December 2013 or have you recently defended your dissertation? Are you an F-1 student interested in gaining work experience after completing your degree? If so, you should consider applying for Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). OPT allows students in valid F-1 status to gain up to… read more
Traveling During Winter Break? Don’t Forget Your Travel Signature!
Thanksgiving and winter breaks are coming soon, so it’s time to start preparing for your travel plans! If you are traveling internationally, please don’t forget that you need a valid travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019 in order to reenter the United States. The travel validation signature can be found… read more
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Reminder for Spring Internships
International students with off-campus internship offers for the spring 2014 semester should apply for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorization as soon as possible. Spring internships requiring CPT must start and end within the spring semester dates, Dec. 22, 2013 – May 17, 2014. CPT is temporary employment authorization directly related… read more
Fall 2013 Q-Drop Deadline: Tuesday November 5th
The Q-drop deadline for undergraduates is Tuesday, November 5th. If you’re thinking about dropping a class, don’t forget about the potential impact on your immigration status. All F-1 and J-1 international students must be enrolled for a full-time course load. Undergraduates must be enrolled for 12 credit hours and graduate… read more
Employment Seminar for International Students and Scholars
International Student & Scholar Services invites you to an Employment Seminar! Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2013 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 to international students and scholars in… read more
Fall Graduates: Apply Now for Post-Completion OPT
Are you an F-1 student interested in gaining work experience after completing your degree? If so, you should consider applying for Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). OPT allows students in valid F-1 status to gain up to 12 months of work experience in their field of study. We recommend that you… read more
Curricular Practical Training for F-1 Students
If you are an F-1 student wanting to do an internship or job at an off-campus location, remember that you need work authorization before beginning employment. Most often, this work authorization comes from Curricular Practical Training (CPT). CPT is temporary employment authorization directly related to an F-1 student’s academic program,… read more
On-Campus Employment Reminder
F-1 and J-1 students may work on campus for 20 hours per week during the fall and spring semester. During the summer and official university breaks, international students may work more than 20 hours per week. Students who are searching for on campus employment should look at the Hire a Longhorn job… read more
Immigration Advisory: Port-of-Entry Information
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers are now required to verify that every international student who enters the U.S. in F-1 and J-1 status has a valid SEVIS record. This means that students in F or J status, as well as dependents, will go through secondary inspection when entering the… read more
