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
Extended Advising Hours May 1-17
There will be extended advising hours for international students from May 3 – 17 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. with the exception of the lunch hour from 12-1 p.m. Please visit our website to schedule an appointment. As always, the services below do not require an… read more
Maintaining Status: Stay Enrolled Full-Time
The add/drop deadline for undergraduates is Monday, April 1. 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
Apply Now for Post-Completion OPT for Spring Graduation
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
Spring Break Travel: Are you prepared?
Are you traveling during Spring Break? Make sure that you have the appropriate immigration documents. Review Your I-20 or DS-2019 Don’t forget to check your I-20/DS-2019 for a valid travel signature: Look at page 3 of the I-20 (F-1 students) or page 1 of the DS-2019 (J-1 students/scholars) and check… read more
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