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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Time to Apply for OPT Temporary Work Authorization
Are you an F-1 student graduating in Spring 2024? If so, now is the time to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT). International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is here to guide you through this important process. What is OPT? Optional Practical Training is an employment benefit for students… 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
Graduating in Summer? Read this!
In-Person Enrollment Required Are you an F-1 or J-1 student? Will you be graduating this summer? If so, be prepared to enroll in enough in-person or hybrid courses this summer. The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) COVID-19 guidance is expiring at the end of the Spring 2023 semester. We… read more
Renew to Extend an Expiring I-20/DS-2019
Is your I-20/DS-2019 expiring this December? Renew it if you are not graduating yet! Attention, F-1 and J-1 students: Is your I-20 or DS-2019 expiring this semester? Do you need more time to finish your studies? If so, you will need to extend your I-20/DS-2019. How do I extend my… read more
Is your I-20/DS-2019 expiring this December? Renew it if you are not graduating yet!
Attention F-1 and J-1 students! Is your I-20 or DS-2019 expiring this semester? Do you need more time to finish your studies? If so, you will need to extend your I-20/DS-2019. How do I extend my I-20/DS-2019? First, contact your academic advisor. Ask for their email address and let them… read more
Graduating in fall? Apply now for OPT!
Are you graduating this semester? Do you plan to gain some U.S. work experience in your field after you graduate? Now is the time to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT)! Why should I apply for OPT now? United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can take several months to… read more
Employment Seminar for International Students & Scholars
International Student & Scholar Services invites you to an Employment Seminar! Date: Wednesday February 22, 2017 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… read more
Planning to Graduate in Absentia?
Graduating “In Absentia” means that you will complete your degree requirements as a non-registered student. Not sure what this means? For example, say you complete your thesis after the summer semester submission deadline but before fall classes begin. You then apply for in absentia graduation: you will not be a… read more