Greetings from International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)! We hope you’re enjoying the summer, wherever you may be spending it. For those outside the United States, we’re sharing this gentle reminder that when you head back here to resume your studies, you will need a TRAVEL SIGNATURE on your I-20 or… 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
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
Ready, Set, Travel!
With summer vacation almost here, you may be planning a trip home or to another international destination. We at International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) have set up several events and provided the basic guidelines to help you prepare for your travel. To Prepare for International Travel Attend one of… 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
Traveling abroad during the 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 remember 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
Traveling abroad during the summer? Don’t forget your travel signature!
Summer break is coming soon, so it’s time to start preparing for your international travel plans. If you are traveling internationally, don’t forget that you need a valid travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019 in order to reenter the United States. If your travel signature will be expired upon… read more
Traveling during the break? Don’t forget your travel signature!
Winter break is coming soon, so it’s time to start preparing for your international travel plans. If you need a new signature on your document, take advantage of our TRAVEL SIGNATURE DRIVE. Travel Signature Drive Friday, December 11 9:00 – 11:30 am FAC 330 If you cannot come during the… read more
Are you Traveling Internationally for Winter Break?
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 the date that the document was last signed for travel by an immigration advisor. If… read more
‘Tis the Season for Travel Signatures!
Students, are you planning to travel outside of the United States? As you begin thinking about your Thanksgiving and winter break plans, don’t forgot to obtain a travel signature if you plan to leave the United States. The travel validation signature can be found on page 3 of the I-20 and… read more