U.S. Customs and Immigration Services recently announced changes to their policy regarding violation of status and the accrual of unlawful presence. While these changes will not affect the majority of our students, it is important to be aware of potential consequences should you violate your F-1 or J-1 status. What… read more
Fall 2018 Employment Seminar
Join us to learn about various work visa options! The ISSS Advising Team, along with special guest speaker Attorney Maggie Murphy, is hosting FREE information sessions on post graduation/completion employment options, work visa types, and permanent residency for the international student and scholar population at The University of Texas at… read more
Fall 2017 Q-Drop Deadline: Tuesday, November 7
Tuesday, November 7, 2017, is the last day an undergraduate student may withdraw from the University or drop a class. It is also the last day undergraduate and graduate students may change registration for a class to a pass/fail basis. If you are thinking about dropping a class or withdrawing… read more
A Guide To Taking Online Courses And Maintaining Immigration Status
Registering for spring online classes? Maybe you are not maintaining status by doing so… You have many things to consider when choosing classes. Will the course you want fit into your degree requirement? Will you have time to go out with your friends and balance the work load for the… read more
Check your I-94 after each entry!
This could save you time and energy in the future! Whenever you enter the country, please check your I-94 record to make sure that you were granted the correct status upon reentry into the U.S. You should do this every time you enter the U.S. in order to check that… 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
Reminder: Check I-94 upon entry to the U.S.
If you traveled internationally over the winter break or anytime recently, please check your I-94 record to make sure that you were granted the correct status upon reentry into the U.S. You should do this every time you enter the U.S. in order to check that you are granted the… read more
Travel Reminders!!!
With Thanksgiving break around the corner, we here at the International Office know that many of you may be traveling out of the country. Always remember to carry the following with you: Unexpired passport (valid at least 6 months into the future) Valid visa. If it has expired, you will… 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
Q-dropping classes for International Students
Like all students studying at UT Austin, you are permitted to Q-drop a class or multiple classes if you follow University Procedures and get the necessary signatures on the Q-drop form. The deadline to Q-drop a class for the fall 2016 semester is November 1 for undergraduate students & December 5 for graduate… read more
