Spring Break is around the corner, and travel plans are in full swing. Read further to understand how F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors can safely and smoothly re-enter the United States after traveling internationally. Valid Travel Signature A valid, unexpired travel signature on your immigration document (I-20 or DS-2019)… read more
Get Ready to Secure a Job Offer
Attention, international Longhorns! It’s a season filled with both anxiety and excitement: job-hunting season. If you’ve already secured an offer: fantastic! But if you’re still in the process of landing a job or internship: Don’t worry, you’re not alone. The current job market is quite challenging, and the Texas Career… read more
H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Program: Everything You Need to Know
Great news! The U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced a pilot program that allows visa applicants to apply for a renewal of their H-1B visa within the United States! To qualify for this program, applicants must have had their previous H-1B visa issued by a U.S. embassy or consulate in… read more
Scholarship Applications Now Open
International students can now apply for 2024-2025 financial aid and scholarships. Applications are due March 1, 2024 (11:59 p.m. CST). Students will receive their decision notifications in early to mid-April. Information Session Join us for a Zoom information session Wednesday, February 14, at 12 p.m. CST to discuss financial aid… read more
Truths of International Study that Nobody Talks About
Moving from your own country to study in the United States can seem like a journey of a million steps. So once you’ve done the hard work of gaining admission to The University of Texas at Austin, you might be surprised by this fact when you arrive on campus: The… read more
The Orange Bike Project: An Affordable Way to Explore Austin
An Affordable Way to Explore Austin Did you know that Austin is a wonderful city to experience by bike? Dedicated bike paths, protected bike lanes and bike racks on all Capital Metro buses make it easy to get to and from campus from many different parts of the city. Not… read more
Addressing Perfectionism
You may have heard people say something like, “Perfect is the enemy of good.” But what does that mean? It’s a common response to the way that many people focus on perfection in every area, keeping themselves from improving or finishing a project. Although it’s good to strive for quality,… 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
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
Academic Training for J-1 Students
Are you interested in doing a summer internship following your exchange program at UT Austin? Or maybe you are a Ph.D. student who has a postdoctoral research opportunity following graduation? Or maybe a degree-seeking student wanting to do a summer internship? If so, and if you are in the United… read more
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