Hello, everyone! Now that we’re well into the semester, Texas Global and ISSS are kicking off their Language Circles program for the semester. What are Language Circles, you might ask? Well, that’s a great question! What are Language Circles? Formerly known as Partnerships to Advance Language Study (PALS), the Language… read more
international students
Read This Before Finalizing Your Course Registration
Greetings from International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)! We are excited to welcome you back to campus. We also want to make sure you understand your enrollment requirements for the upcoming semester, so you can properly maintain your F-1 or J-1 student visa status. Restrictions on Online Enrollment COVID-19 enrollment… 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
International Student Barometer: Be a Part of the Global Student Voice
International Student Barometer (ISB) Survey Open Through Dec. 16 Studying away from home can be an experience that’s as challenging as it is rewarding. At International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), we care about the experiences of our international students. Therefore, we are pleased to announce that for the… read more
Cultural Adjustment: What Is It, Really?
Hello, international students! I am Dr. Arna Erega. I am excited to begin my second year as a counselor for international students at The University of Texas at Austin’s Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC). In this blog post, I will explore the Four Stages of Cultural Adjustment and what… read more
Extend Your I-20 or DS-2019
Ask yourself… Am I graduating this year? If no, continue to ask yourself: Do I have more work to complete my degree requirements? Will the end date listed on my I-20/DS-2019 form come soon? If so … an I-20/DS-2019 extension is for you! How do I extend my I-20/DS-2019?… read more
Apply to be an International Orientation Volunteer!
Did you attend International Student Orientation when you first arrived at UT? You now have a chance to be one of the friendly student faces welcoming new international students to campus. International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is currently accepting applications for the International Orientation Volunteer (IOV) program, recruiting graduate… read more
What is Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and How to Apply for It
What is Curricular Practical Training (CPT)? Curricular Practical Training (CPT) offers on-the-job experience for F-1 students that is curricular in nature—that is, tied to a student’s program of study. This difference makes CPT a unique pillar of the F-1 student visa program. It blends strictly academic, or classroom-based, learning with… read more
Nonresident Alien Tax Filing Assistance Now Available
Sprintax is available now! Tax season is well under way, and International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is offering tax filing assistance via Sprintax for students and scholars and their dependents who are classified as “nonresident aliens for tax purposes.” Filing your U.S. tax documents is now easier than ever… read more
Travel Update: Proof of Full Vaccination Now Required for Land and Ferry Travel to U.S.
As a result of the rapid global spread of the omicron variant of COVID-19, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Jan. 20, 2022, amended vaccination requirements for all “non-U.S. individuals” entering the United States by land or ferry. What does this mean for F and J students and their… read more
