Hi, everyone. We hope you are having a great fall semester! With Thanksgiving and winter break on the horizon, many of you may be planning to travel internationally. Please let this be your gentle reminder that when you do eventually head back to the United States to resume your studies,… 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
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
Apply for Post-Completion OPT
Are you graduating in Spring 2022? If so, now is the time to apply for Optional Practical Training! Optional Practical Training (OPT) is an employment benefit for students with F-1 status to gain practical experience in their major field of study. Timeline to Apply for OPT Apply early! United… read more
Travel Signature News for International Students
Travel Signature Information Are you an international F-1 or J-1 student? Do you have upcoming international travel plans? Make sure you have a valid travel signature on your I-20/DS-2019! The travel validation signature is on page 2 of the I-20 and on page 1 (bottom right corner) of the DS-2019.… read more
The Right Way to Apply for OPT
Did you graduate in spring, or are you graduating in summer? Are you interested in applying for OPT to gain work experience in the U.S.? ISSS can help you! Review the steps to apply on our website. Please note that you need to follow these steps and obtain an OPT… read more
New Restrictions on Travel from India
On April 30, 2021, President Biden signed a proclamation, effective May 4, 2021, suspending entry into the U.S. of nonimmigrant travelers who have been physically present in the Republic of India in the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry into the U.S. The proclamation will go into effect… read more
USCIS OPT/STEM OPT Delays and Flexibility
USCIS is currently experiencing delays in issuing receipt notices for OPT and STEM OPT applications. USCIS has acknowledged these delays and are extending some flexibility to OPT or STEM OPT applications received between October 1, 2020 and May 21, 2021. If you applied for OPT and are concerned because your… read more
Fall 2019 Employment Seminar
Join us to learn about various work visa options! The ISSS Advising Team, along with Immigration Attorney Jason Finkelman, is hosting FREE information sessions on post graduation/completion employment options and work visa types for the international student and scholar population at The University of Texas at Austin. Our event will… read more
Optional Practical Training (OPT) for Spring 2019
Are you an F-1 student who will graduate in spring 2019? Do you want to work in the U.S. after graduation? If you answered yes to both questions, then you want to apply for Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). OPT is work authorization for F-1 students that allows you to… read more
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