Continuing F-1/J-1 students can travel abroad and return to the U.S. to resume their studies. Please review the information below before traveling this winter recess: 1. International students must have a valid travel signature on their I-20/DS-2019 to re-enter the U.S. in F-1/J-1 status. Each travel signature is valid for one year from the date…Continue Reading Travel and Emergency Contact Information
Month: December 2024
OIS Will be Closed for Winter Recess – December 24, 2024 to January 5, 2025
OIS will close for winter recess at 4:30 PM on Monday, December 23, 2024, and reopen at 8:30 AM on Monday, January 6, 2025. Requests submitted during the closure will be processed starting Monday, January 6, 2025. The OIS email account will be checked periodically during winter recess. Only urgent emails will receive a response; all…Continue Reading OIS Will be Closed for Winter Recess – December 24, 2024 to January 5, 2025
Top Myths About the H-1B Visa
Are you considering applying for a H1-B visa after OPT? As you then already know, the H-1B visa provides you with an opportunity to accept employment from a company looking for graduate level workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise in specialized fields. A total of 85,000 such visas are made available…Continue Reading Top Myths About the H-1B Visa
Meet Tommy: Your Virtual Assistant
Meet Tommy: Your Virtual Assistant Tommy is a virtual chatbot available 24/7 to assist you with your F-1 and J-1 immigration-related questions. Tips for Asking Questions Be Clear and Concise: Formulate your questions clearly and keep them straightforward. One Question at a Time: Limit your inquiries to one question per submission for the best response….Continue Reading Meet Tommy: Your Virtual Assistant
Community Safety Advisory: Burglary Prevention
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) has received several reports of home burglaries where thieves have been able to enter students’ homes through unlocked doors. Some of these burglaries have happened while students were at home. Please help DPS protect you and prevent burglaries by following the crime prevention tips below: Protect your home, apartment,…Continue Reading Community Safety Advisory: Burglary Prevention
Beware of Scams!
Students across the country are being targeted by phone scams. Callers spoof their phone numbers and identify themselves as officers from local and/or foreign police departments, FBI, Homeland Security, IRS, and even students who claim to being looking for roommates. They have aggressive phone tactics where they make-up fake scenarios and threaten to arrest and…Continue Reading Beware of Scams!