- Increased Scrutiny of Social Media by U.S. Immigration AuthoritiesU.S. immigration authorities have recently increased their scrutiny of online activity, including social media, as part of efforts to identify antisemitic content or other forms of hate speech. While there has been no official change in immigration law, enforcement agencies are now actively reviewing social media as part of visa screening and adjudication processes. We…by annekauf
- Information on Targeted SEVIS Record ClosuresDear International Students and Scholars, As you may have read in recent news coverage, some international students across the United States have recently had their visas revoked and their SEVIS records terminated. News reports suggest that these revocations and terminations are occurring as a result of political activity related to the Israel/Gaza conflict, past law…by annekauf
Sprintax Tax Webinars for International StudentsIn preparation for tax season, Sprintax will host a series of information webinars about nonresident tax dedicated to the international community. These open informational sessions will run through to the filing deadline on April 15, 2025. Sprintax Open Tax Webinars for Filing Season 2024: March 4, 1:00pm Register March 19, 11:00am Register March 25, 3:00pm Register March 26,…by bradcham
WARNING: Scammers Are Targeting International Students – Don’t Fall for It!Scammers are aggressively targeting international students with fake calls, emails, and letters that appear to be from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Social Security Administration (SSA), and even local law enforcement. They use official-looking email addresses, spoof real government employee names, phone numbers,…by annekauf