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NEW THIS WEEK:
MyISSS COMING THIS WEEK!
This week, we will be inviting you to login to our a new web-based tool - MyISSS (pronounced My I-triple-S).
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The new platform will provide students with access to more information about their immigration records and serve as a streamlined way to communicate with ISS staff and make requests.
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EXPECT DELAYS
The transition to the new software will take us some time and attention. When we launch the new software, there will be delays as we replace our old workflows with new ones.
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Webforms and requests are unavailable until MyISSS launches later this week. In case of an urgent request, please contact us by email. ISS staff will continue to monitor email during this transition.
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There will be no advising appointments available February 7 through 18 to support training and development for advising staff. Advisors will be responding to emails and processing requests during this time, but unable to schedule 1x1 appointments. Seek information on our website or email us at uwiss@uw.edu for support.
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ISS SERVICES DURING WINTER 2022
All advising and student services will be offered virtually this quarter.
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ISS Reception Desk Hours
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9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Virtual Front Desk
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1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Schmitz Hall 459
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9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Virtual Front Desk
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Virtual Front Desk
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Advising Appointments
Students can now book appointments with our advising team using our new appointment management tool.
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The link to book appointments is published on our website.
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Students should prepare to choose the type of appointment they need - your first step in booking will be choosing the category of question you'd like to discuss with an advisor or member of our staff.
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You will be prompted to log into your Outlook account when you access our booking calendar. Use your @uw.edu credentials to log in and view available appointment types and times. We do not offer same day appointments or cancellations.
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Virtual Front Desk
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Staff are available to help you navigate the website, connect you to important resources, and provide general assistance. Staff will admit one student at a time to the Virtual Front Desk – we appreciate your patience! Find more information on our website.
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NEW SCAM TARGETING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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REMINDERS
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WORKING ON CAMPUS?
F and J students must be aware of the rules that cover the basics of on-campus employment for their visa categories - make sure that you have the
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Here are some helpful links:
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J-1 ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT
Make sure you have requested authorization with your AROs in ISS! An ISS Advisor will need to report your on-campus employment in SEVIS. You can request this authorization by completing our form.
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SIGN UP FOR UW ALERT
The University of Washington has developed UW Alert to disseminate information via email, text messages, loudspeakers, website banners and other means, as needed, to keep the campus community informed during emergencies and situations that might disrupt normal operations.
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We strongly encourage all students to sign up for UW Alert today!
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LATE COURSE DROP PERIOD & THE ADVISOR ASSISTED DROP
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ISHIP VIRTUAL FRONT DESK
Through Winter 2022, the ISHIP Office is offering remote services through the Virtual Front Desk. The Virtual Front Desk will be open daily. Our Drop-in Advising will be primarily through the Virtual Front Desk times indicated below. You may also book one-on-one virtual appointments with the ISHIP Counselor by emailing the front desk staff at stdins@uw.edu.
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Virtual Front Desk Schedule – Winter 2022
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- Monday – Friday from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST
Staff will be available to help you navigate the ISHIP website, connect you to important resources, and provide general assistance. Staff will admit one student at a time to the Virtual Front Desk – we appreciate your patience!
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Sessions with the ISHIP Counselor will be available through the Virtual Front Desk on Mondays and Thursdays.
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During these blocks, the ISHIP Counselor will be available for 10-minute consultations. There will be no counseling staff at the Virtual Front Desk outside of these hours.
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NEWS FROM CAMPUS PARTNERS
New social program for international undergraduate students!
Responding to the continued needs for community and support, UW CIRCLE is very excited to launch CIRCLE of Friends (CoF), a space where international undergraduate students can hang out, make friends, get support, and much more!
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- Starting in January 2022, you can drop in the CoF Zoom room every Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays any time between 5:30-8:30pm, to study, to connect, or to engage. We can play board games, do quiet study, or listen to music, so we don't have to be alone or feel isolated.
- In February 2022, CoF will move to HUB 141 to continue supporting you and your friends in person.
- Through CoF, you can also make 1:1 appointments with peer advisors and CIRCLE staff throughout the week. This is meant to be a safe space where you can chat about your unique situations and get help. Feel free to book your appointments here.
Connect with Students & Young Professionals from Mali as a FIUTS Ambassador
Interested in media, leadership, cultural exchange, and French? FIUTS is seeking up to 10 French-speaking UW students to serve as Ambassadors during an upcoming virtual exchange with students from Mali in the new FIUTS Media Literacy and Leadership Program! The time commitment includes three 1.5-2-hour synchronous meetings along with asynchronous communication between February 23rd-May 25th.
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Ambassadors are a critical piece of the program and act as peer mentors, cultural liaisons, friends, and student leaders. Ambassadors learn new skills, build their resumes, make international friends, and have fun! ALL current University of Washington students are eligible to apply. Interested students can apply at www.fiuts.org/ambassadors. Contact Jason Evans (jason@fiuts.org) with questions. Application deadline is February 18th.
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Engineering Career Center Support
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2/8/2022 at 5-6 pm at the HUB 145. Featuring Gail Cornelius, the Director of the College of Engineering Career Center, we will be going over how to navigate the internship search and application process during these complicated times due to COVID. This event is geared towards any undergraduate or graduate students interested in conducting an internship in the near future and this event will include resume/interview/application tips and tricks.
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UPCOMING EVENTS & DEADLINES
- As we prepare for a new quarter, be sure to review the add/drop deadlines & tuition deadlines.
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International Student Career Coaching with CIRCLE: Join CIRCLE for a conversation with Niandong Wang, a senior executive in Silicon Valley, and Serena Wang, a recent Econ graduate working in Strategy and Operations. We will be discussing:
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-How to look for your full-time job/summer internship
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-How to prepare for a job fair (UW Virtual Job Fair on 2/17/2022)
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-How to interview and what to prepare
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-How to negotiate a job offer
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-How to grow as an international student in the US workplace
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- February 1 - February 9: Requests unavailable via ISS website
- February 9: Invitations to join MyISSS sent via email
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Need more information? We offer on-demand and live resources to help answer your questions! Let us know how we're doing by filling out our feedback form.
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