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NEW THIS WEEK:
DROP-IN TRAVEL SIGNATURE PROCESSING
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Traveling over summer and don't want to submit an online request? Drop by Schmitz 490 for an on-the-spot travel signature! Advisors will be available from 1 to 4 PM on Monday May 23 and Thursday June 2 to sign your I-20s and DS-2019s!
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Note: We will only be able to accommodate issuing signatures during these sessions - please continue to send us your questions via email or our contact form, or schedule an appointment!
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DID YOU KNOW...
You can check the status of your submitted requests in MyISSS? Access the 'Requests and Documents' section and check your 'Pending Requests' box for the status message. You can be confident that if the status says 'submitted', the ISS Advising Team is working on your request!
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GRADUATING THIS QUARTER? START THINKING ABOUT WHAT IS NEXT!
Many students apply to graduate in spring quarter - now is a great time to start thinking about what's next!
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| Be sure to review the final year checklist - this checklist includes reminders for ALL graduating students, including: |
| We know that these transitions can be highly stressful, so we have prepared thorough checklists and resources for, wherever your path may lead! |
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ISS SERVICES DURING SPRING 2022
We will offer hybrid online and in-person services during spring 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
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 - the first step in booking will be choosing the category of question 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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ISHIP VIRTUAL FRONT DESK
Through Spring 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 – Spring 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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COVID-19 TESTS FOR ISHIP MEMBERS
ISHIP members have several ways to get tested for COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost.
Get no cost at-home test kits
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- At an in-network pharmacy. Find an in-network pharmacy near you by signing in to your account on lifewiseac and searching Find a Doctor.
- Online at gov. Limit one order per household.
- Online through ExpressScripts. Set up an account and get a kit shipped to your home.
If you do pay for a COVID test, you can get reimbursed for the cost by submitting a claim form.
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- Download and print the claim form
- Fill out the form
- Follow the directions and send the completed claim form to the address on the form
Check out these links to find an in-person testing location near you:
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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
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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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LATE COURSE DROP & THE ADVISOR ASSISTED DROP
| Need to drop a class? You have two options: |
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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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CHANGES TO REPORTING YOUR PERMANENT ADDRESS
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- Has your permanent address in your home country changed? Here's what you need to know about reporting:
- Report via MyISSS: Use the 'Contact Information Update' form to submit the change. ISS staff will report this information to the U.S. Government by updating your SEVIS record.
- Report via MyUW: Make the change directly in MyUW - this will update the UW student database but not MyISSS or your SEVIS record. When you graduate, your diploma will be sent to your permanent address in the UW student database.
SEVIS REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION
Each quarter, the ISS office is required to provide a report of full-time enrolled students to the U.S. government - we refer to this process as quarterly SEVIS registration. In the past, we have provided SEVIS Registration Receipts confirming your successful registration each quarter. Now, you are able to access this information directly in your MyISSS profile.
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- Log in to your MyISSS profile
- Navigate to the 'Request and Documents' page
- Scroll down to the box labeled 'Completed Requests' and look for record of a completed registration request.
- A completed registration request indicates that you have been confirmed as meeting the requirements of your status
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UPCOMING EVENTS & DEADLINES
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Let us know how we're doing by filling out our feedback form.
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