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Early Fall 9/19/2022
- Advising Services this week (9/19-9/23)
- Autumn quarter advising services
- Travel Tips & Signatures
- Autumn Wardrobe Recommendations
- Stay safe. Beware of scammers.
- Scholarship Opportunities
Upcoming Events & Deadlines
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ISS &ISHIP Hours this week
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Early Fall Advising Availability
Come see us! This week, we have drop-in advising for F-1 students Monday through Thursday from 2 PM to 4 PM. J-1 students may see an advisor on Thursday from 2 to 4 PM.
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AUTUMN QUARTER ADVISING SERVICES
Our advising schedule for autumn starts next week!
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If you want to learn about CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT, check out the information we have online first! After you're reviewed the information, please join us for group advising sessions this fall. Attending the group sessions give you a chance to learn from other students who may ask questions in the group session.
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On October 13th, we have a general employment workshop for students on F-1 visas! This session will be in ECE 105 on October 13th from 5 to 6:30 PM. Please register for the event!
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In-person drop-In advising is available for F-1 students Monday through Wednesday from 2 PM to 4 PM. We will have virtual advising Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Fridays from 9 AM to 11 PM.
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J-1 students can get advising support on Thursdays. The in-person and virtual options are listed on our website.
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There may be some adjustments for holidays and on days when ISS has other office needs. Please always check the ISS Events Calendar to confirm availability.
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Travel Tips & Signatures
Prepare for travel! Our Assistant Director wants to make sure you don't get stopped by CBP when you're traveling! Please make sure you have a valid I-20 or DS-2019 and travel signature.
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You can check to see if you're I-20 is valid by logging into MyISSS. In MyISSS, your SEVIS Status should show as ACTIVE. If it is TERMINATED or COMPLETED, contact ISS immediately. You likely need a new I-20 before you travel.
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Also, check page 2 of your I-20. Continuing students need a travel signature that is less than 12 months old. Students on OPT or STEM OPT need a signature that is less than 6 months old.
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Students with J-1 visas have travel signatures on page 1 of their DS-2019. If you have questions about your J-1 status, please contact an advisor by emailing uwiss@uw.edu.
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You can request a travel signature by submiting an online Travel Signature request through your MyISSS profile. If you're still residing in the U.S. please also visit us in-person for a travel signature clinics during autumn quarter.
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Wardrobe Recommendations
We asked the ISS Staff what their "ultimate item of clothing or apparrel" they recommend to students to "survive" or manage autumn quarter and here's what they shared!
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- A nice Irish wool sweater - Ed Farnham, program assistant
- Comfy warm boots like blundstones - Ivonne Diaz, advisor
- Layers and a rain jacket - Kim Lovaas, ISS director
- A hat with a brim - Leana de la Torre, advisor
- Waterproof boots - Alisa Sweet, advisor
- A rain jacket - BUT, "the hood must cinch to your head and brim should extend away from your face so you can see where you're going when walking! - Chris Dessert, ISHIP Coordinator
- Cozy sweaters - Jo Anne Marie Ancheta, advisor
- Alternate suggestion: Stay indoors! - Megan Serenco, SEVIS Coordinator
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Beware of Scammers
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Protect yourself. ISS and the U.S. government will not contact you to ask for money related to your immigration status. Calls from unknown numbers about your immigration status are scams. If you get a scam call, hang up. Contact ISS to confirm your status. Or, check your profile on MyISSS to confirm that you have an active SEVIS record. Report the scam to UW Police Department.
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Scholarship Opportunities
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UPCOMING EVENTS & DEADLINES
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ISS & ISHIP Early Fall Quarter Hours
The International Student Services office is open for regular business hours. You can visit our front desk Monday through Thursday, 1 PM to 4 PM.
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The ISHIP Office has a virtual front desk Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 11 AM. An advisor is available to meet with you about insurance Monday through Thursday.
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