We know that many of you are busy applying for summer internships or making post-graduation plans. The Career and Internship Center is here to help you navigate the job-search process. We’ve written a few tips below to help students both early in their studies and finishing their degrees. Gain Experience as Early as Possible: Take initiative in class projects, engage in RSOs, and/or secure an on-campus job to gain practical experience. In the U.S., employers don’t just care about your…
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DHS Announces Special Student Relief for Students from the Palestinian Territories
Summary On April 12, 2024 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) extended Special Student Relief (SSR) to Palestinian F-1 students experiencing economic hardship due to the humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian Territories. The designation suspends certain on-campus and off-campus regulations and is set to expire on June 13, 2025. What is Special Student Relief? Special Student Relief (SSR) is the suspension of specific immigration regulations for F-1 students who face unexpected hardship due to a situation in their home country….
DHS Extends Special Student Relief for Students from Ethiopia
Summary On April 12, 2024 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) extended Special Student Relief (SSR) to F-1 students from Ethiopia through December 12, 2025. The original SSR notice was set to expire on June 12, 2024. What is Special Student Relief? Special Student Relief (SSR) is the suspension of specific immigration regulations for F-1 students who face unexpected hardship due to a situation in their home country. SSR typically provides eligible students flexibilities related to employment and enrollment requirements….
Reminders about Work Authorization
Many of our F-1 international students are applying for summer internships and post-graduation jobs which we know is an exciting but stressful process. To work off campus, whether an internship during your studies or a job after graduation, you must apply for authorization. We’ve put together a few reminders about work authorization and your immigration status. Internships, Trainings, and Off-campus Work Require Authorization To work off campus during your studies, you likely need to apply for Curricular Practical Training (CPT)…
Update Your ISHIP Coverage for Summer
As an F-1 or J-1 international student, you are required to have health insurance. Most students are automatically enrolled in the International Student Health Insurance Plan (ISHIP) which has 2 different rates: quarterly and annual. What is the difference between the quarterly and annual rates? The Quarterly coverage is applied every quarter once you register for classes. If you do not register for classes in a quarter, including summer, you will not be enrolled in insurance. However, the Annual coverage…
DHS Extends Special Student Relief (SSR) for Students from Burma
Summary On March 22, 2024 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) extended Special Student Relief (SSR) to F-1 students from Burma through November 25, 2025. The original SSR notice was set to expire on May 25, 2024. What is Special Student Relief? Special Student Relief (SSR) is the suspension of specific immigration regulations for F-1 students who face unexpected hardship due to a situation in their home country. SSR typically provides eligible students flexibilities related to employment and enrollment requirements….
ISS Services Are Changing Spring 2024
Spring quarter means warm weather and cherry blossoms! For the ISS team, it is also the busiest time of the year. Many of our F and J international students are applying for summer or post-graduation work authorizations such as CPT and OPT. To better support you throughout this busy time, we are making a few changes to our services. Live Online Chat Support We are happy to announce that you are now able to connect directly with our team through…
DHS Extends Special Student Relief (SSR) for Students from Venezuela
Summary On March 11, 2024 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) extended Special Student Relief (SSR) to F-1 students from Venezuela through September 10, 2025. The original SSR notice was set to expire on March 10, 2024. What is Special Student Relief? Special Student Relief (SSR) is the suspension of specific immigration regulations for F-1 students who face unexpected hardship due to a situation in their home country. SSR typically provides eligible students flexibilities related to employment and enrollment requirements….
Tips for Visiting ISS during the Spring
By Paulina, International Undergraduate Student Spring is right around the corner! As the busiest time at the ISS office approaches, here are some tips for visiting ISS during the spring. Tip #1: Visit us as early as possible. Immigration requests usually include new and confusing language making them challenging for students to navigate. Getting ahead on requests can be very helpful when you have many questions or when a process is new to you. You can learn about something most…
Campus Spotlight: Career and Internship Center
The Career & Internship Center equips Huskies to integrate their holistic UW experience and create boundless futures. We envision a future where every Husky graduates with the skills, experience, professional connections, and academic knowledge to pursue careers that lead to personal fulfillment, financial wellness, positive contributions to workplaces and communities, and continued engagement with the UW family. Winter quarter is a great time to look for summer internships. Did you know that Handshake currently has over 10,000 internship postings? Or that…