International Student Services
Newsletter
May 26, 2020
Spring Graduates: On-Campus Work Permission Ends June 12, 2020
Attention graduating students who work on campus (examples: HFS, libraries, labs, TA/RAs, etc)! Question: Your supervisor said it’s okay to work on campus for one quarter after graduation. Is this true or false? Answer: False. Your on-campus work permission ends the last day of your final quarter. Action Required: It is your responsibility to notify…
Spring Graduates: ISS Final Quarter Checklist
Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! Do you plan to stay in the U.S. to work after graduation? Apply for OPT now; allow three to five months processing time. Travel plans after graduation? Review the 60-day grace period information and consider current COVID-19 travel information. You cannot reenter the U.S. in F-1 status after your final…
Health Insurance Options After Graduation
Wondering what your health insurance options are after graduation? Starting Optional Practical Training and need medical insurance? The UW doesn’t offer medical insurance for students after graduation, but there are many companies that offer short-term medical insurance to ensure you can stay continuously covered after graduation. Review our OPT information page for guidance on insurance…
Request an Updated Travel Signature
If you are planning to travel outside the U.S. in the coming months, make sure you have an updated travel signature. Do not wait. Allow up to 10 business days for processing. Processing may take longer during peak times so plan ahead. Things to consider before requesting a travel signature: Review the ISS Coronavirus Information…
May 12, 2020
Form 8843 is Due July 15, 2020
Every international student (F and J status) has an obligation to complete a tax form once per year for the first five calendar years that you are in the U.S. Glacier Tax Prep counts how many days you have been in the U.S. and determines if you are considered a resident or non-resident for tax…
International Student Mentorship Program Application Deadline: May 16
The International Student Mentorship Program (ISMP) is an inclusive community dedicated to leadership and professional development through mentorship and empowerment. Since it’s inception in 2014, ISMP has helped hundreds of students at the University of Washington to find their purposes and passions in and out of campus. The program caters to members’ needs through various…
Deadline May 17 to Use Annual Drop or S/NS Grade Option
Course Drop Deadline Late Course Drop Period ends on Sunday, May 17. U.S. government regulations require international students to maintain full-time enrollment: 12 credits for undergraduate students 10 credits for graduate students While university policies allow students to take fewer credits, this can cause problems with your U.S. government immigration status. To drop a course:…
May 7, 2020
Counseling Center Community Forum
Racism During Our Collective Health Crisis This forum is intended to address the shared pain and create a space to be heard and validated. Additionally, your voice is important. We would love to hear from you on how we can provide support around this issue for the UW community. Date: Wednesday, May 13 Time:…
Transfer Your SEVIS Record Before Changing to a New School!
Are you graduating from UW in spring and starting a new degree at another U.S. school in summer or autumn? Or are you transferring from UW to another U.S. school at the same degree level? Admission to a new school does not by itself authorize an international student in F-1 status to begin studying full-time…
Travel Planning, Information, and Warnings
As you know, travel restrictions and travel options continue to change daily. Before you make any travel decisions, whether to leave the U.S. or return to the U.S., please review the following: Monitor the news for the most current updates on travel. Review our COVID-19 FAQs. Check travel restrictions for the country you plan to…
Off-Campus Summer Internships
Are you interested in getting permission to work off campus in a job related to your degree? Are you planning to find an internship (paid or unpaid)? If so, you will need to apply for Curricular Practical Training (CPT), a form of work authorization for current students. Review CPT information about who can qualify for…
Vacation Eligibility for Summer Quarter
Eligibility Criteria If you can answer yes to all three questions: Did you enroll full-time for autumn quarter 2019, winter quarter 2020, and spring quarter 2020? Do you intend to register full-time for autumn quarter 2020 and beyond? Did you work on-campus less than 20 hours per week for autumn quarter 2019, winter quarter 2020,…
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