Category: Newsletter

On July 27 – 28, the MyISSS platform used by F and J international students for immigration purposes will be offline while the software vendor, Terra Dotta, migrates the system to a new server. During this time, ISS staff, students, and campus partners will not be able to access the system including related forms and requests. The system should return to normal functionality on Monday, July 29th We encourage students and campus partners to plan ahead to avoid any inconveniences. …

How did you become interested in working with international students? When I moved to Seattle for undergrad, I knew I wanted to learn more about other cultures, and so I studied abroad in Granada, Spain. I earned my undergraduate degree in International Studies and Spanish, which then led me to work in the travel industry for 6.5 years, traveling all over the world. In 2022, I combined my passion for the power of education with my love of learning about…

Written by Ilham Mohamed of Student Legal Services Providing FREE to low-cost legal services to students since 1969. Student Legal Services is an on-campus law office that provides a safe and confidential space for all UW-Seattle, Bothell and Tacoma students who have legal questions or concerns. SLS offers free 40-minute consultations on a broad range of issues such as immigration, landlord/tenant, name and gender marker changes, contracts, discrimination, obtaining a protection order, traffic tickets, criminal cases, and other legal issues….

During the week of May 27th, the ISS team will attend the annual NAFSA professional conference. This conference ensures that our advisors stay updated on the most recent immigration regulations, policies, and issues. Our office will remain open during our regular hours of 1-4 PM. However while our team is away, there will not be any drop-in advising available.  Need help during this time? If you need assistance while our advisors are attending their conference, you can reach us in…

Written by Erin Lee of the Career and Internship Center 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…

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)…

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…

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…

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…

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…