Category: Newsletter

Note: This post was updated on 9/28/2022 with the recording of the F-1 Immigration Orientation Session for New Undergraduate Students recorded on 9/27/2022. We’re so glad that we’ve had a chance to meet so many of you through the F-1 Immigration Orientation Sessions for New Students. We hosted three different session types: one for new incoming graduate students, one for students who transferred their SEVIS record to UW from another institution, and one for new undergraduate students. We recommend that…

On Ukrainian National Day, the Department of State emailed Exchange Visitor Program sponsors (UW is a EVP sponsor) that we will soon see a Federal Register Notice announcing Special Student Relief for Ukrainian students studying at UW on a J-1 visa. When we receive more information about the annoucement, we will update J-1 students from Ukraine about the flexibilities. For more information, please see the announcement from NAFSA Association of International Educators.

Students graduating summer quarter will have an I-20 program end date of 8/19/2022. Be sure to review the final year checklist that includes reminders for graduating students about the following topics: Apply for OPT after graduation. Transfer your SEVIS record to a new academic program. Prepare to depart the U.S. and travel home after graduation. Not finished with your degree? Review the eligible reasons for an I-20 extension. If you qualify for an I-20 extension, submit your request through the…

We are excited to announce that based on feedback from students and campus partners, we are making changes to our advising availability! Starting Monday, August 22, the ISS will offer F-1 and J-1 drop-in advising for students. Drop-in advising is intended for simple, quick questions about your immigration status. Students will have time-sensitive questions or those who have questions beyond what they can find on the website are encouraged to meet with an advisor during the drop-in advising hours. In-person…

The ISS has just learned about an email scam using our uwissnoreply@uw.edu email account sent to students and possibly parents. This email was not sent by the ISS, it is fake, a scam, and should be deleted. If you received an email like this (image below), please do not click on any links or reply to the email. We recommend you report this email scam to UW Police Department. International Student Services will not send you an email asking for…

Academic Support Programs (ASP) and the Center for International Relations and Cultural Leadership Exchange (CIRCLE) are seeking international undergraduate students to participate in a focus group via Zoom (compensation provided) on Thursday, April 14, or Friday, April 15. In short, the aim of the focus group is to better understand the academic experiences of international undergraduate students at the UW. With this information, ASP and CIRCLE hope to better tailor their services and programs to the distinct needs of international…

We will offer online and in-person services this quarter. ISS Front Desk Hours Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Virtual Front Desk 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Schmitz Hall 459 Friday 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Virtual Front Desk 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Virtual Front Desk Advising Appointments Students are now able to book appointments with our advising team using our Microsoft Bookings calendar. Students should prepare to choose the type of appointment they…

All advising and student services will be offered virtually this quarter. ISS Front Desk Hours Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Virtual Front Desk 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Schmitz Hall 459 Friday 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Virtual Front Desk 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Virtual Front Desk Advising Appointments Students are now able to book appointments with our advising team using our Microsoft Bookings calendar. Students should prepare to choose the type of…

ISS staff are excited to return to campus and we look forward to welcoming our international students back or to campus for the first time! We will re-open our reception desk starting Monday, September 27, 2021. Review the changes to our office hours and services for autumn quarter below. All advising and student services will be offered virtually this quarter. ISS Front Desk Hours Monday – Thursday 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM  – Virtual Front Desk 1:00 PM – 4:00…

The City of Seattle is hosting a vaccine pop-up site on September 24 from 2 – 5 PM in the University District at 1305 NE 47th St, Seattle 98105. For further details, review the Facebook Event page.