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12 Month OPT Reporting Forms
This page is for F-1 International Students who have graduated from Washington University and have approved 12 Month OPT.
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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Forest Park
Written by: Ezinne Arizor, International Student and Scholar Advisor, 03/05/2021.
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Address/Phone/Email Reporting Requirement
SEVIS regulations require the university to report a physical local address, phone number and email address for all F-1 and J-1 students.
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Admissions Process Documentation
Welcome to the U.S. and to the WashU community. We're glad you're here!
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After U.S. Arrival for International Students
After you arrive in St. Louis, see the steps to take to make sure you get off to a smooth start.
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Apply for OPT
Post-Completion OPT Application Step-by-Step Process Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a temporary employment authorization allowing F-1 students the opportunity to gain practical experience in their field of study. Pre-completion OPT […]
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ASK AN ADVISOR: Do I need to tell my OISS Advisor if I got an internship?
12/03/2021 Written By: Jeanne Pizarro, International Student & Scholar Advisor, DSO/ARO Yes! International students must work with their OISS Advisor in order to apply for work authorization so that they […]
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Ask An Advisor: Filing U.S. Taxes as an International Student
Question: What do I need to know about filing U.S. Taxes as an International Student? Answer: One of the most common questions OISS Advisors are asked at this time of […]
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Ask an Advisor: Hiking Spots Around St. Louis
Written by: Claire Seely, International Student and Scholar Advisor Date: 04/23/2021 Question: What Are Some of the Best Hiking Spots Around St. Louis?
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Ask An Advisor: Why is ICE calling me?
10/15/2021 Written By: Lara Jennings, International Student & Scholar Advisor Question: Why did ICE Call me and say my I-94 still needs completed? Answer: Unfortunately, scammers are always trying to […]
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Biking at WashU
Written by: Lara Jennings, International Student and Scholar Advisor, 03/26/2021
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Campus Involvement for International Graduate Students
Get resources for promoting health among international graduate students at WashU.
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Chancellor’s Statement on the Value of the Campus International Community
Read Chancellor Martin's commentary about the ways that international students, faculty and staff enhance the university.
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Community, Government and Media Resources for Undocumented and DACAmented Students
Find additional information and resources available for undocumented students, DACAmented students and students from mixed-status families.
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Dependents of International Students
A spouse or dependent child of an F-1 is given the status of F-2.
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English Language Placement Testing
WashU schools offer placement testing to determine whether their new international students would benefit from English language support.