You can read all the OISS Newsletter articles here or view the featured articles at the top for timely tips you can use.
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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: Graduating and Applying for OPT
02/19/2021, written by Lara Jennings, International Student and Scholar Advisor: Learn about applying for OTP at Wash U.
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WHAM! Stop The Sham Before it’s a Scam!
We do our best to warn and keep students informed on the latest scams. But, we are never going to be able to catch them all.
ASK AN ADVISOR: How do I get a Driver’s License as an International Student?
Question: Can I get Missouri driver’s license if I am an international student?
Ask an Advisor: Is Marijuana Legal Now?
The laws around marijuana use in the U.S. have been changing and it can be difficult to know what is allowed and what is not.
ASK AN ADVISOR: Why does OISS keep telling me to print out my I-94 after I travel?
Your I-94 is an important part of your immigration record and changes each time you travel outside the U.S.
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 […]
Biking at WashU
Written by: Lara Jennings, International Student and Scholar Advisor, 03/26/2021
Building Up Spaces of Interfaith Understanding
Supporting the diverse religious, spiritual, and ethical identities and being the liaison to a network of off-campus ministries are some of the new resources that her office provides.
Changes to the H-1B Application Process and What You Should Know
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that it is implementing a registration process in the next H-1B lottery.
Gain English Language Skills with TeachESL at WashU
03/04/2022 Written By: Lara Jennings, International Student and Scholar Advisor Teach English as a Second Language (TeachESL) is a WashU student run learning club that pairs undergraduate English speaking tutors […]