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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.
STEM OPT Updates announced from DHS and DOS
03/04/2022 Written By: Ariel Carpenter, OISS Interim Executive Director (she/her) In mid-January, the Department of Homeland Security announced the addition of 21 academic programs to the STEM Designated Degree Program […]
Student Spotlight: Dohun Kim #WashUTogether
Written by: Lara Jennings, International Student and Scholar Advisor Date: 04/23/2021
Summer Internships and Work Authorization
Written by: Lara Jennings, International Student and Scholar Advisor, 03/26/2021
Taxes in the U.S.
In January and February every year, employers send out W-2 and 1042-S forms to help people with their tax filing for the previous calendar year.
The News on Two-Factor Authentication
The purpose of two-factor authentication is to increase security and reduce the impact of phishing sites when you access WashU student systems remotely or off-campus.
Washington University’s Response to the Proposed Regulations Regarding Duration of Status
Information on Wash U's response to proposed regulations regarding duration of status
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.
WHAM: Can You Pass this Scam Quiz?
“WHAM! Stop the Sham Before It Becomes A Scam!” W.H.A.M. is an acronym used by OISS to help students respond to potential scams. W – Wait, H – Hang up […]