Written by: Ezinne Arizor, International Student and Scholar Advisor, 03/05/2021.
Tag: OISS Newsletter
OISS Newsletters
View the collected OISS Newsletters: keep up to date and review any articles you may have missed.
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.
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
Get to Know Your Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, Dr. Mark Kamimura-Jiménez.
We are eager to officially introduce and welcome our new Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, Dr. Mark Kamimura-Jiménez (he/him/his) who oversees CDI, OISS, and the Office for Religious, Spiritual and Ethical Life here at WashU.
OISS’ Commitment to “Stay Connected”
Learn about the various ways you can stay connected to OISS during this time.
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 […]
Some Good News for International Students: Judge Rules in Favor of F-1 Students on Unlawful Presence
On February 06, 2020, a Judge granted summary judgement in favor of international students and their institutions regarding the August 2018 changes to unlawful presence.
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.
Ask an Advisor: Do I need a job offer before applying for OPT?
Optional Practical Training (OPT) is an F-1 work benefit that authorizes students to work in the U.S. for up to 12-months to gain practical work experience in their field of study.