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Presented by: International Student & Scholar Services

Services for International Postdocs. Presented by: International Student & Scholar Services. ISSS – Who We Are/What We Do. Hello! We are a team of advisors who : Know the demands associated with studying, working and living in another country

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Presented by: International Student & Scholar Services

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  1. Services for International Postdocs Presented by: International Student & Scholar Services

  2. ISSS – Who We Are/What We Do Hello! We are a team of advisors who: • Know the demands associated with studying, working and living in another country • Available to assist our international population with matters related to: Immigration, Employment, Health Insurance, Income Tax Regulations, Social Security, Driver’s License, Medical Care, Housing, Financial Aid, Personal Concerns

  3. International Office Location 2222 Rio Grande, Suite 2.201C:

  4. Top Reasons to contact ISSS • J-1 visitor delayed arrival • Faculty or scholar leaving position early • Offers for outside employment • Increase worker salary or responsibilities • Change in site of activity

  5. Reminder: J-1 Scholar Orientation • Exchange Visitors must attend Orientation at ISSS office upon arrival in order to be validated in SEVIS - within 30 days! • J-1 Scholar Orientation is mandatory and has important immigration consequences – it is required by the State Department. • Monday & Wednesday at 2 pm - to be scheduled via the web at: http://world.utexas.edu/isss/scholars • We present information about immigration, SSN, taxes, driver’s licenses, and family activities • Scholar must bring: passport, visa, I-94 card, DS-2019 form(s), DS-7002 (if applicable), proof of insurance for the entire family.

  6. ISSS Intercultural Programs • programming and special events for international students, scholars, and their families • unique and entertaining social, academic, and cultural activities throughout the year • aimed to assist international students, scholars, and their families as they settle into the Austin community and adjust to living abroad in the United States • http://world.utexas.edu/isss/intercultural

  7. Intercultural Programs include: • Language Circles • Friendship Program • Texas Excursions • Faculty & Scholar Social Hour • Wednesday Coffee Mornings (Global Austin, non-UT)

  8. Additional Services • Insurance • J-1 Exchange Visitors are eligible to purchase medical insurance through ISSS from the Academic Health Plans/BlueCross BlueShield (AHP/BCBS) insurance company • An Insurance Advisor is available by appointment • More information: http://world.utexas.edu/isss/insurance

  9. Additional Services • Taxes • ISSS provides assistance for filing non-resident U.S. tax returns • Tax Advising appointments are available from approximately February – April of each year • Those paid by UT Austin will be required to complete an online GLACIER profile though Payroll Services • additional information: http://world.utexas.edu/isss/tax

  10. Questions? Contact ISSSscholars@austin.utexas.edu Andrew Thorley, Assistant Director athorley@austin.utexas.edu Shannon Kawa, Senior Faculty & Scholar Advisor shannonk@austin.utexas.edu E Elizabeth Vivirito, Faculty & Scholar Advisor evivirito@austin.utexas.edu Meghan Merchant, Assistant Faculty & Scholar Advisor mmerchant@austin.utexas.edu

  11. Department Contacts • Matt Jones is the primary contact for: Athletics, Engineering, Research VP (IC2, ICES, TACC) • Shannon Kawa is the primary contact for: Business, Geosciences, Executive VP and Provost (Architecture, K-12 Education Center, LBJ, Nursing, Pharmacy, Harry Ransom Center, School of Information), Fine Arts • Elizabeth Vivirito is the primary contact for: Communication, Computer Science, Education, Kinesiology, Law, Liberal Arts, Natural Sciences, Social Work, Student & Financial Affairs VPs • Andrew Thorley is the primary contact for: All departments pursuing or inquiring about U.S. Lawful Permanent Residency for an employee

  12. Advising Services & Hours Advising Hours M: 9am-12pm T: 3pm-5pm W: 3pm-5pm Th: 10:30am-12pm F: 3pm-5pm Advising services available for International Faculty & Scholars (appointments required): • J-1 Scholar Orientation - held on Monday & Wednesdays from 2:00-3:00pm • Individual advising appointments • Permanent Residency appointments • Insurance advising appointments • All appointments can be booked on our website at: http://world.utexas.edu/isss/scholars

  13. Dankeschön Xie xie Tashakkur Grazzii Chezuba Shukriya Domo arigato Mange tak! Siyabonga Thank You!

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