ISSS News - April 2022
Announcements
Last Chance: Request a Free Tax Prep License to File Your 2021 Tax Returns Before April 18
The deadline to file U.S. income tax returns for the 2021 tax year is fast approaching. Any international employees and students who have not yet filed an income tax return should do so as soon as possible.Most years, taxes are due April 15. Due to a public holiday in Washington D.C — Emancipation D...
Last Month to Apply for the 2021-2022 ISSS Emergency Financial Grants
If you are experiencing an unexpected financial emergency, ISSS encourages you to apply for an Emergency Financial Grant.Please confirm you meet the eligibility requirements listed on the ISSS Financial Opportunities webpage prior to submitting an application.Applications must be received by April 2...
Apply To Be An International Student Peer Mentor! (Spring 2022)
Mentor - (noun) - an experienced and trusted adviser. Are you looking to make a positive difference in a new student’s life, create new friendships, and build leadership and intercultural communication skills? Then the International Student Peer Mentor Program is looking for you! The International S...
Immigration News
Opportunity for Academic Training Extensions for 鶹Ժ in J-1 Status in STEM Fields
New Department of State (DOS) guidance allows undergraduate and pre-doctoral degree-seeking college and university students in J-1 status who are pursuing or have recently completed STEM-related studies to apply for an academic training extension of up to 36 months in total or the period of their fu...
Are You an International Student in F-1 Status Completing Your Academic Program Spring 2022? Here are some important reminders
Let ISSS Know!If you are graduating this semester: Email ISSS as soon as possible to let us know you intend to graduate.If you plan to defend your dissertation or thesis prior to the start of the summer term: Email ISSS as soon as possible so that ISSS can provide important information regarding you...
Events
Apr 5 & 19: Virtual Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Workshops
Join our CPT workshop for students with F-1 visa status to learn more about CPT eligibility requirements, the application timeline and request process.
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Workshops will be offered:April 5, 2022 at 3:30 p.m.April 19, 2022 at 3:30 p.m.
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Apr 7: Virtual Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshops
Pre-Completion OPT is an F-1 benefit that provides off-campus work authorization during a student’s degree program. Join our Pre-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) workshops for students with F-1 visa status to learn more about pre-completion OPT, including eligibility requirements, the a...
Apr 8: Final International Coffee Hour of the Academic Year!
International Coffee Hour is a great way to meet people and make new friends! At these events, we drink coffee and tea, snack on desserts and other refreshments provided by CU Catering, and have a great time socializing together.When: April 8, 2022 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.Where: UMC Dining CenterThis mon...
Apr 13: Stress(less) Event for Anyone in the CU Community Impacted by the War in Ukraine
Stress(less) event for anyone in the CU community impacted by the war in Ukraine and crisis in Russia. CU Health and Wellness Services is offering aromatherapy, DIY stress balls, creative expressions, and self-care planning activities. In addition the Office of Victim Assistance will bring handouts...
Apr 14: Virtual Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop
Are you graduating or completing your graduate course work at the end of the fall 2021 semester and interested in working in your major field of study in the U.S.?Join our Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) workshop for students with F-1 visa status to learn more about OPT eligibility...
Apr 19: How to Apply for STEM OPT Workshop
Are you currently in an authorized period of post-completion OPT and interested in the possibility of extending your OPT authorization? If you earned a degree in the U.S. that was in an OPT STEM extension eligible field, then you may be eligible for the STEM OPT extension.Join our STEM OPT extensio...
Apr 15: LGBTQ+ International 鶹Ժ: Challenges and Support Strategies
Join ISSS Director Diana Salazar and ISSS Advisor Ryan Goos as they collaborate with the Computer Science Graduate Student Association (CSGSA)’s Biweekly Antiracism and Inclusion Conversations. These conversations aim to bring awareness and provide education around essential topics of diversity, ant...
Apr 21 & 26: So You’ve Applied for OPT… Now What? Workshops
While on OPT, SEVIS reporting is required in order to maintain your F-1 status. This ISSS workshop is meant to help students authorized for OPT better understand their OPT reporting responsibilities. In this workshop, we will review the following topics: What are the SEVIS OPT reporting requirement...
Apr 22: International Buffs & Company- Earth Day Story Time & Craft
Celebrate Earth Day with a virtual, earth-themed story time and craft!Friday April 22, 2022 at 9 a.m. This event should take 30-45 minutes.Participants will need basic art supplies (e.g., scissors, glue, crayons/markers) and ISSS will provide a packet with additional supplies for the Earth Day craft...
Apr 22-23: Springfest Carnival
Join Health and Wellness Services for a chance to de-compress, laugh and have fun before finals week. Springfest will feature carnival rides, games, food and music. The carnival is open to CU Boulder students, staff and faculty with a current Buff OneCard.Friday, April 22 to Saturday, April 23...
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