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Presented by: International Student & Scholar Services Services for International Postdocs
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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
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International Office Location 2222 Rio Grande, Suite 2.201C:
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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
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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 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.
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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 http://world.utexas.edu/isss/intercultural
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Intercultural Programs include: Language Circles Friendship Program Texas Excursions Faculty & Scholar Social Hour Wednesday Coffee Mornings (Global Austin, non-UT)
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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/insurancehttp://world.utexas.edu/isss/insurance
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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/taxhttp://world.utexas.edu/isss/tax
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Questions? Contact ISSS scholars@austin.utexas.edu scholars@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
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Department Contacts Matt Jones is the primary contact for: Athletics, Engineering, Research VP (IC 2, 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
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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
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