Here's your bi-weekly update from IPC's ISSS office with the latest immigration updates,
student services offerings, and campus involvement opportunities!
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We enjoyed seeing many students, scholars, and faculty at our International Welcome Reception on January 14!
Make sure to check out the other Spring 2020 opportunities in the "Get Involved" section below.
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*TODAY!*
Fri. January 17
- Last day to drop for full refund and add without permission (
IPC registration holds
will be placed back on accounts on January 18)
January 20
- Martin Luther Link Jr. Holiday (no class, offices closed)
February 29 - March 8
- Spring Break (no class, offices open)
March 9
- Last day to drop without academic penalty
March 30 - April 22
- Fall registration window for continuing students
April 10
- Spring Holiday (no class, offices closed)
May 1-7
- Final exams
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ISSS Walk In Hours - Spring 2020
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Stop by the office to speak with a DSO for up to 15 minutes without needing an appointment.
Mondays/Tuesdays 2:00-4:00 pm
Wednesdays 1:00-3:00 pm
Thursdays 9:00-11:00 am
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Tax Season is Here!
Take Action Now
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File Federal Taxes Free with Sprintax
You’re legally required to file a tax return if you worked in the US or received a stipend, grant or allowance.
Even if you didn’t work or receive income in the US, you’re still legally obliged to file Form 8843 with the IRS.
UNCG has arranged
free access to Sprintax to guide you through the process, prepare the necessary tax documents and even check if you’re due a refund.
Sprintax was used by over 165,000 international students and scholars last year, and the average federal refund received (by those eligible) was over
$1,087.
All you need to do is:
- Register and follow the simple instructions
- Complete the online questionnaire
- Enter your unique code SpTx2019UNSG101F in the box on the ‘Review your order’ page
- Sprintax will prepare your tax return.
As a reminder, you must print, sign and mail your documents once you complete the preparation process in the Sprintax software.
If you have any questions, please use the live chat function in Sprintax and the team will be happy to help.
Options for Filing State Taxes for Free
- Learn when, where, and how to file a state tax return as a non-resident alien here.
- Free software options to file for tax return here. The eligibility criteria is different for each software listed.
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Graduating in May?
OPT Applications open February 10!
Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a benefit of the F-1 visa that allows you to work after graduation. USCIS is currently taking 3.5-5.5 months to approve OPT applications, so we encourage you to
apply EARLY!
OPT advising sessions will officially start on January 29 and will take place every Wednesday from 1:30-2:30 pm, Thursday from 9:30-10:30 am, and Friday from 2:00-3:00 pm. To sign up for an advising session or find another time that meets your schedule, email
[email protected].
While waiting for an in-person appointment, please watch the webinar and view the presentation by clicking the buttons below. Most of your questions will be answered in those sources. If you are ready, you can start your OPT request via the ISSS Portal (isss.uncg.edu)
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Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Reminder
Are you required to participate in activities off-campus for your class or major/program this semester?
Make sure to get authorized by a DSO for CPT before starting your new position! Eligibility and application requirements can be found
on our website
. If you have any questions, visit us during walk in hours or make an appointment by emailing [email protected].
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Immigration Options after Graduation Session coming in February
Immigration attorney, Art Serratelli, has generously offered to host a FREE workshop for F-1 visa holders on "Immigration Options after Graduation." If you are considering
changing to an H1B visa, applying for a green card, or changing your immigration status in any way, we encourage you to attend.
Please let us know what time(s) work best for you to attend the workshop on February 12 and/or 13. We will host the workshop at the time when most people can attend. We will announce the date(s) and time(s) of the workshop in the next ISSS Insider.
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Academic Success Workshops
Improve your skills in time management and planning, to study strategies, memory and more!
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Exciting Workshop Offerings
Trouble sleeping? Feeling stressed? Looking for a creative outlet? Check out these great workshops!
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Get Through it in a Group
Connect with other students on campus throughout the semester and discover helpful strategies!
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The 2020 iAmbassadors are here and they are ready to meet YOU!
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International
Coffee Hours
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Weekly relaxation for international students and scholars!
Time to make friends, talk and learn about Greensboro with our ambassadors.
Join us!
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The iAmbassadors invite you to Get Outdoors this Spring!
North Carolina is home to lots of National Parks and trails. We thought you would like to discover the area and want to get out of the city for stress out. The 2020 iAmbassador Team is working with UNCG's Outdoor Adventures to organize a
hiking trip for all international students for spending quality of time while getting to know each other.
Before organizing the trip, we want your input! Please take a moment to
complete the "International Student Hiking Trip Interest Form" below.
Your opinions are always valuable to us!
Outdoor Adventures program is running other trips during the Spring Semester! They offer exciting activities
such as: Skiing & Snowboarding, Caving, Hiking, Canoeing, Rock Climbing, Horse riding and more! Be sure to
contact Outdoor Adventures
directly if you have questions.
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January 31 -
Friday Cultural Fest (Bangladesh
), Faculty Center, 2:00 pm
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FEBRUARY 2020
February 14-
Friday Cultural Fest, Faculty Center (across from the Minerva Statue)
February 24
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Hope Fest
(Community Event), 2:00 - 4:30 pm
APRIL 2020
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Check
SpartanConnect
for a full list of campus events and organizations.
If you'd like your event (on or off campus) to be featured on ISSS insider, please email [email protected].
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feedback form.
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