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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Join us
TODAY at 2:00 pm in the Faculty Center (on College Ave. near the Minerva Statue) to learn about
Bangladesh from current students!
The celebration will feature
food, music, and more! We hope to see you soon.
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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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Graduating in May?
OPT Applications open February 10!
OPT advising sessions 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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Reminder about Filing Taxes
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
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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.
Additional Resources
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Save the Date!
Immigration Attorney Visit on February 12 and 13
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.
The workshops will be hosted at the following dates and times:
- Wednesday, February 12 from 2:30-4:00pm in Foust 208
- Thursday, February 13 from 12:00-1:30pm in Foust 206
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Ready for Graduate School?
The Academic Achievement Center in partnership with The Princeton Review is facilitating a number of free workshops to help students prepare for their graduate school entry exams.
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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 iAmbassadors.
Join us!
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Join the iAmbassadors on a trip to Hanging Rock on March 21!
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.
Based on your responses, the trip has been set for an all-day visit to Hanging Rock State Park on Saturday, March 21! We will send more information soon on program cost (will not exceed $20/person) and how to sign up. Stay tuned!
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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**Today**
January 31 -
Friday Cultural Fest (Bangladesh
), Faculty Center, 2:00 pm
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FEBRUARY 2020
February 14 -
Friday Cultural Fest, Faculty Center, 2:00-4:00pm
February 23 -
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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