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F-1 Students

 

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATIONS:

New International Graduate Students: Monday September 22nd 2008, 2-4PM Classroom Unit I

New EAP Reciprocity Students: Tuesday September 23rd 2008, 2-4PM Classroom Unit I

New International Undergratuate Students: Wednesday September 24th 2008, 2-4PM Baytree Conference Room D.

NEW OPT RULES: Effective April 8, 2008, the Department of Homeland Security published new rules that directly impact all F-1 students who will apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT), have an application pending for OPT, or are currently engaged in OPT.

F-1 visa holders who are currently engaged in OPT are required to report any changes in any changes to your employment or to your residential address. Failure to do so may jeopardize your status here in the US. Report Changes

Click here to read what USCIS published regarding new OPT rules.

For more information and daily updates click here

 

Scholars

New Scholars Click Here!

Note: ISSS is NOT located at your UCSC department or divisional business office.

We are in Room 107 Classroom Unit (see Classroom Unit Map ).

New and Continuing Scholars are invited to participate in UCSC Friends' Groups!

Click here!

USCIS - Online Change of Address

UCSC Staff and Faculty

Check the new Guide to Using Visitor Visa, Visa Waiver, or J-1 Visa .

 

International Mingle

Attention EAP Returnees & Prospectives, International Students, and Scholars!

Come to the next International Mingle!

When: Thursday, May 15th 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Location: Rosie McCann's Restaurant and Irish Pub downtown Santa Cruz

Come mingle, share stories, and check out the photo contest!