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Dear Students, ISSS and the University have several virtual workshops/events planned for students. Visit isss.uconn.edu<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fisss.uconn.edu%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cd901d50a7c024de914fe08d7d1926f40%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637208299163901656&sdata=xEVLA%2B8v3DY6R4vP%2Bm9aVewTyqEx6a%2FmX%2B00WoNRhow%3D&reserved=0> and scroll down to our calendar of upcoming events for future workshops. Please consider signing up for one of these ISSS events below. Thursday, March 26, 2020 3:00-4:30 EST - *TODAY* Online Workshop: Post OPT Workshop Thesis/Dissertation<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcalendar.uconn.edu%2Fevent%2F75580%2F2020-03-26&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cd901d50a7c024de914fe08d7d1926f40%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637208299163901656&sdata=Vef%2BRN7%2F8hIVHiBvkGDQIayXqV4%2FlsWF6lciNm6D1aY%3D&reserved=0> Are you interested in working in the U.S. after you graduate? You should attend this workshop to learn more about Optional Practical Training (OPT) and how you can use this benefit to legally work or intern in the United States after you graduate. This workshop is intended for Undergraduate and Plan B Master students. This workshop is for F-1 visa holders who are currently studying in a Masters or Doctoral program that has a thesis/dissertation requirement (Plan A Masters and PhD). Attend online: https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=md058c9ae69677d8890f9fb4c999cbe8a<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fuconn-cmr.webex.com%2Fuconn-cmr%2Fj.php%3FMTID%3Dmd058c9ae69677d8890f9fb4c999cbe8a&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cd901d50a7c024de914fe08d7d1926f40%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637208299163911650&sdata=NpijDOwBFaK0RI0Zy%2F2L%2FrCdu5WvK003FSAFuxXBlgQ%3D&reserved=0> Meeting number: 614 389 900 Password: optspring2020 Friday, April 3, 2020 1:00-2:30 EST ISSS Orientation for New J-1 Visiting Scholars @ UConn<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fevents.uconn.edu%2Fevent%2F76966%2F2020-04-03&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cd901d50a7c024de914fe08d7d1926f40%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637208299163911650&sdata=El7EJp%2Fs1qSY9xpsVhoCZqNRPYW99PtvwaX8S%2Bc%2FWII%3D&reserved=0> Visiting Research Scholars and Professors on J-1 visas must attend a new scholar orientation - now online. Orientation topics include: J-1 rules and regulations, Important Immigration Documents and Topics, ISSS Services and Processes, Adjusting to Life in CT https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=m19893acaf090bac1eaff1d9a38ed0492<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fuconn-cmr.webex.com%2Fuconn-cmr%2Fj.php%3FMTID%3Dm19893acaf090bac1eaff1d9a38ed0492&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cd901d50a7c024de914fe08d7d1926f40%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637208299163911650&sdata=KXUHQ2u8KV1mnaklWavK%2Fjmyy1cLrJcl7isaVTmRp%2BU%3D&reserved=0> Meeting number: 616 060 000 Password: scholar2020 Join by phone +1-415-655-0002 US Toll Access code: 616 060 000 Starting Next Week until April 15, 2020 UConn Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, Now Online<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faccounting.business.uconn.edu%2Fundergraduate%2Fvita-program%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cd901d50a7c024de914fe08d7d1926f40%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637208299163921645&sdata=UTWX3nw42x%2BSoN8czfxnP1usoYBOV7Zs0bABfGPtEuE%3D&reserved=0> The deadline to file taxes in the U.S. has been pushed back to July 15, but the UConn VITA program is scheduling appointments now for virtual tax preparation assistance. Appointments start next week and will continue until April 15, 2020. Visit the ISSS website for more information about tax preparation options for international students. https://isss.uconn.edu/tax-preparation-resources/<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fisss.uconn.edu%2Ftax-preparation-resources%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cd901d50a7c024de914fe08d7d1926f40%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637208299163921645&sdata=l3GKrISd9SY21u5k14FLrEQtwpNMusSa5vbS8kwyhGI%3D&reserved=0> ___________ Arthur Galinat Associate Director International Student & Scholar Services UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT GLOBAL AFFAIRS 2011 HILLSIDE ROAD, U-1083 STORRS, CT 06269-1083 PHONE: 860.486.3855 | EMAIL: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> http://isss.uconn.edu<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fisss.uconn.edu%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cd901d50a7c024de914fe08d7d1926f40%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637208299163931638&sdata=%2BxgNbChGPGq7%2B19WITP3dW66epe7a0IFdqQM%2BcaY%2BEk%3D&reserved=0> | www.facebook.com/UConnISSS<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FUConnISSS&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cd901d50a7c024de914fe08d7d1926f40%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637208299163931638&sdata=lUjXZpG2v22SSlxXOGjf9u%2F1PsD%2BJHgs%2BQg0EL69%2Ff0%3D&reserved=0> | ISSS Walk-In Advising: Monday - Thursday 1:30- 3:30 p.m. ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the INTERNATIONAL-L list, click the following link: https://ListServ.Uconn.edu/scripts/wa.exe?SUBED1=INTERNATIONAL-L&A=1