Dear Students,
ISSS and the University have several virtual workshops/events planned for students. Visit
isss.uconn.edu 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*
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
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
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
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
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/
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Arthur Galinat
Associate Director
International Student & Scholar Services
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT
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