1. Presented by: International Student & Scholar Services Services for International Postdocs

2. ISSS – Who We Are/What We Do Hello! We are a team of advisors who:  Know the demands associated with studying, working and living in another country  Available to assist our international population with matters related to: Immigration, Employment, Health Insurance, Income Tax Regulations, Social Security, Driver’s License, Medical Care, Housing, Financial Aid, Personal Concerns

3. International Office Location 2222 Rio Grande, Suite 2.201C:

4. Top Reasons to contact ISSS  J-1 visitor delayed arrival  Faculty or scholar leaving position early  Offers for outside employment  Increase worker salary or responsibilities  Change in site of activity

5. Reminder: J-1 Scholar Orientation  Exchange Visitors must attend Orientation at ISSS office upon arrival in order to be validated in SEVIS - within 30 days!  J-1 Scholar Orientation is mandatory and has important immigration consequences – it is required by the State Department.  Monday & Wednesday at 2 pm - to be scheduled via the web at: http://world.utexas.edu/isss/scholars http://world.utexas.edu/isss/scholars  We present information about immigration, SSN, taxes, driver’s licenses, and family activities  Scholar must bring: passport, visa, I-94 card, DS-2019 form(s), DS-7002 (if applicable), proof of insurance for the entire family.

6. ISSS Intercultural Programs  programming and special events for international students, scholars, and their families  unique and entertaining social, academic, and cultural activities throughout the year  aimed to assist international students, scholars, and their families as they settle into the Austin community and adjust to living abroad in the United States  http://world.utexas.edu/isss/intercultural http://world.utexas.edu/isss/intercultural

7. Intercultural Programs include:  Language Circles  Friendship Program  Texas Excursions  Faculty & Scholar Social Hour  Wednesday Coffee Mornings (Global Austin, non-UT)

8. Additional Services  Insurance  J-1 Exchange Visitors are eligible to purchase medical insurance through ISSS from the Academic Health Plans/BlueCross BlueShield (AHP/BCBS) insurance company  An Insurance Advisor is available by appointment  More information: http://world.utexas.edu/isss/insurancehttp://world.utexas.edu/isss/insurance

9. Additional Services  Taxes  ISSS provides assistance for filing non-resident U.S. tax returns  Tax Advising appointments are available from approximately February – April of each year  Those paid by UT Austin will be required to complete an online GLACIER profile though Payroll Services  additional information: http://world.utexas.edu/isss/taxhttp://world.utexas.edu/isss/tax

10. Questions? Contact ISSS scholars@austin.utexas.edu scholars@austin.utexas.edu Andrew Thorley, Assistant Director athorley@austin.utexas.edu Shannon Kawa, Senior Faculty & Scholar Advisor shannonk@austin.utexas.edu E Elizabeth Vivirito, Faculty & Scholar Advisor evivirito@austin.utexas.edu Meghan Merchant, Assistant Faculty & Scholar Advisor mmerchant@austin.utexas.edu

11. Department Contacts  Matt Jones is the primary contact for: Athletics, Engineering, Research VP (IC 2, ICES, TACC)  Shannon Kawa is the primary contact for: Business, Geosciences, Executive VP and Provost (Architecture, K-12 Education Center, LBJ, Nursing, Pharmacy, Harry Ransom Center, School of Information), Fine Arts  Elizabeth Vivirito is the primary contact for: Communication, Computer Science, Education, Kinesiology, Law, Liberal Arts, Natural Sciences, Social Work, Student & Financial Affairs VPs  Andrew Thorley is the primary contact for: All departments pursuing or inquiring about U.S. Lawful Permanent Residency for an employee

12. Advising Services & Hours Advising Hours M: 9am-12pm T: 3pm-5pm W: 3pm-5pm Th: 10:30am-12pm F: 3pm-5pm Advising services available for International Faculty & Scholars (appointments required):  J-1 Scholar Orientation - held on Monday & Wednesdays from 2:00-3:00pm  Individual advising appointments  Permanent Residency appointments  Insurance advising appointments  All appointments can be booked on our website at: http://world.utexas.edu/isss/scholars

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