presented by: international student & scholar services services for international postdocs
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Presented by: International Student & Scholar Services
Services for International Postdocs
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
International Office Location
2222 Rio Grande, Suite 2.201C:
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
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
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.
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
Intercultural Programs include:
Language Circles Friendship Program Texas Excursions Faculty & Scholar Social Hour Wednesday Coffee Mornings (Global Austin,
non-UT)
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/insurance
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/tax
Questions? Contact [email protected]
Andrew Thorley, Assistant [email protected]
Shannon Kawa, Senior Faculty & Scholar Advisor
E Elizabeth Vivirito, Faculty & Scholar Advisor
Meghan Merchant, Assistant Faculty & Scholar Advisor
Department Contacts
Matt Jones is the primary contact for:
Athletics, Engineering, Research VP (IC2, 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
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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