News
Applying for OPT, Undergraduate Internship Survey, February Open Mic, and Tax Information Session
Feb. 08, 2012
1 - ANNOUNCEMENTS
Graduating in May and Planning to Apply for OPT? Apply Beginning February 20th!
Are you finishing your degree in May and planning to apply for OPT? If so, we encourage you to file later this month! OPT applications are typically taking 2 1/2 to 3 months before you get the OPT card. Please see our web site for information on how to apply (http://www.brandeis.edu/acserv/isso/current/employment/opt/index.html). See below for OPT Drop-Off Times and click on the following link for the Check List for OPT Drop-Offs: http://www.brandeis.edu/acserv/isso/current/employment/opt/opt_app_checklist_oct2011.pdf. If you have not attended an employment workshop, we would encourage you to join us for one. See the schedule below for our upcoming employment workshops.
OPT Drop Off Times
Mondays 10am-1pm
Tuesdays 1pm-4pm
Thursdays 1pm-4pm
Fridays 10am-1pm
2 - REMINDERS
Calling all International undergraduate students!! The Hiatt Career Center and Office of the Dean of Arts and Sciences need your opinion!!
Brandeis knows the value of internships and the University is assessing the needs of international students around internships in the US. We need your input!
Please take a few minutes to complete this short online survey to be sure that your voice is heard.
For any questions related to this survey, please feel free to contact internships@brandeis.edu.
Thank you in advance for your time and assistance.
Tax Information Session with Windstar Technologies next Wednesday, February 15, 2-4pm
Alumni Lounge in Usdan Student Center
Read ISSO's full tax email here: http://www.brandeis.edu/acserv/isso/news/january2012/taxes.html
Check out ISSO's Tax Information page here: http://www.brandeis.edu/acserv/isso/tax/index.html
Windstar Tax Software will be available for purchase beginning February 15, 2012.
3-ISSO OPEN MIC
In November 2011, ISSO started publishing monthly submissions written by Brandeis international students and scholars to our Open Mic page on our website. Thank you to all who have contributed so far! Past submissions can be found on the website.
The question or theme for February 2012 is: What was your first impression of the U.S./Brandeis?
Guidelines: Please email isso@brandeis.edu by February 29th with 1-2 paragraphs related to the theme. Was your first impression of the U.S. what you thought it would be like? Did you experience anything unexpected? These are things you can think about as you write. Let us know if you have any questions! Submissions can be anonymous or not-indicate your preference in your email. Also, while not required, feel free to include a photo!
4-WORKSHOPS
Upcoming Employment Workshops this month:
Friday, February 10
CPT (for F-1 Visa holders): 3-3:30PM
OPT (for F-1 Visa holders): 3:30-4:30PM
Academic Training (for J-1 Visa holders): 4:30-5PM
Location: Kutz 215
Thursday, February 16
CPT (for F-1 Visa holders): 3-3:30PM
OPT (for F-1 Visa holders): 3:30-4:30PM
Academic Training (for J-1 Visa holders): 4:30-5PM
Location: Kutz 215
Tuesday, February 21
CPT (for F-1 Visa holders): 3-3:30PM
OPT (for F-1 Visa holders): 3:30-4:30PM
Academic Training (for J-1 Visa holders): 4:30-5PM
Location: Kutz 215
Wednesday, February 29
CPT (for F-1 Visa holders): 3-3:30PM
OPT (for F-1 Visa holders): 3:30-4:30PM
Academic Training (for J-1 Visa holders): 4:30-5PM
Location: Kutz 215
Field Project Employment Workshop
Wednesday, February 8
Time: 12:15-2pm
Location: Heller, G-2
This will be for Heller Coexistence and Conflict students.
SID/Heller Employment Workshop
Thursday, February 9
Time: 12:15pm
Location: Heller, G-1
This will be for graduating MA/MS students interested in applying for OPT (for F-1 visa holders) or Academic Training (for J-1 visa holders)
Next month:
Employment Options Beyond Practical Training with Attorney Richard Costa
March 14, 4:00pm
International Lounge, Usdan Student Center