International Student Services at St. Edward’s University: Serving F-1 and J-1 Students

The International Student Services Manual has been designed to help new international students make the transition to studying in the USA and to serve as a reference for continuing international students. ISS encourages you to review the resources and guidelines provided in the manual and to contact ISS if you have any further questions!


Adjustment


Cultural Adjustment

Getting To and Around Austin

Banks

Phone Companies

Exploring Austin (including Food places)

Beware of Scams

Academics


Enrollment Requirements

Transferring to Another Institution

Employment


What are my employment options as a F-1/J-1 student?

How do I find a job?

Can I volunteer as a F-1/J-1 student?

Name Image Likeness (NIL)

How to get Curricular Practical Training (CPT)?

Optional Practical Training: OPT and STEM OPT

U.S. Employer's Guide to Hiring F-1 International Students

Tax Returns


Understanding Your U.S. Income Tax Obligations

Do not know where to start? Start by answering these questions!

What is Glacier Tax Prep?

Nonresident vs. Resident for Tax Purposes

How to File: Steps for Fulfilling Tax Requirement

Campus Life


Campus Resources

When should you contact ResLife?

Student Involvement

Immigration


Tips to Stay in Status

Report Changes: Your Responsibility

Traveling as a F-1/J-1 Student? Check this out!

I lost my passport. What do I do?

After Graduation

What to Remember as a F-2 Dependent

Your Rights as an International Student in the United States

How to Apply for Important Documents?


How to Apply for a Social Security Card

How to get an ITIN if you do not have a SSN?

How to Apply for a Driver’s License or Identification Card

Tips on How to Apply for Employment Authorization Document

Checklists, Forms, and Flyers


Checklists, Forms, and Flyers

<aside> 👉 ISS is happy to help you with any questions or concerns that you may have. Here is our contact information!

Location: Moody Hall 102 (Check-in at the Moody Atrium Student Kiosk)

Walk-in hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Phone number: 512-428-1051

Email address: [email protected]

Jacob Harris: [email protected] or make an appointment

Rocio Zuniga: [email protected] or make an appointment

Make an appointment for OPT here

Make an appointment for U.S. Tax Returns here

Follow ISS on Instagram @stedsiss

Join us on LinkedIn St. Edward’s University International Student Services

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<aside> 🚨 Disclaimer: The ISS staff will provide regulatory and practice information related to F and J status, as it stands at the time of the consult. Regulatory content is designed for SEU students, and is not intended to constitute legal advice and is not a substitute for legal counsel.

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