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Apr 6 CANCELLED: Form 8843 Party12:00pm

CANCELLED: Form 8843 Party

Monday, April 6th, 2020

12:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Storrs Campus
McMahon Hall, ISSS Lounge, Room 183

Did you know that international students and scholars with no U.S. income may still need to file a U.S tax form? Visit ISSS on April 6 any time between 12 and 5 pm to complete your form!

Come to this session if:

-You were here on your F or J visa in 2019, you had no U.S. income during that year AND you are not a U.S. tax resident.

This generally means:

F-1/J-1 students: You arrived to the U.S. with your F/J visa in 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 or 2015.

J-1 scholars: You have been in the U.S. with your J visa during no more than 2 years of the past 6 years.

What to bring: Your passport, your travel history (dates you arrived/departed from the U.S.)from the past six years, and your Social Security Number or ITIN (if you have one).

F-2/J-2 visa holders must also file an 8843 if they are not U.S. tax residents.

Pizza and refreshments available while they last!

Contact Information: international@uconn.edu
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Apr 6 VIRTUAL Meditation Monday in the Galleries 6:00pm

VIRTUAL Meditation Monday in the Galleries

Monday, April 6th, 2020

06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Other
Virtual - Join on Zoom

Take some time to decompress and relax.

Join UConn Student Health and Wellness and The Benton Museum for guided meditation with Nishelli Ahmed.

This program is open to students, staff, faculty, and the community.

To Join Zoom Meeting copy and paste this link into your browse or download zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/9100335660

Meeting ID: 910 033 5660

Contact Information: Karen Sommer x5084
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Apr 8 CANCELLED: ISSS Coffee Hour: Kenya2:00pm

CANCELLED: ISSS Coffee Hour: Kenya

Wednesday, April 8th, 2020

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Storrs Campus
McMahon Hall ISSS Lounge Room 183

Get ready to travel to Kenya on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 2pm. Pass by for an interactive presentation about the Kenyan culture while enjoying traditional food.

Location: McMahon Hall, ISSS Lounge Room 183

ISSS Coffee Hour is sponsored by International Student and Scholar Services.
At ISSS Coffee Hour the UConn community can make connections while learning about different cultural perspectives through presentations and food. All are welcome!

Contact Information: international@uconn.edu
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Apr 9 Post OPT Workshop Thesis/Dissertation 10:00am

Post OPT Workshop Thesis/Dissertation

Thursday, April 9th, 2020

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Storrs Campus
McMahon Hall ISSS Lounge Room 183

This workshop is for F-1 visa students who are currently studying in Masters or Doctoral program that has a thesis/dissertation requirement (Plan A Masters and PhD).

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.
Sign up at:
http://icworkshops.uconn.edu/

Contact Information: international@uconn.edu
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Apr 13 VIRTUAL Meditation Monday in the Galleries 6:00pm

VIRTUAL Meditation Monday in the Galleries

Monday, April 13th, 2020

06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Other
Virtual - Join on Zoom

Take some time to decompress and relax.

Join UConn Student Health and Wellness and The Benton Museum for guided meditation with Nishelli Ahmed.

This program is open to students, staff, faculty, and the community.

To Join Zoom Meeting copy and paste this link into your browse or download zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/9100335660

Meeting ID: 910 033 5660

Contact Information: Karen Sommer x5084
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Apr 14 CPT/Pre-OPT2:00pm

CPT/Pre-OPT

Tuesday, April 14th, 2020

02:00 PM - 03:30 PM

Storrs Campus
McMahon Hall ISSS Lounge Room 183

This workshop is for F-1 visa students who would like to do an internship or work off-campus before graduating, or for students who have internships and clinical placements as part of your academic curriculum. All internships, work and placements off-campus must be authorized through CPT or Pre-Completion OPT, even if unpaid and required for your class or program.

Come to this session to learn more about how you can benefit from CPT and pre-completion OPT, and how to apply.
Sign uo at:
http://icworkshops.uconn.edu/

Contact Information: international@uconn.edu
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Apr 20 VIRTUAL Meditation Monday in the Galleries 6:00pm

VIRTUAL Meditation Monday in the Galleries

Monday, April 20th, 2020

06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Other
Virtual - Join on Zoom

Take some time to decompress and relax.

Join UConn Student Health and Wellness and The Benton Museum for guided meditation with Nishelli Ahmed.

This program is open to students, staff, faculty, and the community.

To Join Zoom Meeting copy and paste this link into your browse or download zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/9100335660

Meeting ID: 910 033 5660

Contact Information: Karen Sommer x5084
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Apr 22 Post OPT Ugrad/Plan B Master10:00am

Post OPT Ugrad/Plan B Master

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Storrs Campus
McMahon Hall ISSS Lounge Room 183

This workshop is for F-1 visa students who are currently studying in a Bachelor's program, or a Master's program that has no thesis (Plan B Masters). It is also for students in any other degree program that does not include a Thesis/Dissertation as a graduation requirement (e.g. Juris Doctor, PharmD).

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.
Sign up at:
http://icworkshops.uconn.edu/

Contact Information: international@uconn.edu
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