Dear International Students,

Greetings from the Office of International Education. We are emailing you today with an invitation to attend a wonderful and very colorful event that is celebrated by many members of our international student community - Holi! The Office of International Education is partnering with the Nepalese Student Association, Indian Mavericks Society, Multicultural Affairs, and the Follet Student Leadership Center to celebrate Holi outside the UTA Library from 2:00-4:00pm next Thursday, March 10th. Please stop by for some fun, photos and great memories. There's a limited number of giveaways and colors to go around, so don't miss out 

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Good afternoon,

Are you searching for a job or internship? Next week, the Lockheed Martin Career Development Center is hosting Maximize LinkedIn for Your Career, a live demo to learn how to best use your LinkedIn profile during a job search! Please see the attached flyer and contact [log in to unmask] if you have any questions. 

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Good morning,

We are excited to share news with you about International Week 2021! International Week is one of the longest-running campus traditions and largest celebration of culture at UTA. Every year, we host a week of events that celebrate all the diverse cultures that make up the UTA community. This year, we are hosting a mix of virtual, in-person, and hybrid events from April 5 through 9. We would love for you to participate! Check out the event descriptions below and the attached poster. If you are interested in sharing a cooking demonstration, teaching a cultural dance, or being 

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Dear International Students and International Alumni,

The Office of International Education is assisting with a research project aimed at better understanding ways to assist international students. We would appreciate your participation as we look for ways to better serve our students.

Thanks,
Jay P Horn
Executive Director

Dear International Students,

The Lockheed Martin Career Development Center has recorded three important webinars that will help you with your job search! You can watch from home anytime, and it takes less than an hour to view all three:

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Dear International Students,

The Office of International Education misses you, and we would like to stay connected with everyone during the COVID-19 pandemic. So, we’ve decided to launch a contest and award $50 Amazon gift cards to our top five entries!

Contest details:

Please respond to one of the following prompts in 300 words or less. Entries must include at least one photo of you, or your hometown. High resolution images are preferred, but not necessary. Email your responses to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> by Monday, April 20. 

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Dear International Students & Scholars,

Due to the rapidly evolving spread of the Coronavirus, we have had to make some changes in our plans to serve you.

Advising

Effective Monday, March 16, ISSS's in person services are suspended until further notice. All advisors will be working remotely and will not be available to meet in person, but can still provide advising by phone at 817-272-2355 or by email at [log in to unmask] These measures have been put in place so that we can provide continuous service in a manner that protects you and our staff from transmission of the Coronavirus. 

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Dear Student,

Hopefully you have had an opportunity to read the University email announcing the extension of Spring Break and preparation for a period of online instruction. Below is the statement from President Karbhari. The Office of International Education will remain open during this time period, but we want to make you aware of some important procedural changes. 

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OPT Seminar tomorrow, Friday, 02/28/2020, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Student Government Chambers, University Center

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The Office of International Education will be closed on Monday, March 2nd., 2020 for staff training. Normal advising hours will resume on Tuesday, March 3rd.:

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Our next OPT seminar is today, Wednesday February 12th. It will be at Swift Center from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please come to the OIE reception area first. Space is limited so please plan to arrive early.

If you are not able to attend today, the next one will also be this month, Friday, February 28th. It will be in the Student Government Chambers at the University Center from 2 to 3:30 p.m. 

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Spring 2020 semester is here! Welcome new students and welcome back returning students!

Reminder to F-1 and J-1 Students:

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Reminder to F-1 and J-1 Students:

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Spring 2020 semester is right around the corner! Welcome new students and welcome back returning students!

Reminder to F-1 and J-1 Students:

Immigration regulations require F-1 and J-1 students to be enrolled full time during Fall and Spring at UTA. Full time at UTA is 9 hours for Graduate Students and 12 hours for Undergraduate Students. The immigration regulations allow waivers of the full time enrollment requirement under certain limited circumstances. Such waivers may only be granted by the advisors in the Office of International Education before the end of the enrollment period 

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Dear Students and Scholars,

The Office of International Education will be closed during the dates listed below for Divisional/Staff training. Please mark your calendars for the following changes:

* January 14, 2020

* March 2, 2020

In addition, the University will be closed in observance of the MLK Day January 20, 2020.

Advising hours are cancelled for the dates above and the front office will be closed. Students will be unable to pick-up or drop-off documents during this time. 

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Dear International Students,
Beginning Spring 2020, students who are graduating in Spring 2020 will have the option to waive their summer 2020 insurance. Students can waive their insurance using the process outlined on OIE's Insurance web page at https://www.uta.edu/oie/?page=forms&form=HealthInsuranceWaiver<https://nam05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uta.edu%2Foie%2F%3Fpage%3Dforms%26form%3DHealthInsuranceWaiver&data=02%7C01%7Chorn%40uta.edu%7C4e90e72d2cc14dee0c9108d793a3efd5%7C5cdc5b43d7be4caa8173729e3b0a62d9%7C0%7C0%7C637140204641118430&sdata=tQn7RitL5UtME6NCErfSeCRAEcNVar9LFh721xBbANw%3D&reserved=0>.
Best wishes for a successful semester.
Regards,
Jay

Jay P Horn
Executive Director
Office of International Education
The University of Texas at Arlington
(817) 272-2357 

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I-20 / DS-2019 Extension:

* If you have an I-2O or DS-2019 that expires on December 31, 2019 and you need more time to complete your degree, you must file a request to extend your I-20 / DS-2019. The I-20 / DS-2019 extension process can take 10 business days. Students who do not get their I-20s / DS-2019s extended prior to expiration will be considered in violation of their F-1 status. Save yourself time and money by applying for the extension early. Please note that the 

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Dear students,

As we approach the end of the semester, many of you will be traveling internationally. The Office of International Education would like to help make that process a little easier for you this semester. As you know, in order to re-enter the United States on an F-1 visa, you must have an I-20 with a travel endorsement on page 2 that is less than 1 year old. 

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* If you have an I-2O or DS-2019 that expires on December 31, 2019 and you need more time to complete your degree, you must file a request to extend your I-20 / DS-2019. The I-20 / DS-2019 extension process can take 10 business days. Students who do not get their I-20s / DS-2019s extended prior to expiration will be considered in violation of their F-1 status. Save yourself time and money by applying for the extension early. Please note that the 

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Hello everyone -

Please note the upcoming holiday schedule changes for The Office of International Education:

On Wednesday, November 20, our office will be closed from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Advising will be from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. / from 2 - 4 p.m.

* On Thursday, December 19, our office will be closed from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Advising will be from 9 a.m. - Noon. 

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Please mark your calendars for upcoming H1B consultations and seminars with attorney Art Serratelli. You can find details in the attached brochure.
See you there!

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Please mark your calendars for upcoming H1B consultations and seminars with attorney Art Serratelli. You can find details in the attached brochure.
See you there!

Hello everyone,

Please mark your calendars for upcoming H1B consultations and seminars with attorney Art Serratelli. You can find details in the attached brochure.
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Calling All Artists! Global Mavericks Art Exhibit. This exhibition is to promote cultures, intercultural understanding, and global awareness at U T A through displayed photographs, graphics, paintings, drawings, writing, sculpture, carving, ceramics, and mixed media. Guidelines: Submissions must be based upon your personal experience and reflect how you have developed cultural understanding and/or global awareness. Sample 

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Looking for a job? OIE is here to help! Join us for two events on Wednesday, October 2.

You are invited to attend a special lunch hosted by the Career Development Center and Global Engagement in The Commons (the dining hall next to the MAC) in room Nueces (on the 2nd floor), from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm. Lunch will be free, and the Career Development Center will be discussing strategies and helpful hints for finding a job in the United States. 

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Join students who have already signed up for the Language Exchange Program! Our participants are from 21 different countries and are fluent in over 25 languages! 

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Good evening,

We hope you're having a nice week! We are writing to invite you for free lunch tomorrow (September 18) from 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm, with Global Engagement and special guests from The City of Arlington. During this lunch, you will have the opportunity to learn about city resources that will help your success, fun things that you need to do during your time living here, and the history behind Arlington's nickname- The American Dream City. The first 15 people to arrive will also receive free hats, so make sure to arrive early! 

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New Certificate Program: Global Mavericks

Global Mavericks is a free professional certificate open to all students that is designed to increase intercultural, leadership, and communication skills. Become a more competitive candidate for jobs and build relationships with a diverse group of students! 

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Good morning,

The Office of International Education offers informative sessions that can help you get started with the process of applying for OPT (Optional Practical Training) or CPT (Curricular Practical Training). These events are free to attend, and will occur throughout the semester. Please see the attached flyer for all of the Fall seminar dates. You only need to attend one of the sessions to learn all of the information you need. We would love to see you at our first OPT seminar tomorrow, occurring from 2:00 pm-3:30 pm in Red River and Concho, located in the University Center. 

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Welcome back to UTA!!!
Or, if this is your first semester here, WELCOME to UTA!!

Here are some important reminders for this semester:

Full Time Enrollment:
Immigration regulations require F-1 and J-1 students to be enrolled full time during fall and spring semesters at UTA. Full time at UTA is 9 hours for graduate students and 12 hours for undergraduate students. The immigration regulations allow waivers of the full time enrollment requirement under certain limited circumstances. Such waivers may only be granted by the advisors in the Office of International Education before the 

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Full Time Enrollment:
Immigration regulations require F-1 and J-1 students to be enrolled full time during fall and spring semesters at UTA. Full time at UTA is 9 hours for graduate students and 12 hours for undergraduate students. The immigration regulations allow waivers of the full time enrollment requirement under certain limited circumstances. Such waivers may only be granted by the advisors in the Office of International Education before the end of the enrollment period (Census Day), or before the student drops a course. The census date for the Fall 2019 Semester is 

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Welcome back to UTA!!!
Or, if this is your first semester here, WELCOME to UTA!!

Here are some important reminders for this semester:

Full Time Enrollment:
Immigration regulations require F-1 and J-1 students to be enrolled full time during fall and spring semesters at UTA. Full time at UTA is 9 hours for graduate students and 12 hours for undergraduate students. The immigration regulations allow waivers of the full time enrollment requirement under certain limited circumstances. Such waivers may only be granted by the advisors in the Office of International Education before the 

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Please note that the Office of International Education does not have advising on Thursday, August 8th, 2019 due to Divisional training. However the office will stay open for document drop off and pick up.

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Sunapsis Go-Live Week - June 17 - 19th

We are excited to announce the launch of a new immigration management system for our international students and scholars - Sunapsis 4.0.

On Wednesday, June 19, 2019, the UTA Office of International Education, along with the Offices of Graduate and Undergraduate International Admissions, will go-live with the first phase of Sunapsis implementation - the International Office Module. While this initial phase will only impact our back-office processing, in the future we will implement more features, including GlobalMavs - an online portal for international students, faculty, 

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Sunapsis Go-Live Week - June 17 - 19th

We are excited to announce the launch of a new immigration management system for our international students and scholars - Sunapsis 4.0.

On Wednesday, June 19, 2019, the UTA Office of International Education, along with the Offices of Graduate and Undergraduate International Admissions, will go-live with the first phase of Sunapsis implementation - the International Office Module. While this initial phase will only impact our back-office processing, in the future we will implement more features, including GlobalMavs - an online portal for international students, faculty, 

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Dear Students,

Starting on June 24, 2019 at 12 a.m. EDT, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will implement a new and increased I-901 SEVIS Fees, as follows:

* The I-901 SEVIS Fee for F and M international students will increase from $200 to $350. 

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Please note a change to our normal advising hours during the week of May 20-24. On Wednesday, May 22 we will not have advising hours in the morning from 9:00 - 12:00. Wednesday afternoon advising will be held as normal from 1:00-4:00. On Thursday morning, from 9:00-12:00 we will offer additional drop-in and phone advising along with our normal Thursday afternoon hours of 1:00-4:00.

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I-20 / DS-2019 Extension:

* If you have an I-2O or DS-2019 that expires on May 31, 2019 and you need more time to complete your degree, you must file a request to extend your I-20 / DS-2019. The I-20 / DS-2019 extension process can take 10 business days. Students who do not get their I-20s / DS-2019s extended prior to expiration will be considered in violation of their F-1/J-1 status. Save yourself time and money by applying for the extension early. 

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The Office of International Education's technology team is hiring for a Graduate Research Assistant. The selected candidate will receive a monthly salary and may be eligible for in-state tuition.

Please click here for more information on position requirements and how to apply: http://www.uta.edu/oie/?page=gra<https://nam05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uta.edu%2Foie%2F%3Fpage%3Dgra&data=02%7C01%7Ckatharine.salem%40uta.edu%7C829aeba85e054e42af0408d6c9902462%7C5cdc5b43d7be4caa8173729e3b0a62d9%7C0%7C0%7C636918018252252558&sdata=zm1MpxC5c992pd6KOK7zVM87qMle6VqPME3TEN6DTYg%3D&reserved=0>

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Hello,

Are you interested in meeting new friends from all over the world while gaining cultural leadership experiences? If so, we encourage you to apply for two exciting leadership opportunities!

[cid:image002.png@01D4FB5E.BF76F990]International Peer Advisors
Orientation peer advisors assist with the international student check-in process and lead group discussions during orientation. Peer Advisors are some of the first people that arriving international students are in contact with at UTA, so we are looking for applicants who are welcoming and eager to assist new students with their adjustment to the university. For more information about being a peer advisor, please see the attached 

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OIE Global Engagement would like to recall the message, "International Student Leaders Needed!".

Hello,

Please see the current peer advisor application attached here. Thanks!

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Hello,

Are you interested in meeting new friends from all over the world while gaining cultural leadership experiences? If so, we encourage you to apply for two exciting leadership opportunities! 

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Hello International Students,

The Office of International Education will be offering free seminars on Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the Swift Center next week. If you are considering a summer internship or a job after graduation, this will be a wonderful way to review the specific rules for F-1 students and opportunities for off-campus curricular training. We'll discuss the guiding regulations, UTA policies, and the application procedures. There is no need to reserve a spot in advance, but seating is limited and we won't be able to accommodate late arrivals. Please check-in at the front 

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Hello International Students,

The Office of International Education will be offering a free seminar on Curricular Practical Training tomorrow (April 11) from 2:00 - 3:30 in the Swift Center. If you are considering a summer internship, this will be a wonderful way to review the specific rules for F-1 students and opportunities for off-campus curricular training. We'll discuss the guiding regulations, UTA policies, and the application procedure. There is no need to reserve a spot in advance, but seating is limited and we won't be able to accommodate late arrivals. Please check-in at the front desk upon arrival. More information 

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Dear International Students,

It is almost time for UTA's largest annual celebration of culture: I-Week! From March 30-April 05, the International Student Organization invites you to join us at incredible events like the Parade of Nations, International Food Fair, Cultural Fashion Show and Global Extravaganza talent show.

There is still time to participate! Sign up here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4zwijrps-ePlbn5prz45mXn-XU-7Q-q9g6jl6ww8XWve_5w/viewform?usp=sf_link> to carry your nation's banner during the Opening Ceremony, which will include remarks by President Karbhari beginning at 12:30pm in the Palo Duro lounge at the University Center. 

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Dear International Students,

After a thrilling and historic win last night, the Lady Mavs basketball team will play TCU this Saturday in the Women's NIT!

UTA is offering students free transportation and admission to the game. Reserve you spot now by clicking on the graphic below!

Wear your favorite Mavs gear and don't miss this chance to cheer the women on to the national championship! 

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Dear International Students:
The following message is sent on behalf of UTA Business Services-Please do not respond to this email.

UTA is committed to providing students and their families a range of payment options for their educational expenses. Effective Fall 2019, credit or debit cards used to pay tuition, fees, and/or other charges posted in MyMav will be assessed a 2.25% convenience fee. We will continue to offer the payment methods listed below that do not incur the convenience fee: 

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Dear UTA International Student:

We are conducting a study on the experiences of current international students at UTA. We are asking for your participation if you are 18 years of age or older.

Participation involves answering questions related to your experiences with acculturation as you started living and working in the United States. We estimate that the interview will take about 30 minutes to complete, but you can take as long as you need to finish it. The interviews will be done in person or over the phone. You will 

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If you are graduating this spring, summer, or even fall 2019, please join us for a seminar on Optional Practical Training this afternoon at 2 p.m. at UC in Rio Grande.

Hello everyone -

Please join us this Friday at 2 p.m. for an H-1B Seminar with Immigration Attorney, Toki Alowo. More information can be found on our website at: http://www.uta.edu/oie/?page=programs&program=h1bseminar

Please remember space is limited so plan to arrive early.

Hello everyone -

Please join us this Friday at 2 p.m. for an H-1B Seminar with Immigration Attorney, Toki Alowo. More information can be found on our website at: http://www.uta.edu/oie/?page=programs&program=h1bseminar

Please remember space is limited so plan to arrive early.

Dear International Students,

Whether you are single and ready to mingle with friends or looking for a free date idea with your sweetheart, the Office of International Education would LOVE for you to visit Global Grounds tomorrow between 4:00-5:30pm at the Palo Duro Lounge of the University Center for our Valentine's Day celebration! 

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Greetings,

Our Optional Practical Training (OPT) seminar will be held on Wednesday, February 6 from 2:00-3:30 in the Swift Center, #125. You don’t have to attend the seminar in order to apply for OPT, but this will be an opportunity to get questions cleared up and have the whole process explained in great detail. *Please note that seats are limited- please arrive early! If you can’t make it to this seminar, we’ll be having several more seminars for both OPT and CPT throughout the semester. You can find the schedule attached to this email. Thank you! 

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Good Afternoon,

Starting tomorrow and every Friday in February, Culture Fridays will take place! “For the Culture Fridays” are an opportunity to be unashamedly you! It’s a time to represent your culture, heritage, identity, with confidence and pride through dress, food, and attitude. During each of the four Fridays of February, rock your traditional cultural garb to school, play the music that gives you life on a loud speaker, and bring in food to share that reminds you of home. Tell your friends and be a part of this cultural showcase! Check out the flyer for more details. 

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Hello everyone,

Recently the SEVIS database (which houses the I-20 records) has been experiencing a number of technical difficulties. The system outages have affected our ability to process requests and even view the current I-20 information during advising sessions. SEVIS has an outage planned over the coming weekend to try to correct some of the issues they have been seeing, but we wanted to alert our students to potential delays in processing requests for the next few days. As always, we try to process any requests as quickly as we can, and we 

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Dear Students & Scholars,
Please see this alert bulletin from UTA's Police Department. Please share with a friend.

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Jay P Horn
Executive Director
Office of International Education
The University of Texas at Arlington
(817) 272-2357

[Description: University of Texas Arlington]

Welcome back! The bi-weekly Global Engagement Digest will tell international students about the best social, professional and academic activities at UTA. Coming up, check out Maverick Stampede<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uta.edu%2Fmaverickstampede%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cadam.sichta%40uta.edu%7Ce986586bb6c2429a7b7508d67cbcc424%7C5cdc5b43d7be4caa8173729e3b0a62d9%7C0%7C0%7C636833547538323750&sdata=hhoe7tWbKCGMW%2FfFhfRPYs6JMkIRrQMjKIl6hBo7kSQ%3D&reserved=0> and experience fun events like Activity Fair Day, Glowcade, Women’s basketball, Global Grounds and more. Please see our flyer below for the date, time, and location of these and other events. Enjoy! 

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Spring 2019 semester has started! Welcome new students and welcome back returning students!

Reminder to F-1 and J-1 Students:

Immigration regulations require F-1 and J-1 students to be enrolled full time during Fall and Spring at UTA. Full time at UTA is 9 hours for Graduate Students and 12 hours for Undergraduate Students. The immigration regulations allow waivers of the full time enrollment requirement under certain limited circumstances. Such waivers may only be granted by the advisors in the Office of International Education before the end of the enrollment period (Census Day), or 

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Spring 2019 semester has started! Welcome new students and welcome back returning students!

Reminder to F-1 and J-1 Students:

Immigration regulations require F-1 and J-1 students to be enrolled full time during Fall and Spring at UTA. Full time at UTA is 9 hours for Graduate Students and 12 hours for Undergraduate Students. The immigration regulations allow waivers of the full time enrollment requirement under certain limited circumstances. Such waivers may only be granted by the advisors in the Office of International Education before the end of the enrollment period (Census Day), or 

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I-20 / DS-2019 Extension:

* If you have an I-2O or DS-2019 that expires on December 31, 2018 and you need more time to complete your degree, you must file a request to extend your I-20 / DS-2019. The I-20 / DS-2019 extension process can take 10 business days. Students who do not get their I-20s / DS-2019s extended prior to expiration will be considered in violation of their F-1 status. Save yourself time and money by applying for the extension early. Please note that the University will be closed between 12/24/2018 and 

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* If you have an I-2O or DS-2019 that expires on December 31, 2018 and you need more time to complete your degree, you must file a request to extend your I-20 / DS-2019. The I-20 / DS-2019 extension process can take 10 business days. Students who do not get their I-20s / DS-2019s extended prior to expiration will be considered in violation of their F-1 status. Save yourself time and money by applying for the extension early. Please note that the University will be closed between 12/24/2018 and 

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Good Afternoon,

OIE will be having Holiday Tea starting today until December 14th from 8:30 am- 4:30 pm in the Swift Center lobby. Drop by for a visit and have a cookie or two with some spiced tea. Stay warm and good luck to your finals!

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Hello International Students,

We have a CPT session today from 2:00- 3:30 pm in Swift Center, Room 125. Our last OPT session will be tomorrow, December 4th, at the same time and location. You can find the schedule here<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uta.edu%2Foie%2F%3Fpage%3Dprograms%26program%3Dseminars&data=02%7C01%7Cai.doan%40uta.edu%7Cb9fd69e779244246acd008d64f0b23d1%7C5cdc5b43d7be4caa8173729e3b0a62d9%7C0%7C0%7C636783306604439748&sdata=jdoeNqLL%2BLz%2FN47ihosH58yttWx3Dv7aztK4Fl469k4%3D&reserved=0>. We hope to see then!

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Dear International Students and Scholars:
From the Lockhead Martin Career Development Center-Opportunity for an onsite visit to local companies

Are you looking for something FREE to do during Winter Break this year? Interested in touring a local business and experiencing their company culture while learning about what types of opportunities they have? Then Mavs On Site is for you!
Mavs On Site gives you the opportunity to visit companies headquartered in the Dallas-Fort Worth area during Winter Break. When you participate in Mavs On Site, you'll have the opportunity to: 

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Hello International Students,

Our next OPT session will be on Monday, November 26 from 2:00-3:30 in Swift Center, room 125. If you can’t make it to this seminar, we’ll be having our last OPT seminar next month. You can find the schedule here<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uta.edu%2Foie%2F%3Fpage%3Dprograms%26program%3Dseminars&data=02%7C01%7C%7C70a70a743fb54fb1171608d6137e588c%7C5cdc5b43d7be4caa8173729e3b0a62d9%7C0%7C0%7C636717830692355620&sdata=N4BbBEyNleeD79hP3GldoJw0COj4uzfiXRTQdH%2F6%2Bzo%3D&reserved=0>. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

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As we are approaching the end of the semester, we wanted to inform you of upcoming office closures as well as changes to our advising times:

11/14/2018 - Our office will be closed from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Advising will be from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. / 2 - 4 p.m. 

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Hello International Students,

Our CPT (Curricular Practical Training) Seminar will be offered this Wednesday, November 14 from 2:00- 3:30 pm at Swift Center, Room 125. Please attend the session if you have questions regarding employment opportunities. *Note: Seats are limited, please arrive preferably 10 minutes early on the day of the event. We’ll be having several more seminars for both OPT and CPT throughout the semester. You can find the schedule here<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uta.edu%2Foie%2F%3Fpage%3Dprograms%26program%3Dseminars&data=02%7C01%7C%7C70a70a743fb54fb1171608d6137e588c%7C5cdc5b43d7be4caa8173729e3b0a62d9%7C0%7C0%7C636717830692355620&sdata=N4BbBEyNleeD79hP3GldoJw0COj4uzfiXRTQdH%2F6%2Bzo%3D&reserved=0>. Thank you. 

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11/14/2018 - Our office will be closed from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Advising will be from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. / 2 - 4 p.m. 

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Dear International Students,

In this issue of the Global Engagement Digest, we invite our international students to join President Karbhari, Mrs. Karbhari and the UTA Community as we celebrate Thanksgiving Dinner on November 19th from 5:00-8:00 PM in Connection Café at the University Center! November 07 is Diwali, and we’ll be celebrating it with some Indian snacks at Global Grounds on Thursday. Please see our flyer below for the date, time, and location of these are other exciting events at UTA! 

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Greetings,

Mark your calendar and join us for the UTA Thanksgiving Dinner this year! The event is FREE with a meal plan. Tickets are required without a meal plan and can be purchased for only $5 per student. Information and details to purchase tickets can be found in the flyer below. We hope to see you there!
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Dear students,
As we approach the last day to drop courses, we wanted to remind you that International Students are required to remain enrolled fulltime for the duration of each long semester. Unfortunately the options for waivers to this rule are limited. For example, making a poor grade in a course is not in itself an acceptable reason to drop below the fulltime enrollment requirement per immigration regulations. If you have questions about dropping a course, please remember that in addition to discussing the matter with your academic advisor, you may also need to consult with an immigration advisor if 

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Greetings,

In this issue of the Global Engagement Digest, we feature one of OIE’S biggest events of the year: International Education Week (IEW). Don't miss it! IEW is an opportunity to celebrate and share the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. To celebrate, we have prepared a week-long series of fun and informative events from October 29th – November 3rd. You'll also find information about Halloween Casino Night and amazing employment opportunities at Fortune 500 and Top DFW Companies Panel. See our Flyer below for the date, time, and location of every event! 

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Here is a great opportunity for UTA international students & scholars. Transportation is provided. Tickets are $15 ($40 value) including and on-field experience.

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Jay P Horn
Executive Director
Office of International Education
The University of Texas at Arlington
(817) 272-2357

[Description: University of Texas Arlington]

Dear International Students,

We know that students would like more public transportation options, and we're working with UTA’s Department of Parking and Transportation to ask if you would be interested in a new bus transportation to big cities in Texas. It shouldn’t take more than 2 minutes to let them know using this survey: <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BX8PX9G> <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BX8PX9G> https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BX8PX9G
Bus Travel for International Students Survey<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BX8PX9G>
www.surveymonkey.com
Web survey powered by SurveyMonkey.com. Create your own online survey now with SurveyMonkey's expert certified FREE templates. 

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Greetings,

In this issue of the Global Engagement Dispatch, we’ve highlighted some awesome events for you to enjoy during the month of October. If you are interested in a huge taste of American culture, this is your last chance to get discounted tickets that include free travel to the Texas State Fair (details below). The deadline to purchase tickets is today, October 10th at 11:59 P.M. October is also Hispanic Heritage month! Did you know that nearly 50% of Texans younger than 19 are Hispanic, and that the Hispanics are expected to become the largest population in Texas by 2020? 

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Good Afternoon,

If you haven't already purchased your tickets for the Texas State Fair, there is still time! The trip will take place on Saturday, October 13th for only $10 and free transportation will be available. Buy yours today: http://www.uta.edu/oie/?page=programs&program=statefair<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uta.edu%2Foie%2F%3Fpage%3Dprograms%26program%3Dstatefair&data=02%7C01%7C%7C8ad275adc86a4ffe8e7c08d623db7ec3%7C5cdc5b43d7be4caa8173729e3b0a62d9%7C0%7C0%7C636735823323660791&sdata=CaFbmM6yEq3RmB5AnZE2wOUZ5JhfhCoXTU6EnUfqfhY%3D&reserved=0>!

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Good Afternoon,

We hope you are doing well! Every two weeks, the Global Engagement team will send our international students a brief update about exciting social, professional and academic activities that are happening here at UTA. In this first issue, you’ll find a trip to the famous Texas State Fair for only $10, a rare opportunity to become the President of the International Student Organization (ISO), expert advice on academic and financial success at our Livin’ Local series, and more! A few minutes every two weeks is all it will take to stay connected and learn about great events like 

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Dear International Students,
I am writing to inform you that the STEM OPT Maintenance fee, charged at the time of application for the STEM OPT 24 month extension, has increased from $150 to $175. The increase in the fee is to help cover the additional reporting and compliance responsibilities of the OIE caused by recent regulatory changes.
Regards,
Jay Horn 

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Good Morning Everyone,

We will be having our Global Grounds tomorrow from 4:00- 5:30 pm. There will be free Chai tea and a variety of snacks including Indian snacks (limited time only)! Come out after your classes, grab a cup of tea/snacks and meet new friends from all over the world! All are welcome, we hope to see you then. 

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Find attached details on upcoming employment seminars with Immigration Attorney Art Serratelli.

Additionally, Mr. Serratelli will be available to meet with students individually both on Wednesday, as well as Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon.

Please check in with our front office staff first for both individual consultations as well as the seminars. 

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Find attached details on upcoming employment seminars with Immigration Attorney Art Serratelli.

Additionally, Mr. Serratelli will be available to meet with students individually both on Wednesday, as well as Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon.

Please check in with our front office staff for individual consultations as well as the seminars first. 

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Hello International Students,

OIE would like to announce that our first seminar on Optional Practical Training (OPT) will be held next Monday, September 10 from 2:00-3:30 in the MAC, room 102A. This is also the first day that we will begin accepting post-completion OPT applications for students completing programs in December. You don’t have to attend the seminar in order to apply for OPT, but hopefully this will be an opportunity to get questions cleared up and have the whole process explained in great detail. If you can’t make it to this seminar, we’ll be having several more seminars for 

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Greetings,

Come out to our first Fall Global Grounds today and learn more about UTA study abroad opportunities! Enjoy a variety of teas and coffee while meeting new people and discovering cultures from around the world, light snacks will also be provided. All UTA students, faculty and staff are welcome!

*We highly encourage you to have your UTA Event Pass ready for the event. You can easily log in and download your event pass at MAVORGS.UTA.EDU. Once logged in, click on your initials or picture at the top right and click event pass. Show your event pass at the 

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Welcome back to UTA!!!
Or, if this is your first semester here, WELCOME to UTA!!

Here are some important reminders for this semester:

Full Time Enrollment:
Immigration regulations require F-1 and J-1 students to be enrolled full time during fall and spring semesters at UTA. Full time at UTA is 9 hours for graduate students and 12 hours for undergraduate students. The immigration regulations allow waivers of the full time enrollment requirement under certain limited circumstances. Such waivers may only be granted by the advisors in the Office of International Education before the 

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Dear Students,
Recently, there has been an important immigration development that may affect UTA’s international students. Please take a moment to review this update. For more information, please visit our website. http://www.uta.edu/oie/<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uta.edu%2Foie%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7C64831e49a27640fbc02008d607ade5aa%7C5cdc5b43d7be4caa8173729e3b0a62d9%7C0%7C0%7C636704840787300852&sdata=eNipKyXOICg%2FAGta5sh1ZLoil6DjajcBvULfqLYNLDk%3D&reserved=0>

Important policy change regarding “unlawful presence” in the U.S.
Effective August 9, 2018, a new U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) policy changes how it counts days of “unlawful presence” for individuals in student (F), exchange visitor (J), or vocational student (M) status and their dependents while in the U.S. 

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The Office of International Education will not have advising Thursday afternoon due to a new International Student Orientation, however the office will remain open for document pick up and drop off. We will resume normal advising hours on Friday, August 17, 2018.

Advising hours can be found here: 

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There will be no advising on Friday, August 10, 2018 due to mandatory staff training, however Office of International Education will be open for document pick up and drop off only. Normal advising hours will resume on Monday, August 13, 2018:

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Happy Friday Everyone!

If you're an international graduate student looking for housing on campus, a new exciting housing opportunity has just become available for only $330/monthly! Please share the word and follow the link for more details: www.uta.edu/housing/graduatespecial<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uta.edu%2Fhousing%2Fgraduatespecial&data=02%7C01%7C%7C9371f2c3f1ac4daf459508d5ee86c6f2%7C5cdc5b43d7be4caa8173729e3b0a62d9%7C0%7C0%7C636677184980046238&sdata=kNzeyzIlcxJXVy6Z9LLx6o%2B99U%2FvQRg2pqDdIKJBf0E%3D&reserved=0>

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Good Afternoon,

If you are a F-1 student and interested in gaining practical experience in your field of study while currently enrolled in a degree program, join our CPT seminar on Monday, July 23 from 2:00-3:30 pm at Swift Center room #125. On the day of the session, please sign in at the front desk. We look forward to seeing you! 

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Dear International Students,
The Office of International Education and University Housing want to hear from you!
OIE and University Housing will host a focus group to discuss Graduate Student Housing on the UTA Campus. Interested grad students are invited to participate in the focus group, this Wednesday July 11th from Noon until 2 pm in the Carlisle Suite, Upper level of the University Center.
Pizza and refreshments will be served. Vegetarian options will be available. Please RSVP to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. 

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Hello,
In order to better serve our International Student population, the Office of International Education will be making a slight adjustment to our advising hours effective 06/11/2018. Our new hours for drop-in advising will be as follows:

Monday

9:00am - 12:00pm

Tuesday

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Wednesday

9:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Thursday

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Friday

9:00am - 12:00pm

J. Austin Perry
Associate Director, International Student and Scholar Services
University of Texas at Arlington

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Students who have applied for Post-completion OPT based on May completion:

* Do not begin to work until you actually have received your employment authorization document from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and only from the authorized date forward. Also if you had previous on campus employment, that must have ended by 05/11/2018 (the spring semester end date). 

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Please read through carefully for important information!

I-20 / DS-2019 Extension:

* If you have an I-2O or DS-2019 that expires on May 31, 2018 and you need more time to complete your degree, you must file a request to extend your I-20 / DS-2019. The I-20 / DS-2019 extension process can take 10 business days. Students who do not get their I-20s / DS-2019s extended prior to expiration will be considered in violation of their F-1 status. Save yourself time and money by applying for the extension early. 

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The Office of International Education's technology team is hiring for a Graduate Research Assistant. The selected candidate will receive a monthly salary and may be eligible for in-state tuition.

Please click here for more information on position requirements and how to apply: http://www.uta.edu/oie/?page=gra

Dear International Students & Scholars:
I wanted to inform you regarding changes to the rates for the UT Student Health Insurance Plan (UTSHIP) for the 2018-2019 Academic year. Please see the new rates below.

Fall

Spring/Summer

Summer

8/15/2018

1/1/2019

5/15/2019

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through

through

12/31/2018

8/14/2019

8/14/2019

Medical

Student

$ 954.00

$ 1,550.00

$ 631.00

Spouse

$ 954.00

$ 1,550.00

$ 631.00

Children

$ 1,527.00

$ 2,483.00

$ 1,011.00

Dental

Student

$ 90.00

$ 146.00

$ 59.00

Spouse

$ 90.00

$ 146.00

$ 59.00

This is a 7% increase from Academic Year 2017-18. These rates include the $12.00 per student per 

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Good Afternoon,

Are you interested in meeting new friends from all over the world while gaining cultural leadership experiences? If so, we are currently accepting applications for the Peer Advisor Position in the Fall 2018 International Student Orientations.

Requirements and benefits are listed in the attached documents. Drop off the application to the Office of International Education: 119B or email the application in PDF form to [log in to unmask] The application deadline is due on Monday, May 14. We look forward to receiving your application, thank you! 

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Happy Thursday!

While you are studying for finals, drop by our last Global Grounds for the semester. We will be co-hosting with Alpha Phi Omega (APO) from 4:00- 5:30 pm in Paulo Duro, chai tea and snacks will be provided. Hope to see you soon!

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Hello students,
We wanted to make sure you're aware of three upcoming events hosted by The Office of International Education relating to work opportunities for F-1 students.

First, today from 2:00-3:30, we will be offering a seminar on Curricular Practical Training. If you are considering an internship or practicum for the summer and would like to learn more about CPT, this is your chance. 

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Happy Thursday everyone! Global Grounds will resume today, please drop by and learn more about our co-host this week: UTA Health Services from 4:00- 5:30 pm in Paulo Duro. Chai tea and light snacks will be available. If you were not able to attend our previous Global Grounds with International Student Organization (ISO), check out the picture highlights. Hope to see you today! 

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The Office of International Education will be hosting a seminar on Curricular Practical Training (CPT) tomorrow, April 11 from 2:00-3:30 in the Swift Center room 125. If you are interested in learning about CPT and the authorization to accept employment off-campus for the purposes of curricular training please join us. You do not have to register in order to attend, but we do have restrictions on space. Please sign in at out front desk when you arrive. 

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Graduating this semester? Find attached details on an upcoming H-1B employment seminar with Immigration Attorney, Jessica Mullins-Ta on Friday, April 20., 2018.

We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Hello Everyone!

There will be no Global Grounds this Thursday. However, Student Affairs will be hosting an event featuring Morgan Jay, stand up comedian, actor and singer in the Paulo Duro at 7:00 pm! Please come check out the event, free and open to all!

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Greetings,

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend so far. We are happy to let you
know that International Student Organization (ISO) at UTA is hosting the
​*G​*
*rand ​Opening of the 41st International Week this Monday, April 2nd, 2018.
*

President Dr. Karbhari will cut the cake followed by a short parade
afterwards.

Now, if you want to represent your country by carrying the banner of your
country please* reach Bluebonnet Ballroom, University Center at 12:00 pm.*
Don’t miss the opportunity to *represent your country* and feel proud in
front of the whole international community. 

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Hello students,

I’m sure by now you’ve heard about this, but we wanted to reach out and share with you an exciting new event that the Career Development Center is hosting this semester called JCPenney Suit Up<https://www.uta.edu/careers/students/JCP%20Suit%20Up.php>.

This event features the following:
• Free bus rides for students from either College Park Center or the Maverick Activities Center to the JCPenney at the Parks Mall in Arlington
• Door prizes of $100 and $50 gift cards given away every 30 minutes
• Free makeovers by Sephora
• Professional headshots
• An extra 40% off of all regular, sale, and clearance 

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Happy Thursday everyone! Global Grounds will be today, please drop by and get to know our co-host this week: International Student Organization (ISO) from 4:00- 5:30 pm in Paulo Duro. We will be promoting I-Week Event and we hope to provide you more information about it. If you were not able to attend our previous Global Grounds with Modern Languages, check out the picture highlights. Hope to see you today! 

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Greetings,

You are invited to International Student Organization's 3rd General Body
Meeting of Spring 2018!!

*ISO 3rd GBM When: Wednesday, *
*​March 28th*

*, 2018 Time: 12 - 12:50 PM Location: Nedderman Hall 100*

We will be talking about our biggest event of the year,
41st International Week.

Come join us and learn more about this event and how you can get involved. 

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Dear Students,
This is an update for F-1 students who are currently on post-completion or STEM optional practical training (OPT).
The following information has been provided by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) through Study in the States. For more information and resources, please visit https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/sevp-portal-help. Additional information may also be found on the OIE website http://www.uta.edu/oie/?page=services&service=OPT_Portal
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Happy Thursday everyone, we hope you all enjoyed your Spring Break! Global Grounds will resume again today, please drop by and get to know our co-host this week: Modern Languages from 4:00- 5:30 in Paulo Duro. If you were not able to attend our previous Global Grounds with ICPF, check out the picture highlights. Hope to see you today! 

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Happy Thursday everyone, we hope you're enjoying the lovely weather! Don't forget to drop by Global Grounds today to enjoy some chai tea and chat with our co-host this week: ICPF. The event will take place from 4:00- 5:30 pm in the Palo Duro. If you were not able to attend last week's event, check out the pictures below. We hope to see you today! 

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The Office of International Education will be hosting a seminar on Optional Practical Training (OPT) today, Tuesday, March 6th from 2:00-3:30 in the Swift Center.
If you are interested in learning about OPT and the authorization to accept employment off-campus for the purposes of Optional training please join us.
You do not have to register in order to attend, but we do have restrictions on space. Please sign in at out front desk when you arrive. 

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Good Morning,

The Baseball game is tomorrow, if you have not purchased your tickets, please do so soon!

Instructions to attain ticket:

1. Go to UTATICKETS.COM
2. Scroll Down to UTA BASEBALL VS BAYLOR, Click GET TICKETS, GET TICKETS: UTA STUDENT
3. Scroll Down & Click on UTA BASEBALL vs BAYLOR link
4. Sign in or Register as a new user
5. Print off your ticket for the game. 

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Good Morning,

Interested in attending a baseball game? UTA will have its baseball game event on Tuesday, March 6 at 5:30 pm in Moritz Plaza.

Instructions to attain ticket:

1. Click on link UTATICKETS.COM<http://www.utatickets.com/ticketinfoBsbStu.php>
2. Scroll Down & Click on UTA BASEBALL vs BAYLOR link
3. Sign in or Register as a new user
4. Print off your ticket for the game.
* FREE FOOD (vegetarian options available), GIVEAWAYS, and TRANSPORTATION to the game will be provided with ticket. 

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Students, please note the following location change for today's OPT seminar:

OPT Seminar
Date: Monday, February 26, 2018
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: UC Bluebonnet North

Pre-registration is not required. Plenty of seating is available.

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Happy Thursday everyone, we hope you're staying dry from all the rain! Drop by Global Grounds today, enjoy some chai tea and learn more about our co-host this week: Indian Cultural Council (ICC). The event will take place from 4:00- 5:30 pm in the Palo Duro. We hope to see you then! 

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Please find attached information on the upcoming H1B employment seminar. Registration is required as space is limited. Be sure to let us know if you are unable to attend so that your spot can be available for someone else.

You can also find the information on our website at: https://www.uta.edu/oie/?page=programs&program=h1bseminar 

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Happy Thursday everyone, we hope your week is going well! Global Grounds will take place today from 4:00- 5:30 pm in the Palo Duro. Come by to learn more about our co-host this week: Health Services. Chai tea, coffee, and complimentary snacks will be available. We hope to see you then! 

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The Office of International Education will be hosting a seminar on Optional Practical Training (OPT) on Thursday, February 8th from 2:00-3:30 in the Swift Center. If you are interested in learning about OPT and the authorization to accept employment off-campus for the purposes of Optional training please join us. You do not have to register in order to attend, but we do have restrictions on space. Please sign in at out front desk when you arrive. 

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If you did not get the chance to drop by last time, no worries! Global Grounds takes place every Thursday from 4:00- 5:30 pm in the Palo Duro and it is a great opportunity to get to know more about programs on campus, and meet new friends from all over the world. Join us today for some chai, coffee, snacks and learn more about our wonderful co-host, UTA LGBTQA Program. See you there!
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Join us for the first Global Grounds of the year!! Today from 4-5:30 pm in the Palo Duro. Global Grounds is hosted every Thursday of the semester. Join us for an opportunity to mingle with friends from around the world, while enjoying chai, coffee and snacks. Co-hosted by Study Abroad this kick-off Global Grounds welcomes you back to campus for the spring semester! 

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Immigration regulations require F-1 and J-1 students to be enrolled full time during Fall and Spring at UTA. Full time at UTA is 9 hours for Graduate Students and 12 hours for Undergraduate Students. Please note that ONLY one course can be on-line out of the required courses. 

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Spring 2018 semester has started! Welcome new students and welcome back returning students!

Reminder to F-1 and J-1 Students:

Immigration regulations require F-1 and J-1 students to be enrolled full time during Fall and Spring at UTA. Full time at UTA is 9 hours for Graduate Students and 12 hours for Undergraduate Students. The immigration regulations allow waivers of the full time enrollment requirement under certain limited circumstances. Such waivers may only be 

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Spring 2018 semester has started! Welcome new students and welcome back returning students!

Reminder to F-1 and J-1 Students:

Immigration regulations require F-1 and J-1 students to be enrolled full time during Fall and Spring at UTA. Full time at UTA is 9 hours for Graduate Students and 12 hours for Undergraduate Students. The immigration regulations allow waivers of the full time enrollment requirement under certain limited circumstances. Such waivers may only be granted by the advisors in the Office of International Education before the end of the enrollment period (Census Day), or 

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The Office of International Education will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10th. for a divisional staff development day. The Welcome Center for new international students will remain open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Normal business hours and advising will resume on Thursday, January 11, 2018. You can find advising hours at: 

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The Office of International Education will be closed on Wednesday, January 10th. for a divisional staff development day. The Welcome Center for new international students will remain open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Normal business hours and advising will resume on Thursday, January 11, 2018. You can find advising hours at: 

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I-20 / DS-2019 Extension:

* If you have an I-2O or DS-2019 that expires on December 31, 2017 and you need more time to complete your degree, you must file a request to extend your I-20 / DS-2019. The I-20 / DS-2019 extension process can take 10 business days. Students who do not get their I-20s / DS-2019s extended prior to expiration will be considered in violation of their F-1 status. Save yourself time and money by applying for the extension early. Please note that the University will be closed between 12/23/2017 and 

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There is a schedule change for Tuesday, December 19th. Instead of the afternoon advising, The Office of International Education will have advising from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The office will be closed from 1 to 3 p.m. We will resume normal business hours after that. 

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Stressed from finals? Need a space to unwind and rejuvenate? Join us for our last Global Grounds of the semester today in the Palo Duro from 4-5:30pm! Come sip chai or coffee while enjoying snacks and meeting new friends!

Global Grounds will resume on Thursday, January 25th, 2018. See you next year! 

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The Office of International Education will be hosting a seminar on Optional Practical Training (OPT) today from 2:00-3:30 in the Swift Center. If you are interested in learning about OPT and the authorization to accept employment off-campus for the purposes of practical training please join us. You do not have to register in order to attend, but we do have restrictions on space. Please sign in at out front desk when you arrive. 

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I-20 / DS-2019 Extension:

* If you have an I-2O or DS-2019 that expires on December 31, 2017 and you need more time to complete your degree, you must file a request to extend your I-20 / DS-2019. The I-20 / DS-2019 extension process can take 10 business days. Students who do not get their I-20s / DS-2019s extended prior to expiration will be considered in violation of their F-1 status. Save yourself time and money by applying for the extension early. Please note that the University will be closed between 12/23/2017 and 

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The Office of International Education will be hosting a seminar on Curricular Practical Training (CPT) today from 2:00-3:30 in the Swift Center. If you are interested in learning about CPT and the authorization to accept employment off-campus for the purposes of curricular training please join us. You do not have to register in order to attend, but we do have restrictions on space. Please sign in at out front desk when you arrive. 

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Please note that the Office of International Education will be closed tomorrow, November 14, 2017, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. We will have normal advising hours between 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.

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MyMav has been experiencing ongoing service disruptions and login system errors. The Office of Information Technology is aware of the situation and is working on resolving the issue as quickly as possible.

Office of International Education will continue to process requests as quickly as possible. However, please expect possible delays with advising and processing, as these will be impacted by system outages.

International Education Week is here! Join us for a week of festivities celebrating culture and global awareness.

Today- Nov 1st- join the International Student Organization in their annual International Fall Food Fair from 11am-3pm in the UC Mall.

Ever had an interest in learning another language? Want to expand you knowledge about cultures from around the world? Join us for our Language Labs- TODAY from 10:30-12:30 also in the UC Mall. 

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Dear international students,

The Spring 2018 semester is quickly approaching. Our office would like to remind you that if you were enrolled in the health insurance plan provided by the university for the fall 2017 semester, your coverage will be valid until December 31, 2017. 

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Students,
There will be a free OPT Seminar on Friday, Oct 20 from 2:00pm - 3:30pm, at Swift Center Room 125.
It's a free seminar; however you need to register online. Following this link http://www.uta.edu/oie/?page=programs&program=seminars
to register. If you have any questions please call or visit the Office of International Education during business hours. 

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Interested in learning more about H1B visas? Join us on October 26th and 27th for our FREE H1B Seminars and Consultations! Speak with Immigration Attorney, Art Serratelli, during walk- in advising hours on Friday, October 27th from 9:30am-12:30pm in the Swift Center!

Or register for our H1B seminar held Thursday, October 26th from 2pm-4pm and Friday, October 27th from 2-4pm please register here to reserve your space today! Once the seminar is filled we will still accept walk ins on a first come first serve basis for any remaining seats. Please arrive early to the Swift Center if you are 

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Email Invitation
Dear International Students,
I am Trang Dinh, a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS) at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). I am currently working with Dr. Yi (Leaf) Zhang, an Assistant Professor in ELPS, on a research study regarding the socialization experiences of international transfer students. If you are identified as an international undergraduate student (on an F-1 or J-1 visa) who is at least 18 years old and transferred to UTA from a community college, we would 

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Dear Students,

To better serve our students, the University will be upgrading our MyMav system over this coming weekend. The current MyMav system will come offline this Friday, Oct. 6 at 12:01 a.m. through Sunday, Oct. 8. The new MyMav will be available on Monday, Oct. 9. For further details about these changes, as well as examples of what the new system will look like, please go here<https://uta.service-now.com/kb_view.do?sysparm_article=KB0010150>. 

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There will be a free OPT Seminar on Wednesday, Oct 4, 2017 at Swift Center, Room 125. You need to register online for the seminar.
For more information and registration follow this link http://www.uta.edu/oie/?page=programs&program=seminars .
If you have any questions please call the Office of International Education during business hours. 

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Attention student's the State Fair of Texas is back!!

The Office of International Education will be sponsoring a State Fair Excursion open to all international students on Saturday, October 7th from 10am- 5pm.

Join us in exploring one of Texas's famous landmarks, sampling Texas cuisine and riding thrilling adventure rides. The State Fair is a fantastic event for families and students of all ages! Questions about the State Fair- visit their website: https://bigtex.com/ 

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Please find attached a flyer regarding an upcoming event "Living Mentally Well on Campus" sponsored by CAPS and School of Social Work, Thursday, 09/21 at 7:30 p.m. in Rosbud Theatre, UC

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New students, welcome to UT Arlington, continuing students, welcome back! Here are some important reminders for this semester.

F-1 and J-1 Students:

Immigration regulations require F-1 and J-1 students to be enrolled full time during Fall and Spring at UTA. Full time at UTA is 9 hours for Graduate Students and 12 hours for Undergraduate Students. The immigration regulations allow waivers of the full time enrollment requirement under certain limited circumstances. Such waivers may only be granted by the advisors in the Office of International Education before the end of the enrollment period 

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Please be advised that the Office of International Education will be closed on Monday, September 4, in observance of Labor Day.

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New students, welcome to UT Arlington, continuing students, welcome back! Here are some important reminders for this semester.

F-1 and J-1 Students:

Immigration regulations require F-1 and J-1 students to be enrolled full time during Fall and Spring at UTA. Full time at UTA is 9 hours for Graduate Students and 12 hours for Undergraduate Students. The immigration regulations allow waivers of the full time enrollment requirement under certain limited circumstances. Such waivers may only be granted by the advisors in the Office of International Education before the end of the enrollment period 

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Attention students welcome back to the new semester!

Please check out this new event on Wednesday, September 20th at 7:00 p.m. Open to all students this event is completely FREE to all students.

See you there!

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Thank you,

The Office of International Education

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Please note that there are some changes to our open advising schedules during the month of August. You can find those changes on our website at:
https://www.uta.edu/oie/?page=services&service=advising

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If you are interested in finding out more about Curricular Practical Training, please plan to attend our upcoming seminar:

Monday, July 31, 2 - 3:30 p.m., MAC Upstairs Lounge

Please register for the seminar at:

http://www.uta.edu/oie/?page=programs&program=seminars

Also, please watch our YouTube, "CPT made easy" (bottom of the page): http://www.uta.edu/oie/?page=forms&form=cpt_forms

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Santa Fe International Folk Art Market at Arlington needs your help.

For the first time, the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market will be held in Arlington at the Green at College Park on UTA's campus. We are looking for volunteer interpreters to help our artist in the following languages:
Spanish, French, Russian, Hindi 

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Office of International Education will be briefly closed, tomorrow, Tuesday, May 23rd. between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. We will have regular advising hours between 1:30 and 4:30.

On May 30th., the office will close at 3 p.m. and we will resume normal business hours as well as advising hours on May 31st. You can find advising hours at: http://www.uta.edu/oie/?page=services&service=advising

Good morning students!

Do you remember what it was like your first weeks at UTA? Want to help new students going through that same transition? Want to gain leadership experience within the Office of International Education? International Peer Advisor Applications for Fall 2017 orientations are now open!

The applications are open and available on the OIE website at: https://www.uta.edu/oie/?page=programs&program=peer_advisor 

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I-20 / DS-2019 Extension:

* If you have an I-2O or DS-2019 that expires on May 31, 2017 and you need more time to complete your degree, you must file a request to extend your I-20 / DS-2019. The I-20 / DS-2019 extension process can take 10 business days. Students who do not get their I-20s / DS-2019s extended prior to expiration will be considered in violation of their F-1 status. Save yourself time and money by applying for the extension early. 

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There will be a free OPT Seminar on Friday, April 21, from 2:00pm - 3:30pm at the Office of International Education, Swift Center room 125.
It is a free seminar; however you need to register online on this link https://www.uta.edu/oie/?page=programs&program=seminars
If you have any questions or concerns, please call or visit the Office of International Education during business hours. 

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There will be a free CPT seminar on Wednesday, April 12 from 2:00pm - 3:30pm at Swift Center, Room 125.
Students who want to attend the seminar are required to register online on this link https://www.uta.edu/oie/?page=programs&program=seminars
if you are unable to attend, please do not reserve a space because there are limited sitting arrangements. 

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Please join us in the final and biggest International Week Event: Global Extravaganza. Come out and watch all the talent that the numerous cultures in UTA has to offer! While there enter to win one of our free drawings for one of our amazing prizes!

Tonight in the Bluebonnet from 7-9pm! 

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Remind students to be cautious of phone scams

[Don't Fall For It]

UTA students should be cautious of phone scams in which the callers identify themselves as members of UTA or a governmental agency, then threaten to arrest them on false or fictitious charges if immediate payment is not made to the suspects via a money card or other transfer of funds. 

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The Office of International Education will be having free H1B Consultations and Seminars on Thursday, April 6 and Friday, April 7 at Swift Center, Room 125.
You need to register for these seminars online on this link: https://www.uta.edu/oie/?page=programs&program=h1bseminar

Thank you,

Christopher Mai
International Education Advisor
Office of International Education
University of Texas at Arlington
Office: 817-272-2355

Join us today for the Opening Ceremony of International Week! Come show off your I-Week pride today in the Blue Bonnet at 12pm with the Parade of Banners!! Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

A complete list of I-Week activities is available on the OIE Webpage<https://www.uta.edu/oie/?page=programs&program=international_week>.

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Interested in learning more about H1B Visa options? Join us next Thursday and Friday (April 6th and 7th) in the Office of International Education for a free seminar and consultation. Register today as space is limited!

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Good afternoon students! International Week is just round the corner here at UTA!! This year our theme is "Bon Voyage- Celebrating 40 Years of Diversity" and will kick off on Saturday, April 1st with a soccer tournament continuing all week with several exciting programs featuring the Opening Ceremony, Food Fair, Fashion Show, School Visits and Global Extravaganza! Please check out the OIE website<https://www.uta.edu/oie/?page=programs&program=international_week> or International Student Organization's Facebook pages<https://www.facebook.com/events/1794638210756704/> for more information and stop by to check out one of our events! 

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This is a reminder that all F-1 and J-1 students must be enrolled full-time in order to maintain status, unless you have been granted an approved exception from the Office of International Education (OIE).

The last day to drop classes for the Spring 2017 semester is Friday, March 31. DO NOT drop below full-time enrollment without first getting permission from the OIE in the form of an approved full-time enrollment waiver. 

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Dear Student:
You are invited to attend a very special event on Tuesday, March 28. Please see the details below and RSVP to Lisa Nagy at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> today!
Also encourage other students RSVP and attend. If you are taking a course related to religion & faith, you can ask your professor for extra credit for attending.
If you need an accommodation to fully participate in this program, please contact Student Affairs, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>, 817-272-6083. Please allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. 

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Dear International Students & Scholars:

On March 6, 2017, President Trump signed an Executive Order entitled "Protecting The Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry To The United States." This Executive Order will take effect at 12:01 a.m. EST on March 16, 2017, and impacts certain individuals seeking entry to the U.S. who are from Iran, Syria, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. The Executive Order does not apply to individuals who are within the United States on the effective date of the Order or to those individuals who hold a valid visa. However, international students and scholars from the six affected countries 

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Dear International Students & Scholars:

On March 6, 2017, President Trump signed an Executive Order entitled "Protecting The Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry To The United States." This Executive Order will take effect at 12:01 a.m. EST on March 16, 2017, and impacts certain individuals seeking entry to the U.S. who are from Iran, Syria, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. The Executive Order does not apply to individuals who are within the United States on the effective date of the Order or to those individuals who hold a valid visa. However, international students and scholars from the six affected countries 

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As a reminder, reporting and keeping your Physical Presence Address in MyMav is a requirement of maintaining your F1/J1 student status in the United States. The Physical Presence Address is the address where you physically reside in the U.S.

You MUST follow proper guidelines for entering your address. Incorrect Physical Presence Address formatting may result in problems with your SEVIS record. 

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There is a Free OPT Seminar this afternoon from 2:00pm - 3:30pm at the Office of International Education, Swift Center room 125;
However you need to register online on the OIE website at https://www.uta.edu/oie/?page=programs&program=seminars

Christopher Mai
International Education Advisor
Office of International Education
University of Texas at Arlington
Office: 817-272-2355

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Due to the reception area renovation, the Office of International Education will be closed this afternoon, after morning advising concludes (morning advising hours: 9:30 a.m. through 12:30 p.m.). We will resume normal advising hours tomorrow: http://www.uta.edu/oie/?page=services&service=advising

In an effort to better serve you, the Office of International Education is making some upgrades to our front desk area.

We will hold regular drop-in advising for Thursday, March 2 in the morning, from 9:30-12:30 instead of the usual afternoon time period. After 12:30, the office will be closed to begin the remodel. On Friday, March 3rd and Monday, March 6th the front desk will be located in room 125 and we will have advising during our normal hours of 9:30-12:30. 

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Hello International Students and Scholars,

President Trump has announced that he will sign a new Executive Order, expected sometime this week regarding travel restrictions, security screenings, and visa issuance procedures. Students and scholars who could be subject to the original Executive Order should continue to exercise caution. The Office of International Education will post an update at: http://www.uta.edu/oie/?page=forms&form=Executive_Order as well as send an email
as soon as more details become available.

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If you are interested in finding out more about Optional Practical Training, please plan to attend one of our upcoming seminars:

Thursday, February 9 2 - 3:30 p.m., Swift Center Rm 125

Please register for the seminar at:
https://www.uta.edu/oie/?page=programs&program=seminars

If you sign up for the seminar, please be sure to attend. If the session is full, there still maybe some walk-in space available. Please check for availability with the Office of International Education reception desk staff.

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If you are interested in finding out more about Curricular Practical Training, please plan to attend our upcoming seminar:

January 30, Monday, 2 - 3:30 p.m., Swift Center Rm 125

Please register for the seminar at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/curricular-practical-training-cpt-seminar-tickets-31522647086

Also, please watch our YouTube, "CPT made easy" (bottom of the page): http://www.uta.edu/oie/?page=forms&form=cpt_forms

Dear students,
The Office of International Education recently changed the process for accepting payment of the OPT application fee. Please see the instructions on the OPT Processing and Case Management Fee<http://www.uta.edu/oie/?page=services&service=opt/Opt_management_fee> page.

J. Austin Perry
Associate Director, International Student and Scholar Services
University of Texas at Arlington
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Reminder to F-1 and J-1 Students:

Immigration regulations require F-1 and J-1 students to be enrolled full time during Fall and Spring at UTA. Full time at UTA is 9 hours for Graduate Students and 12 hours for Undergraduate Students. The immigration regulations allow waivers of the full time enrollment requirement under certain limited circumstances. Such waivers may only be granted by the advisors in the Office of International Education before the end of the enrollment period (Census Day), or before the student drops a course. Census date for the Spring 2017 Semester 

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Dear Students,

Please read the attachment and let us know if you learn of any victims of this or any other type of scam. Report to the PD, even if they have not lost any money.

Thank you,

Office of International Education
University of Texas at Arlington
Office: 817-272-2355

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Graduate Research Assistantship
The Office of International Education is now hiring for the position of Graduate Research Assistant. Candidates selected for this position will receive in-state tuition and a monthly salary, beginning before the start of spring session. Candidates should email their resumes to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> 

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Dear UTA International Students:

We are writing with a very important update regarding upcoming fee changes at the USCIS. This will affect you if you plan on applying for any of the following: Optional Practical Training (OPT), 24 Month STEM Extension of OPT, Change of Status, Reinstatement, J-2 Work Authorization or Economic Hardship Work Authorization. These applications all require Form I-765 or Form I-539. 

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Hello International Students! It's time again for some helpful reminders from the Office of International Education. Please read the following carefully and remember to come meet with an advisor if you have any questions about your immigration status.

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I-20 / DS-2019 Extension:

* If you have an I-2O or DS-2019 that expires on December 31, 2016 and you need more time to complete your degree, you must file a request to extend your I-20 / DS-2019. The I-20 / DS-2019 extension process can take 10 business days. Students who do not get their 

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Dear Students,
The Office of International Education will be held CPT and OPT Seminars on December 5 and 6 at Swift Center, room 125.
The information is listed below.
CPT Seminar: Monday, December 5 from 2:00pm - 3:30pm
OPT Seminar: Tuesday, December 6 from 2:00 - 3:30pm
The seminars are free and open to F-1 students; however you need to register online. Here is the link https://www.uta.edu/oie/?page=programs&program=seminars
If you have any questions regarding seminars please call or visit the Office of International Education at Swift Center.
Best Regards,
Christopher Mai
International Education Advisor
Office of International Education
University of Texas 

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Don't miss your opportunity and sign up today!!
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Dear international students,

Our office would like to remind you that if you were enrolled in the health insurance plan provided by the university for the fall 2016 semester, your coverage will be valid until December 31st , 2016.

If spring 2017 is your first semester, you will be enrolled in the university's health insurance plan, which will cover you from January 1st, 2017 until August 14th, 2017. The cost of $1,352 will be added to your MyMav account once you register for spring courses.
*Continuing students who waived the insurance for fall 

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Attention students,

The Office of International Education will be closed on Tuesday, November 15th from 11:30-1 pm for a divisional meeting. Advising will resume as scheduled at 1:30 pm that afternoon.

Thank you for your patience,

The Office of International Education
University of Texas at Arlington
817-272-2355

Dear Student,

There will be a CPT Seminar on November 16 from 2:00pm - 3:30pm at Swift Center, room 125.
It is a free seminar; however you need to register online. To register follow this link https://www.uta.edu/oie/?page=programs&program=seminars
If you have any questions please call the Office of International Education.

Best regards,

Christopher Mai
International Education Advisor
Office of International Education
University of Texas at Arlington
Office: 817-272-2355 

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The Office of International Education is excited to share our new
Anytime Advising YouTube series, "CPT Step-By-Step!"

Anytime Advising<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4GcUG-h5YPONYHRlb-LjkA> is be the home of animated tutorials on many popular advising topics such as OPT and CPT.

Our new series, "CPT Step-By-Step<https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkNNnB8SXFizI2U15yKiKiy3G-tpP7xDt>" is now available for your use. This series covers the same content as our popular OPT seminars. Through the videos, you will learn almost everything you need to know about OPT including: 

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Dear international students,

The purpose of this email is to communicate the upcoming changes with the International Student Health Insurance Plan. There are two areas that will be impacted:

Changes to the Pharmacy Network

Effective January 1, 2017, CVS pharmacies and CVS pharmacies in a Target store will no longer be a part of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) standard pharmacy network, administered by Prime Therapeutics. BCBSTX works closely with Prime Therapeutics to continuously assess their pharmacy networks and offerings to ensure they maintain affordable benefits for us, including obtaining 

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Hello everyone!

We still have space available. You can find out more details on how to sign up on our website:

http://www.uta.edu/oie/?page=programs&program=h1bseminar

We are looking forward to seeing you!

Good afternoon,

Join us for our State Fair of Texas excursion open to all international students! The State Fair is one of the most famous attractions in Texas and this year international students are invited to join OIE for Saturday, October 15th for a day of fun and adventures. Tickets are $5 and include transportation and entrance to the fair (an $18 value!) and are open to any international student at UTA. We will meet at 10:30 am and return to UTA by 4pm. 

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Dear international students,

Our office would like to remind you that in order to be in compliance with immigration regulations and the mandatory health insurance requirements, you must update your Physical Presence Address in MyMav.

Your physical presence address is the address where you are currently sleeping at night; and the information must conform to the SEVIS guidelines for the duration of your program. If you move, you must update your address within 10 days. 

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Reminder to F-1 and J-1 Students:

Immigration regulations require F-1 and J-1 students to be enrolled full time during Fall and Spring at UTA. Full time at UTA is 9 hours for Graduate Students and 12 hours for Undergraduate Students. The immigration regulations allow waivers of the full time enrollment requirement under certain limited circumstances. Such waivers may only be granted by the advisors in the Office of International Education before the end of the enrollment period (Census Day), or before the student drops a course. Census date for the Fall 2016 Semester 

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Reminder to F-1 and J-1 Students:

Immigration regulations require F-1 and J-1 students to be enrolled full time during Fall and Spring at UTA. Full time at UTA is 9 hours for Graduate Students and 12 hours for Undergraduate Students. The immigration regulations allow waivers of the full time enrollment requirement under certain limited circumstances. Such waivers may only be granted by the advisors in the Office of International Education before the end of the enrollment period (Census Day), or before the student drops a course. Census date for the Fall 2016 Semester 

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There will be no advising on Thursdays through July 28th. All OIE advisors will be working to expedite the processing of pending immigration requests during this time. We will hold regular open advising hours as scheduled during the other days of the week. We appreciate your understanding as we work to better serve the International Student and Scholar community here at UT Arlington! 

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There will be no advising this Thursday, June 16. All OIE advisors will be working to expedite the processing of pending immigration requests during this time. We will hold regular open advising hours as scheduled on Wednesday, June 15 and Friday, June 17. We appreciate your understanding as we work to better serve the International Student and Scholar community here at UT Arlington! 

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There will be no advising this Thursday, June 9. All OIE advisors will be working to expedite the processing of pending immigration requests during this time. We will hold regular open advising hours as scheduled on Wednesday, June 8 and Friday, June 10. We appreciate your understanding as we work to better serve the International Student and Scholar community here at UT Arlington! 

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The Office of International Education will not have advising on Thursday afternoon, June 2nd. due to a new International Student Orientation, however the office remains open to drop off or pick up documents. We will resume normal advising hours on Friday, June 3rd. You can find our advising hours at:
http://www.uta.edu/oie/?page=services&service=advising 

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Congratulations to our spring graduates! The end of a semester is both an exciting and a busy time for everyone. In order to serve you as efficiently as possible, OIE will keep advising wait times to a minimum feasible and asks you to allow time for processing. Please note that our current processing times are 10-15 business days due to an extremely high volume of requests and visits to our office. 

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I-20 / DS-2019 Extension:

* If you have an I-2O or DS-2019 that expires on May 31, 2016 and you need more time to complete your degree, you must file a request to extend your I-20 / DS-2019. The I-20 / DS-2019 extension process can take 10 business days. Students who do not get their I-20s / DS-2019s extended prior to expiration will be considered in violation of their F-1 status. Save yourself time and money by applying for the extension early. 

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Dear students,

Interested in becoming more involved on campus while engaging with other international students? International Peer Advisor for Fall 2016 Orientations are now open and a great way to engage with the new international student population!

Show off your Maverick pride and apply today! The deadline for applications is Monday, April 25th. Find out more at : http://www.uta.edu/oie/?page=programs&program=peer_advisor. 

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Peer Advisor Applications Available Now!

Interested in becoming more involved on campus while engaging with other international students? International Peer Advisor for Fall 2016 Orientations are now open! The deadline for applications is Monday, April 25th. Find out more at :

http://www.uta.edu/oie/?page=programs&program=peer_advisor

Please fill in the attached application and return via email to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or please return completed forms to the Office of International Education located in the Swift Center.

Please do not reply to this email!

I-20 / DS-2019 Extension:

* If you have an I-2O or DS-2019 that expires on May 31, 2016 and you need more time to complete your degree, you must file a request to extend your I-20 / DS-2019. The I-20 / DS-2019 extension process can take 10 business days. Students who do not get their I-20s / DS-2019s extended prior to expiration will be considered in violation of their F-1 status. Save yourself time and money by applying for the extension early. 

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Dear international students,

The Summer 2016 semester is quickly approaching. Our office would like to remind you that if you were enrolled in the health insurance plan provided by the university for the spring 2016 semester, your coverage will be valid until August 14th, 2016. You will not be charged again for summer insurance. 

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The Office of International Education is excited to share our new
YouTube channel, Anytime Advising, with you!

Anytime Advising<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4GcUG-h5YPONYHRlb-LjkA> will be the home of animated tutorials on many popular advising topics such as OPT and CPT.

Our first series, "OPT Step-By-Step<https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkNNnB8SXFiwMjnO_eBV2SPWqkZt2CM6L>" is now available for your use. This series covers the same content as our popular OPT seminars. Through the videos, you will learn almost everything you need to know about OPT including: 

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Hello International Students!

International Week is almost here! Please find the attached application for the Opening Ceremony and Parade of Banners. Please also note the location change of the event to the Palo Duro Lounge, UC and that the deadline to apply to carry a banner has been extended to Monday, March 28th. 

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Hello International Students!

Did you know that international students at UTA represent over 120 countries? What better way to celebrate UTA's diversity and show your pride for your home country than by carrying your country's banner in the I Week Grand Opening Parade!

The Grand Opening Ceremony and Parade of Banners will be on Monday, April 4th at 12pm, starting in the Palo Duro Lounge, UC. 

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We will not have advising on Friday morning, March 25th due to mandatory divisional training. We will resume normal advising hours on Monday. Our advising hours can be found here: http://www.uta.edu/oie/?page=services&service=advising

STEM OPT Update

On March 11, 2016, USCIS posted their final rule for changes to the STEM OPT extension regulations. The Office of International Education is aware of these changes and we will adjust our policies, procedures, and advising accordingly.

Updated policies and procedures are NOT available at this time. However, as we make changes to our institutional policies, we will make efforts to communicate these changes to our students via the OIE website and listserv e-mail. 

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Introducción a la filosofía de la ciencia y la tecnología.05/04
Construcción de indicadores bibliométricos. Teoría y práctica básicas. 12/04
Políticas de Ciencia y Tecnología.19/04
Género, ciencia y tecnología: herramientas para el análisis, la gestión y las políticas públicas.17/05
Los itinerarios del saber: universidad, producción y apropiación de conocimientos.17/05
Estudios sociales de la Ciencia y la Tecnología.17/05
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The Office of International Education is pleased to announce that we will be hosting immigration attorney Arthur Serratelli for two days of one-on-one consultations and seminars on H1-B and other work-related visa status issues on Monday, February 29th and Tuesday, March 1st.

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Hello UTA International Community,

The Office of International Education is pleased to announce that we will be hosting immigration attorney Arthur Serratelli for two days of one-on-one consultations and seminars on H1-B and other work-related visa status issues on Monday, February 29th and Tuesday, March 1st. The number of slots available for one-on-one consultations is extremely limited, and the seating available for the seminars (it will be the same presentation on both days) is limited as well. You can find more information (including links to register) on our website here: http://www.uta.edu/oie/?page=programs&program=h1bseminar 

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Reminder to F-1 and J-1 Students:

Immigration regulations require F-1 and J-1 students to be enrolled full time during Fall and Spring at UTA. Full time at UTA is 9 hours for Graduate Students and 12 hours for Undergraduate Students. The immigration regulations allow waivers of the full time enrollment requirement under certain limited circumstances. Such waivers may only be granted by the advisors in the Office of International Education before the end of the enrollment period (Census Day), or before the student drops a course. Census date for the Spring 2016 Semester 

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Please remember Spring/ Summer 2016 insurance charge of $1,352.00 will add to your account soon. Spring/ Summer insurance coverage dates are from January 1st until August 14th. The option to waive Spring/ Summer 2016 is open now until February 3rd at https://uta.myahpcare.com/waiver . The Spring and Summer semester must be waived together with coverage dates from January 1st and August 14th. There is no fee to waive your university insurance. However, if your outside insurance doesn't provide medical evacuation and repatriation there will be a $60 charge placed on your account for medical 

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For the first time ever, UTA will offer the opportunity to live-stream the Fall 2015 Commencement Ceremonies, scheduled for December 17-19 at College Park Center. Simply visit uta.edu/commencement/photos-videos<uta.edu/commencement/photos-videos/>, the live-stream will begin approximately ten minutes before each ceremony. Be sure to share the link with family and friends who are unable to attend. 

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Holiday Closure:

The Office of International Education will close for the winter break at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23 and will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, January 4.

I-20 / DS-2019 Extension:

If you have an I-2O or DS-2019 that expires on December 31, 2015 and you need more time to complete your degree, you must file a request to extend your I-20 / DS-2019. The I-20 / DS-2019 extension process can take 7 to 10 business days. Due to the holiday closer from 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23 through 

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The next and final CPT seminar this semester is on Friday December 4th., in the Swift Center from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Room 125. Please check in at the OIE Front Desk.

At the link below, students can sign up to attend the CPT seminar. 

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The Office of International Education is now hiring for the position of Graduate Research Assistant. Candidates selected for this position will receive a monthly salary, and if hired before the census date of the Spring semester candidates will be eligible for in-state tuition. Candidates should email their resumes to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> 

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Global Grounds Coffee Hour is today!
Asian Heritage Month Theme - Multicultural Affairs
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Programming Coordinator
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Phone: 817-272-2355
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Programming Coordinator
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Phone: 817-272-2355
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The Office of International Education will be closed on Tuesday, November 17th from 11:30 a.m. through 1 p.m. We will resume normal business hours at 1 p.m.

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The Office of Student Accounts is happy to inform you that UT Arlington has partnered with Flywire (formally peerTransfer) to provide you with an easy and secure way to send international payments. This will be the only approved method for international payments beginning November 16, 2015.

Flywire allows you to:

* Pay from any country and any bank
* Track payments from start to finish
* Save on bank fees and exchange rates
* Receive peace of mind with dedicated multilingual customer support
* Payments are price match guaranteed 

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Holiday Closure:

The Office of International Education will close for the winter break at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23 and will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, January 4.

I-20 / DS-2019 Extension:

If you have an I-2O or DS-2019 that expires on December 31, 2015 and you need more time to complete your degree, you must file a request to extend your I-20 / DS-2019. The I-20 / DS-2019 extension process can take 7 to 10 business days. Due to the holiday closer from 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23 through 

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Dear continuing international students,

The Spring/Summer 2016 semester is quickly approaching. Our office would like to remind all F-1, F-2, J-1 and J-2 students that once you register for Spring/Summer 2016 courses, you will be automatically enrolled into the UTA student health plan and the cost of the insurance will be added to your MyMav account and paid with your tuition. 

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Global Grounds is co-hosted by Mavs Go Green today followed by World Trivia Night at 6:00 in Palo Duro Lounge! You can still sign up to be on a trivia team for free at the event as well even if you do not have full team.
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Phone: 817-272-2355
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Phone: 817-272-2355
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Fall Food Fair is today at UC Mall from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm! Join the International Student Organization and 21 other various student organizations for a variety of cultural food.

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Programming Coordinator
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The next OPT seminar this semester is on Wednesday November 4th., in the Swift Center from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Room 125. Please check in at the OIE Front Desk.

At the link below, students can sign up to attend the OPT seminar. Please be aware that only 45 seats are available. 

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The next OPT seminar this semester is on Wednesday October 4th., in the Swift Center from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Room 125. Please check in at the OIE Front Desk.

At the link below, students can sign up to attend the OPT seminar. Please be aware that only 45 seats are available. 

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Programming Coordinator
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Phone: 817-272-2355
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Phone: 817-272-2355
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Phone: 817-272-2355
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Josh Garcia
Programming Coordinator
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Phone: 817-272-2355
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Josh Garcia
Programming Coordinator
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Phone: 817-272-2355
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2nd Annual Ubuntu Social Justice Conference
Saturday, November 7th in the University Center
Back by popular demand! Registration is now open for UTA students interested in participating in this exciting conference that will feature national keynote speakers, breakout workshop sessions, community service project, small group dialogues and networking activities. All UTA students are eligible.
Want to take a student leadership role at the conference? You can also apply for one of the special opportunities to become an Ubuntu Peer Leader and/or Student Workshop Presenter.
For complete details, registration and application links, visit the Ubuntu website: https://www.uta.edu/multicultural/leadership-clubs/Ubuntu/index.php
Ubuntu is hosted by 

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Phone: 817-272-2355
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Phone: 817-272-2355
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Phone: 817-272-2355
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Find attached details on the upcoming H1B Seminar on Friday, October 30, 2015. You can also find this information on our website at http://www.uta.edu/oie/?page=home#

You do not have to register for this event. See you there!

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The next OPT seminar this semester is on Tuesday October 20th., in the Swift Center from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Room 125. Please check in at the OIE Front Desk.

At the link below, students can sign up to attend the OPT seminar. Please be aware that only 65 seats are available. 

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Phone: 817-272-2355
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Phone: 817-272-2355
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Phone: 817-272-2355
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The next OPT seminar this semester is on Monday September 28th., in the Swift Center from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Room 125. Please check in at the OIE Front Desk.

At the link below, students can sign up to attend the OPT seminar. Please be aware that only 45 seats are available. 

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