Scams and wire fraud crimes are happening around the world. Scams can target people of any age, nationality or visa status. Unfortunately, international students in the U.S. and other countries are often targeted by criminals. …
Employment
Help us help you during busy times!
A message to our Global Badger community from International Student Services (ISS) – April is a very busy month for ISS and we know that you are busy, too. We are working as quickly as …
USCIS Announces I-765 Online Filing for OPT & STEM Extension
On April 12, 2021, USCIS announced that F-1 students seeking permission for Optional Practical Training (OPT) or OPT STEM Extension can now file Form I-765 online. We are optimistic about this change, but we are …
USCIS Announcement – Processing Delays and Flexibilities
USCIS announced some flexibilities for F-1 students who mailed Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization to USCIS between October 1, 2020 and May 1, 2021. Requesting 12 months post-completion OPT The regulations state that your post-completion OPT employment authorization end date …
Tax Deadlines extended to July 15, 2020
The deadline to file federal taxes has been extended to July 15th. Read more information on the IRS website. The Wisconsin Department of Revenue has extended the date for state taxes to July 15th also.
Tips on Applying for a Social Security Number
Are you a new UW-Madison international student? Have you recently gotten a job on campus? If you answered yes to the two questions above, then you will need to apply for a Social Security Number (SSN) …
F-1 OPT STEM Extension
The OPT STEM Extension is a twice-per-lifetime 24-month extension for eligible STEM majors who are currently in an authorized period of post-completion OPT. The STEM degree (bachelor’s or higher) may have been earned at UW–Madison or may be based on a previously earned degree from an accredited U.S. college/university. Proof of degree conferral and proof…
Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is a tax processing number issued to nonresident aliens (NRA) by the Internal Revenue Service. ITINs are a nine-digit number in the format (9XX-XX-XXXX), beginning with a “9”. ITINs with middle digits (the fourth and fifth positions) “70,” through “88” have expired. ITINs with middle digits “90,” “91,” “92,” “94,”…
EMPLOYING AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
Information for students and exchange visitors (F-1 & J-1 visa categories) pursuing employment in the United States What Employers Should Know About Hiring International Students Many employers are concerned about liability issues related to the employment of international students in the United States due to changes in federal laws governing non‐citizens. This page addresses concerns…
Career Planning
Career planning is an important part of your academics at UW-Madison, whether you wish to gain work experience in the U.S., back home, or in another country. It’s never too early to start mapping your career path. We encourage you to take advantage of the career services offices on campus. UW-Madison career services offices are…