ISS and the UW-Madison Police Department have recently become aware of a new scam targeting international students. The latest scam targets students in their native languages, with scammers claiming to be representatives of students’ home …
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ISS Summer Hours & June and July Schedule Updates
Please note that International Student Services will be closed on Wednesday, June 6, as staff will be working on ISS strategic priorities in order to better serve you. Additionally, ISS will be closed on Wednesday, …
USCIS proposal to change policy on Accrued Unlawful Presence of F and J nonimmigrant students
USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services) has proposed a change in immigration policy for determining whether an F-1 or J-1 student has overstayed their visa in the United States. This policy change will affect F-1 …
Immigration Processing Delays Expected in the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, and Parts of Asia During Ramadan
Dear students, If you are traveling home and need to renew your immigration documents at a U.S. embassy or consulate, please be advised that foreign nationals can expect immigration processing delays from mid-May through mid-June in the …
Phishing Scam Directed at UW-Madison Students and Staff
Dear Students, There are increasing reports of a new phishing scam directed at UW-Madison students and staff. There are variations of the message, but the sender’s email address may look similar to a UW-Madison email address – or …
ISS is hiring an orientation program assistant!
Applications are due Friday, March 30 by 11:59 p.m. A full position description can be found on the UW Student Job Center, job number 53034. This is a student hourly position and does not provide …
ISS is hiring a student web assistant!
Applications are due Friday, March 9 by 11:59 p.m. A full position description can be found on the UW Student Job Center, job number 52604. This is a student hourly position and does not provide …
CAMPUS CLIMATE PROGRESS REPORT – SPRING 2018
Important Update from ISS: Rental Contracts with Independent Housing Companies
It has recently come to our attention that a local property management company unaffiliated with UW-Madison has been using the University’s logo on its rental agreement contracts. This has misled some international students to believe …
Update on J-1 Non-degree Program from ISS Director
Dear colleagues, While I recognize many departments and faculty are interested in hosting individuals for training and research opportunities who do not qualify for the J-1 scholar category, the International Student Services (ISS) office is …