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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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 …
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 …
Important Immigration Reminders from ISS
Please be aware of the following important immigration reminders so that you are able to maximize your experience at UW-Madison while maintaining your valid immigration status with the federal government. Maintaining your valid immigration status is …
Get Ready for Winter in Wisconsin!
Welcome to winter weather in Wisconsin! If you are thinking the cold weather will be over by January, then think again. Winter here lasts until April or even May! Winter can be very cold in …
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) …