Immigration and Citizenship Community News November 2024
November 6, 2024
Hello Comets,
We’re at the last stretch of the Fall semester, hang in there!
USICS Issues New Guidance on EB-1 Eligibility Criteria for Individuals with Extraordinary Ability
Read more about this here: https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-6-part-f-chapter-2
Alternatives to the H-1B for STEM graduates
The H-1B is the most popular employer-sponsored visa option for graduating international students. However, it is not the easiest option for everyone. International students who are not successful in the H-1B lottery or don’t have an employer to sponsor them, such as entrepreneurs, may seek out alternatives to the H-1B visa. Read more here: https://interstride.com/blog/alternatives-to-the-h-1b-for-stem-graduates/
Upcoming Workshops:
Resumes & Cover Letters Workshop
Date: November 8, 2024
Time: 10 AM – 12 PM
Location: JSOM 11.214
Hosted by the International Center, this workshop will guide you in creating compelling resumes and cover letters that stand out. We’ll also cover key work authorization questions for F-1 students. Plus, International Center advisors will be available to answer any questions you have!
Register here.
Unlock Your Financial Future
Date: November 13, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Founders FA-OGE 2.206 (The Office of Graduate Education)
Join the Money Management Center and ISSO for tips on budgeting, saving, and navigating financial challenges as an international student. Learn about work opportunities for F-1 students and resources like the Comet Cupboard and Closet. Advisors from the International Center will also be present to answer your questions.
Register here.
Student Support Tile
Did you know that there is a new resource available on Galaxy- Orion, under the student center tab. This new resource was developed by the Graduation Help Desk to help students get in contact with campus resources. After clicking on the tile, you will see a list of campus resources with contact information and have the opportunity to send an email to the specific office requesting for more information.
Don’t Forget to Update Your Address
Anyone who is not a U.S. citizen (unless in A or G status) must report address changes within 10 days or less online at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services – Change of Address or by mail using Form AR-11
found at the following link: USCIS – FORMS.
OICS is here for you
You can schedule an appointment with an OICS advisor or send a message through your iComet Portal, for nonimmigrant categories.
Warm regards,
Office of Immigrant and Citizenship Services (OICS)
The University of Texas at Dallas