Welcome to the New Semester!We hope you’ve had a restful break and that your Spring semester starts off well. This newsletter contains a lot of important reminders and immigration workshop announcements, so we highly encourage you to read through it all!Â
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Two Nationality-Based Travel Bans Are No Longer in Effect
On January 20, 2021, the Biden Administration released a Proclamation on Ending Discriminatory Bans on Entry to the United States. The revocation of the Travel Ban means that all previous restrictions associated with Executive Order 13780 and Presidential Proclamations 9645, 9723, and 9983 are no longer in effect. Of relevance to international students, nationals of Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Venezuela, and Yemen will no longer be subject to the restrictions on nonimmigrant and/or immigrant visa issuance imposed by a 2017 Trump administration travel ban. For further details and background information, please refer to Travel Ban: NAFSA Resources. As further Biden Administration actions are announced, we will continue to post them to our US Presidential Proclamations and Executive Orders Affecting the NYU Global Community resource page.
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Effective January 26: Negative COVID-19 Test Required of All Travelers Entering the USÂ
Effective January 26, 2021, all travelers entering the US will require a negative COVID-19 test. [As of December 28, 2020 all travelers entering the US from the UK require a negative COVID-19 test.] Air passengers are required to get a viral test within 3 days before their flight to the US departs. Travelers are also required to provide written documentation of their lab result to the airline or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19. More details regarding documentation for a negative test and FAQs can be found with the Centers for Disease Control.
If you’ve traveled outside of the United States and plan to reenter on or after January 26, please be sure to have this documentation ready in addition to your other required travel documents and be aware of any other travel advisories in effect.
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International Spouses and Partners English Program (ISEP) Spring 2021 applications are now open! Â
ISEP, which is sponsored jointly by OGS and NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, provides non-credit English instruction for the spouses and partners of NYU’s international students and scholars. The classes, taught by graduate students from Steinhardt, focus on conversational English and American culture, and are offered in 12-week sessions during the fall and spring semesters. The cost is $99 per semester. More information about the program and how to sign up can be found on our website. The application deadline is Friday, February 5 at 4pm ET. Please be aware that due to COVID-19 classes will take place remotely online via zoom sessions.Â
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Are you registered as a full-time student?
In order to maintain legal status in the US, students in F-1 and J-1 status are required to register full-time, which is a minimum of 12 credits per semester for most NYU programs, including NYU CUSP. Make sure you register full-time or gain approval from the OGS to be approved for a reduced course load.Â
Graduate Students:
Check with your department on what they consider full-time enrollment to be. If for any reason you won't be registered full time, you must have OGS approval to be registered for a reduced course load.
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Update your US phone number and address in Albert
All students must have an up-to-date US residential address and phone number in their NYU records. If we don't receive this information, you risk losing legal status in the US. See instructions on how to update your US address and phone number.
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Get your I-94 record with your latest travel updates
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Stay protected against scams
As we begin a new semester, we want to remind you of ways to protect yourself against scams. In the past, international students and scholars have reported to us that they have received phone calls from people claiming to work for local and international governments, shipping, and finance offices. These calls almost always involve a request for students to provide personal financial information, including credit or debit card numbers or to send money electronically. Â
Never give out your financial information to someone on the phone. Please contact us if you receive a call that might be questionable.
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For further information on scam awareness and prevention, review these tips to avoid scam and fraud.
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Planning on graduating in May?
Be sure to apply for graduation through Albert by February 14 if you would like to receive a diploma in May. Some schools and departments may set earlier deadlines so check in with your academic advisor about that.Â
Also, make sure you are aware of your work options after you graduate! Now is the time to apply for Post-Completion OPT (if you’re a student in F-1 status) or academic training (if you’re a student in J-1 status).
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Get ready for tax season!
Did you know you have at least one tax form to complete if you have been living in the US – even if you didn't work in the US in 2020? The earliest we recommend you file your taxes is mid-February. Stay tuned these next few weeks for an email on your tax requirements and announcements on tax workshops where you will learn why it is important to file taxes, terminology, and the deadline to file your federal and state forms. Updated information and all tax workshops will be posted from our tax resource page.
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Transferred to NYU?
Don’t forget: Wednesday, February 10 is the deadline for students transferring their SEVIS record for the start of the Spring 2021 semester. If you still need a transfer I-20 from NYU, apply via our website!
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The programs listed below are highlights for the week of January 24th, 2021 and beyond. Check out the NYU Events Calendar for a comprehensive list of upcoming OGS events.
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OPT/CPT/H1B Panel Discussion
International students will have multiple options when it comes to connecting with employers as a student intern or a full time professional. Join us for a session where a panel of experts will discuss common concerns when dealing with CPT, OPT, and H1B. How do you bring up OPT to an employer? What are the basics of the H1B process? Which industries are sponsoring visas? Experts will share insight followed by an open Q&A session. RSVP on Handshake, under Events.
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OPT Application Review SessionsOnce you've received your new OPT I-20 and your application is ready to send, attend one of these sessions where an OGS advisor will go over all OPT application documents in detail, so that you can make sure your documents meet the application guidelines. Check out the listing of review sessions and sign up soon. We've also got a recorded session to sit in on if the timings don't work for your schedule (be sure to sign into Zoom using NYU SSO to access the recording).
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New International Student Meetings
Calling all newly admitted students starting their first semester at NYU in the United States! Join this meeting to meet other students and discuss topics like work, travel, and adjusting to life at NYU with Office of Global Services staff! If you haven't already attended a meeting, sign up for one today!
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Off-Campus Employment Options for F-1 Students
Want to work off-campus before graduation? F-1 students who want to work or intern off-campus before graduation need some form of work authorization– such as OPT or CPT. Learn what these terms mean, if you are eligible, and which option is best for you at one of these two workshops!
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On-Campus Employment for F-1 and J-1 Students
If you're an international student who wants to start a job on-campus, there are some extra steps you should be aware of. Learn the basics of this process and get key information on what to expect as you find your on-campus job, including required documentation, your Social Security Number application, and non-resident tax resources.
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