OGS MONTHLY UPDATE:
MARCH
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UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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In-Person Registration Requirements for International Students
Since the spring of 2020, the US government has allowed for certain exemptions from the in-person registration requirement for some international students. These exemptions have allowed for students who were present in the United States and continuously pursuing their studies since March of 2020 to fully enroll in online courses (with the permission of their academic programs) and still maintain their legal status in the United States.
We anticipate that these exemptions will no longer be in place for the 2023-2024 academic year, therefore we request that you keep this information in mind in preparation for the Fall 2023 registration period with your students. This means that all international students enrolled at NYU could take no more than 1 class or 3 credits of online class that would count towards the full-time enrollment requirement. For more information on registration guidelines for international students, please visit our information page for academic departments.
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OGS Meet and Greets: You're Invited!We invite you all to share refreshments with us while OGS staff will help clarify what the in-person registration requirements mean for you and your students, answer any questions, and give you the opportunity to mix and mingle. Please
RSVP to an upcoming Meet and Greet! Upcoming sessions:
- March 24th, 2:00 - 3:30 PM- 383 Lafayette Street, Room C06
- March 28th, 9:30- 11:00 AM- 383 Lafayette Street, Room C06
We’ll be sharing information on another session happening at Tandon soon!
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Key OGS Priorities for International Students This Month- We are highlighting to students this month the necessity of in-person course registration for the fall 2023 semester and beyond. As mentioned above, we’re also telling all international students that they need to be registered full-time with no more than 1 class or 3 credits of online class that would count towards the full-time enrollment requirement in order to maintain their legal status in the United States. Keep in mind that international students who are unable to register full time must receive OGS permission to register for a reduced course load in order to keep their immigration status valid. For undergraduate students a minimum of 12 credits is considered full-time enrollment; for graduate students, typically a minimum of 9 credits is considered full-time enrollment.
- If students plan on traveling internationally (especially with spring break approaching), we’re encouraging them to review our travel page early on or watch our travel video to avoid any issues. We’re also reminding them to make sure that they have a valid travel signature.
- We’re in the midst of tax season! All international students received this tax email last month, and we continue to update them on tax webinars available to help them in the filing process.
- As always, all emails sent to students are directly linked from our Immigration Updates and Events web page.
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The International Student Support Initiative (ISSI) is a centralized, coordinated, and comprehensive hub for NYU’s international student community. A collaboration between the Office of Global Services (OGS) and the Center for Student Life (CSL), ISSI is dedicated to not only support international students at NYU, but also to provide resources and expertise to create academic, co-curricular, and social opportunities for sustained, cross-cultural learning. Please share these events with your students!
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How to prepare your OPT application for the US government (USCIS)
After you've received your new OPT I-20, you should attend this session where an OGS advisor will go over how to prepare your OPT application for USCIS. Attend this session to make sure your OPT application meets all the guidelines, before you submit it to USCIS!
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The Student Visa Application and Interview: A Webinar on What to Expect
Learn about the process to get a US student visa, what to expect for the day of your visa interview, possible outcomes of your student visa application, and resources to turn to if your application is delayed or denied.
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Nonresident Tax Workshop by Sprintax
Get an overview of tax for nonresident students and scholars, including who must file a 2020 US tax return, what income forms students/scholars may receive, and forms that need to be completed and sent to the IRS. Learn terms like FICA, ITIN and Form 1098-T, what happens if students don’t file, or misfile, details on state tax returns, IRS stimulus payments and how to use Sprintax to file your nonresident tax paperwork.
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Post-completion OPT Webinar
This workshop is designed to give you a firm understanding of what OPT is (it's a form of work authorization for students in F-1 status), how to apply for OPT, the processing timeline, what documents you’ll need, travel advice, and reporting requirements. We also briefly cover tax, health insurance, and OPT extensions.
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STEM OPT
STEM OPT is an additional 24 months of OPT work authorization for students with a US degree in certain majors of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. We highly recommend attending this webinar about 4 months before your current OPT EAD card is set to expire. During this webinar, we will review eligibility for the extension, the application process, reporting responsibilities, travel, and how Cap Gap extension often overlaps with the STEM extension.
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International Student Culture Discussion
Do you want to meet new friends and learn about cultures around the world? Then join us for the March edition of the International Student Culture Discussion! For those who are new, this is a conversation-based event in which we discuss a new cultural topic each month. This month’s topic will be dance & music. Come and learn something new – and share some facts about your own culture! We politely request that you sign up only if you’re able to attend the full one-hour session (believe us, time flies!) Pastries from local establishments will be provided. We can’t wait to see you!
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English Conversation and Culture: Women's History Month: "I Am Woman, Hear Me Roar!"March 8th | 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Kimmel 704 (no RSVP required, just show up!)
Stop by Kimmel 704 this Wednesday to practice your English speaking skills and just unwind a little from school and homework. English Conversation and Culture is an interactive and informative series that’s hosted by Allen McFarlane, NYU’s assistant VP of Outreach and Engagement, in collaboration with ISSI. This is a safe space that is open to all to just learn and practice; so, leave your notebooks and laptops at home, just bring yourself!
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Broadway Brunch Series: Chicago
Come along with ISSI as we combine two of New York’s favorite weekend events, Broadway and Brunch. Join us for all that jazz at 'Chicago the Musical'!
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Discover NY: One World Observatory and Oculus Center
Join ISSI as we explore the Financial District and its corporate surroundings with a view from the clouds. We will first visit the 102nd floor of the One World Observatory to enjoy panoramic views of New York City. We will climb to the 102nd floor in 47 seconds to take in one of the highest points in the city. After visiting the One World Observatory we will pay respects at the 9/11 memorial. We will then visit the Oculus where we will have time to shop and browse some of the stores the famous shopping destination has to offer.
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