March 2024 | Updates for International Faculty and Scholars
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| ISEO Front Desk Hours on March 6, 2024
Please be aware of limited ISEO front desk hours at Student Center B on Wednesday, March 6th. We will open from 1:00PM - 2:30PM. Normal business hours are expected to resume on Thursday, March 7th. For urgent inquiries, please call 858-534-3730 or contact us a ischolars@ucsd.edu.
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Welcome Spring at the Japanese Friendship Garden Cherry Blossom Festival!
Spring is finally here, and so is cherry blossom season! From March 7th to March 10th, the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park will feature a lively calendar of entertainment, food, and local vendors to celebrate. On Saturday and Sunday, there will even be classes on the history of sake available. Visitors can access the festival by purchasing a general admission ticket to the garden, with additional fees required for classes or vendors. Take a look at each day's events on niwa.org!
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE!
ISEO will soon be launching Sunapsis - a new and improved system for managing faculty and scholar cases and services. During this transition, our advisors will need to prioritize cases with immigration emergencies, such as scholars coming off of payroll or falling out of status. For more information on this change and what to expect, please see our News and Updates.
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TAXES
Did you know that you could have tax filing obligations, even if you are not being paid in the US? We have helpful tax resources available for you! For previously recorded workshops, a list of our upcoming tax workshops, and help determining if you are a resident or non-resident for tax purposes, please visit our Resources for Income Tax Return Filing page.
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J-1/J-2 UPDATES AND REMINDERS
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The Office of Private Sector Exchange Program Administration (OPA) will be sending exchange visitors a survey via email from Jvisas@state.gov to learn more about visitors' health, safety, and welfare during their participation in the J-1 Exchange Visitor program. If you receive this survey, it is a legitimate message from OPA.
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Are you subject to 212e and not sure how to proceed? It's important to not apply for the waiver too early, as this can impact our ability to extend your J-1 program and your ability to travel internationally. Please speak to your advisor before applying for a waiver. We can help you with timing! For more information, a breakdown of the waiver process steps, and things to keep in mind, visit our Two-Year Home Country Residence resource page.
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H-1B UPDATES
Starting April 1st, 2024, US Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) will be revising their premium processing time from 15 calendar days to 15 business days.
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| TRITON TREKKERS: ROCK CLIMB MISSION GORGE |
March 9, 2024 | 7:00AM - 3:00PM
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Mission Trails Regional Park is a local hot spot for rock climbing only 20 minutes from campus. The climbing is excellent with routes for both first time and experienced climbers. Our experienced and supportive guides will lead you through a fun and challenging progression of climbs throughout the day. Knots, rope handling, belaying, safety, and climbing technique will be covered. All climbing equipment is provided. Come spend the day with us on the rocks! No prior experience necessary and beginners welcome!
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| March 12, 2024 | 12:00PM - 2:30PM
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Professor Steve Gill, San Diego State University, Fowler College of Business faculty member, and Douglas Kelley, Accounting Lecturer at San Diego State University and Coordinator for the San Diego State University VITA program, will present on federal tax filing requirements for Nonresident Aliens for Tax Purposes and using Glacier Tax Prep software in preparing nonresident alien tax returns.
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| March 20, 2024 | 8:30AM - 10:00AM
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Come on over for a cup of coffee and a morning pastry! Global Coffee Hour is meant to bring together both international and domestic students, scholars and families to celebrate our global community at UC San Diego. Join us for fun activities and build connections that expand across the world.
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| March 20, 2024 | 12:00PM - 2:00PM
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Representatives from the California Franchise Tax Board will be present. Ideally students and scholars should complete their federal tax returns prior to attending this workshop and may want to bring them for reference. This session will NOT be recorded.
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| March 22, 2024 | 12:00PM - 1:30PM
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Join us at 409 Dance Hall for St. Patrick's day crafting. Lunch will be provided by Pop Pie Co. This is a space where you will have a chance to socialize with other members of the international community.
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| March 25, 2024 | 3:00PM - 4:00PM
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Join Mommy, Daddy, and Me at 409 Dance Hall for fun kid friendly activities! We will have snacks, crafts, and music during this fun-filled session! Activities are intended for newborns to 5 year olds but everyone is welcome.
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| March 28, 2024 | 5:00PM - 6:30PM
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Get to know other international Faculty and Scholars! Meet new people while playing classic board games at 409 Dance Hall. ISEO will provide the board games and food. Feel free to bring friends and family.
Some of the games include Uno, Pictionary, Operation, Connect four, Trouble, and much more! We will have games for all skill levels.
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