Information/Services for International Scholars

The University of Texas International Office (International Student and Scholar Services) home page is here: https://world.utexas.edu/

Their main web page for international faculty and scholars is here: https://world.utexas.edu/isss/scholars

For information regarding Visa and eligibility concerns, Visa extensions, transitioning from J1 to H1B visa status and applying for a greencard, make an advising appointment at the International office:

http://world.utexas.edu/isss/advising#scholar

Monthly social hour, hosted by the International Office (ISSS): http://world.utexas.edu/isss/intercultural/scholarsocialhour

The International Office (ISSS) recently hosted an Immigration Updates Forum. Information about that forum can be found here: https://world.utexas.edu/about/features/international-immigration-forum

The National Postdoc Association has been posting information pertinent to international scholars in response to changes in immigration policies and procedures, which may be helpful for those affected: http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/news/ Anyone employed at UT-Austin can become an affiliate member of the NPA for free, and sign up to receive email notifications when news updates are posted.

Paid internships are often not permitted for International Postdocs. Volunteering permits other networking opportunities: www.volunteermatch.org