Office of International Services

Updates & Newsletters


Announcements

 

  • OIS Office Hours Changed for April 19th, 2013

    • On Friday, April 19th, 2013, our office will close at 1pm due to a pre-scheduled outdoor event. This means that there will be no walk-ins on this day. Please plan your time accordingly.

  • SCAM ALERT

    It has been brought to our attention that a very sophisticated scam is targeting international students in eastern US. A student was contacted by someone claiming to work for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and was informed that their I-94 card is incorrect and that he/she needs to either leave the country or pay a large fee. IF YOU RECEIVE A SIMILAR CALL, PLEASE CONTACT THE OIS OR CAMPUS POLICE IMMEDIATELY. To read more about similar issue, learn how to avoid scams or report them, please visit: http://www.uscis.gov/avoidscams


  • OPT Applications for Spring 2013

    • Students who are graduating in the spring 2013 semester are eligible to apply for OPT on February 12, 2013. Please review the OPT policies and procedures on the OPT web page and file you application in a timely manner. All applications for OPT for Spring 2013 graduates must be received at USCIS by July 9, 2013.

    OIS accepts completed OPT applications on Mondays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.

 
  • CPT Applications for Spring and Summer 2013:

    • The final deadline to apply for Full-time CPT for the spring 2013 semester is Thursday January 17th. The last day to apply for Part-Time CPT for the spring 2013 semester is Monday March 11, 2012. Remember that OIS accepts completed CPT applications on Monday or Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Please follow the instructions and checklist on the OIS web page and in the online information session. Students will need to visit the Cooperative Education Office and the OIS office separately. Also please remember that if you are currently on CPT and plan to use CPT for the Spring 2013 semester, you must stop working as of your current end date and not begin working again until you have receive a new I-20 from OIS. All international students must be authorized to work off campus.


    Applications for CPT for the summer 2013 sessions will not be accepted until after registration opens for the summer session. Please check the university academic calendar to confirm what date registration opens for summer 2013. Also check the CPT web page for changes to the CPT processing procedures for summer applications.

 
  • Update from the Cashier's Office: International Wire Transfer Processing

    NC State has recently partnered with peerTransfer (http://peertransfer.com/) for international wire transfer processing.


    This service allows the University Cashier's office greater visibility into wire transfer payments and they will be able to systematically update a student's account on a daily basis. PeerTransfer will also save students money by offering lower fees and better exchange rates than many students' local banks. Please visit this link for further information: http://www.fis.ncsu.edu/cashier/payment/wire.asp You can also find this link in MyPack under Student Self Service.
 
  • OPT Reminders

    OIS accepts completed OPT applications on Mondays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Please view the OPT information on the OIS web page,, complete the online information session, forms and quiz. Please remember to print your quiz results to submit to OIS during the OPT drop off times.


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