Posts written by paprotta
Revised Postdoc Policy Forthcoming
August 1, 2019
Postdoctoral Research Fellows, Faculty, and Administrative Staff The Executive Committee of the UT Health San Antonio has recently approved new policies for postdoctoral research fellows effective September 1, 2019 with full implementation by January 1, 2020. Important features of the policy are summarized below: Define postdoctoral research fellow / establish minimum salary < 5 years […]
Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Card Delays
July 31, 2019
There are major delays currently with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issuing employment authorization document (EAD) cards. This should not be news to anyone who has been staying on top of the EAD card delays with USCIS. Processing times are hitting the five-month marker. We understand that some of our current students who have […]
U.S. Department of State to Collect Social Media Information
June 11, 2019
The next time you need to apply for a visa, be prepared to provide all personal social media accounts that have been used within the last five years effective May 31, 2019. The U.S. Department of State is requiring that you release your username/handle for all accounts, but not your password. This new requirement applies […]
Hurricane Season 2019
June 7, 2019
If you are listening to the Scorpions, “Rock you Like a Hurricane” then you got good taste in music and you probably know that it is hurricane season. Nothing to be alarmed of at this time but we want to remind you that the hurricane season officially began on June 1st and typically runs through […]
I-901 SEVIS Fee Increase
May 22, 2019
It’s been confirmed that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has decided to officially increase their fees that the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) charges to those needing to enter the U.S. in F-1 or J-1 status (minus J-1 au pairs). These fees are effective June 24, 2019. I-901 Fees F-1 J-1 Current New […]
Scam Alerts
May 21, 2019
Don’t get fooled into falling for a scam! Unfortunately, scams are happening ever day and not just to you, but to all of us. We in the OIS also receive multiple scams via email to our personal and work email accounts and to our phones. The scam methods are becoming even craftier than before and […]
Update on New Policy on Accrual of Unlawful Presence
May 13, 2019
This is an update to the New Policy on Accrual of Unlawful Presence post by OIS. A group comprising of a few colleges and universities, a teachers union, an international student club, and a couple of students banded together to file a lawsuit against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) back in October 2018 (Guilford College […]
No Advisors Available May 28th – 31st
May 8, 2019
All immigration advisors will be out of the office from May 28th through May 31st at our national association’s annual conference. In addition, that Monday, May 27th is Memorial Day and the University will be closed in observation of the holiday. Therefore, we urge you to submit any inquiries or requests, including travel signature requests, […]
CBP Update: Alphanumeric I-94s Arrival/Departure Records
April 25, 2019
Effective this May 2019, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be adjusting the I-94 number once it is issued to international travelers. Currently, the formatting of an I-94 number includes 11 digits and is comprised of only numbers. Starting this May, the I-94 number will become alphanumeric. The I-94 will remain 11 characters in length […]
Potential changes to H-4 EAD Eligibility
March 4, 2019
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has submitted a draft proposed rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to end the work authorization of H-4 spouses. This proposed rule would end the current eligibility that H-4 spouses have to apply for the employment authorization document (EAD) card once primary H-1B holder has reached […]