International Student Travel Preparation and I-20 Signing Days
As in the past, the International Student Advisors are setting aside a number of times where F-1 students can drop by the UC 116 to obtain a travel signature (required for re-entry to the U.S. after international travel) and talk with an advisor regarding any travel or visa preparations. We encourage ALL students traveling outside of the U.S. this summer to take advantage of coming to the office during "signing days" as it will ensure an expedited I-20 signature. In addition we will provide some light snacks to enjoy in case there is a short wait time to see an advisor.
Tuesday, April 19th 1-3pm
Friday, April 22nd 2-4pm
Wednesday, April 27th 11:30am-1:30pm
(please note that we changed the date one week later, to STUDY DAY, due to an unavoidable conflict)
The Office will be closed until 1:30pm on Wednesday April 20
Please note that the ISSO will be closed next Wednesday until regular walk-in advising hours begin at 1:30pm. Please do not come to pick-up/drop-off documents or ask to see an Advisor in the morning as the office will not be open; thank you!
Tax Information
APRIL 16, 2011 (this Saturday) is the last day that a student filing a tax return can receive assistance from the UAH VITA site.
Individuals who were physically present in the U.S. any day in 2010 in an F or J status but did not work in the U.S. in the tax year 2010 or who earned less than $3650 in taxable income or scholarships ONLY need to complete the tax form 8843 and mail it to the IRS by April 18, 2011. Attached are the form 8843 instructions, NO TAX LIABILITY, that go line by line through completing and mailing the form 8843 to the IRS. Students who are concerned about completing the form 8843 correctly, AFTER READING THE INSTRUCTIONS, can attach the form 8843 to an email to the tax@uah.edu account to request a volunteer to review the form or visit the ISSO DURING WALK-IN ADVISING HOURS no later than FRIDAY, APRIL 15th.
Individuals who earned more than $3650 may have a tax liability and should meet with a VITA volunteer to get FREE tax assistance. Complete the form 8843 using the TAX LIABILITY instructions and email the tax@uah.edu account BY APRIL 15th at 4pm. F and J students should in general, not complete tax forms using “TURBO TAX” like software advertised for U.S. Citizen Taxpayers who complete a 1040 form.
To schedule an appointment:
1) Send an email to tax@uah.edu
2) Complete the form 8843 for students with a tax liability and attach it to the email
3) Indicate your FULL NAME and PHONE number. An appointment will be scheduled at 10am, 11am, or 12noon on April 16th
After April 16 2011 the International Student and Scholar Office will be unable to schedule appointments with tax volunteers and will not be in a position to provide assistance regarding filing taxes for the 2010 tax year. PLAN ACCORDINGLY!!
Off campus work authorization WORKSHOPS, only 2 remaining dates this semester
If you have not attended an off campus employment workshop and are considering working off-campus after graduation or in an internship or Co-op position, sign up today. 9 workshops dates have been scheduled for the spring 2011 semester to accommodate student schedules and only 2 remain. Students MUST attend a workshop before an advisor can meet to discuss individual questions.
Email visahelp@uah.edu to reserve your space and please clarify the date of the workshop you wish to attend. All workshops are limited to 10 students each and will be held in Conference Room 116 in MADISON HALL.
Monday May 2, 2:30- 4:00pm
Monday May 9, 3:30- 5:00pm
Earth Week at UAHuntsville April 18-22
Each day next week has special activities planned to celebrate Earth Week. For details and calendar of events on campus visit the Earth Week website http://earthweek.uah.edu/ and attend kick off on Monday April 18 from 12 noon to 1:00pm in Charger Village. Free food and prizes!
FREE Documentary Film to be shown on campus
HIPHOPISTAN: Representing Locality in a Global City
Monday, April 25th, 7:00pm in the University Center Exhibit Hall
HIPHOPISTAN is a documentary film that examines the impact of hip-hop culture on Istanbul youth and reveals how young Turkish rappers, DJs, break-dancers, and graffiti artists creatively blend popular influences with their local cultural values and traditions.
About the Director: Çiğdem Akbay (born and raised by Turkish immigrants in Huntsville, Alabama) has spent the past five years in Istanbul, Turkey conducting anthropological research and working on various film projects. HIPHOPISTAN is a result of her growing interest in the relationships between Istanbul youth, cultural identity, and globalization. Residing between Los Angeles and Istanbul, she hopes to continue shooting documentary films dealing with similar themes.
Thank you,
International Student Advisors,
International Student and Scholar Office
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