ISSS News - March 2026
Announcements
Congratulations to our international students who competed at the Olympic winter games!
ISSS is very proud of the four current and former 91´«Ă˝ international students who competed in the Olympics this year.Alvar Alev, representing Estonia in cross-country skiingCassidy Gray representing Canada in alpine skiingHugo Hinckfuss, representing Australia in cross-country skiingJakob Moch...
Spring forward: Daylight Savings Time begins March 8
On Sunday, March 8, clocks will spring forward one hour- from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.- marking the start of daylight savings time (DST).Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, November 1 at 2 a.m.History of DST & Tips to Adjust to DST
ISSS providing remote services only Mar. 16-19; University closed Mar. 20
In-person services will not be available from March 16-19, 2026. ISSS will provide remote services during this time.Contact an ISSS advisor by booking a remote advising appointment, calling call 303-492-8057, or emailing ISSS (isss@colorado.edu, sponsoredadvising@colorado.edu) for assistance.Remote...
Spring 2026 workshops for international graduate students
Free workshops for graduate student TAs and RAs focus on both skills needed for leading and managing in the classroom and for navigating 91´«Ă˝ academic culture. Uncovering the Hidden Curriculum for International Graduate Students Part 2What we expect you to know but don't tell youWednesday, Mar...
Nonresident international employees and students can access free tax preparation software
CU is once again partnering with Sprintax to support nonresident alien employees and students in their personal tax filing obligation. The International Tax Office will offer a discount code to access Sprintax Returns online tax preparation tool free of charge.The discount code will enable nonreside...
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) at the Leeds School of Business
The VITA program at Leeds is prepared to help international students who file as “residents” for tax purposes.To determine if you qualify for this service, review IRS Publication 3676-B.The program runs through April 11. 2026 and is provided at no cost to the local community. Appointments must be sc...
On-campus employment: Work hours during spring break
Work Hours When School is in SessionInternational students in F-1 or J-1 status can work on-campus up to 20 hours per week while school is in session during the fall and spring semesters.This 20-hour limit applies to the combined total of all on-campus jobs.Students are responsible for tracking thei...
Immigration News
Request for Evidence (RFE) for OPT applications regarding new photo appointment requirements
For students applying or have applied for OPT, be aware that USCIS has recently begun issuing Requests for Evidence (RFEs) or notices requiring I-765 applicants to visit a USCIS Application Support Center (ASC) to have a digital photograph taken. For over 10 years, the ASCs have provided biometric s...
Important reminders for international students graduating spring 2026
Are you an international student in F-1 status completing your academic program in spring 2026? Here are some important reminders!Notify ISSS if the following applies to you:If you are completing your degree requirements:Complete the ISSS Confirmation of Final Semester e-form available in the MyISSS...
USCIS announces inflation adjustment to premium processing fees
Effective March 1, 2026, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) filing fee for the Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing, will increase.Impacted forms:Form I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization)Form I-539 (Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status)Form I-129 (Pet...
Events
March Career Services Events
Our career fairs and events are open to all 91´«Ă˝ students and alumni! We offer several workshops, panel events, career fairs and industry nights throughout the year, so check our Fairs & Events webpage to make sure you don’t miss out.91´«Ă˝ All Industries Virtual Career and Internship...
Community Corner
91´«Ă˝ Chancellor, Justin Schwartz highlights the importance of international education
Check out Chancellor Schwartz’ s recent Forbes article, Why International Education Strengthens Competitiveness for American Companies, where he discusses how international education is a strategic imperative that can strengthen universities, industries and society at large.Read Article
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