Upcoming Events
OPT Virtual Workshops
Topics Covered
- OPT Timeline
- Application Instructions
- MyUSCIS Account
- Form I-765
- Common mistakes
Tuesday, February 18 (12:30 - 1:30pm)
- Zoom Link: https://siue.zoom.us/j/92965834297
Friday, February 21 (9:00 - 10:00am)
- Zoom Link: https://siue.zoom.us/j/97112876285
Previous OPT Virtual Workshops
Monday, February 3
Wednesday, February 5
St. Louis Blues vs. Vancouver Canucks
Thursday, March 20
More details to come!
Sprintax Webinars
Sprintax is offering free webinars for international students. Each webinar will cover the same topics and information below, so you only need to register for one webinar. The informational webinars will cover the following:
- An overview of tax for nonresident students and scholars
- Who must file a 2024 US tax return
- What income forms students/scholars may receive
- Forms that need to be completed and sent to the IRS
- We cover terms like FICA, ITIN, and Form 1098-T
- What happens if students don’t file or make a mistake filing
- State tax returns
- IRS stimulus payments
- Sprintax overview
Wednesday, February 26th @ 11am CST – Register here
Tuesday, March 11th @ 1pm CST – Register here
Thursday, March 27th @ 12pm CST – Register here
Thursday, April 3rd @ 12pm CST – Register here
Thursday, April 10th @ 1pm CST – Register here
Monday, April 14th @ 10am CST – Register here
Sprintax Webinars for OPT/CPT
Sprintax is offering free webinars specifically for international students on OPT or CPT. Each webinar will cover the same topics and information below, so you only need to register for one webinar. The informational webinars will cover the following:
- Overview of residency for tax purposes
- Tax liabilities when on OPT/CPT
- Pre-Employment tax forms when on OPT/CPT
Wednesday, February 26th @ 1pm CST – Register here
Thursday, March 27th @ 11am CST – Register here
Past Events & Recordings
OPT Virtual Workshop
You can find the recording HERE.
Topics Covered
- OPT Timeline
- Application Instructions
- MyUSCIS Account
- Form I-765
Beyond Graduation: Pathways for International Students
You can find the recording HERE.
Topics Covered
- H-1B Visa
- Non-Immigrant Status: P & R
- Non-Immigrant Status: L & O
- Non-Immigrant Status: E-1 & E-2
- Permanent Residency (Green Card)
- Q&A
SIUE Sprintax Webinar
You can find the recording HERE.
Spring 2025 Pre-Arrival Webinars
Join us for pre-arrival webinars, where you will have the chance to speak with ISSS staff and other SIUE departments. Webinars include Housing, Undergraduate Advising, and the Bursar's Office. We will also host 2 pre-arrival webinars with International Admissions, where we discuss pre-arrival tasks, orientation, and answer questions you may have about SIUE. You must register below for each webinar you want to attend. Each webinar will include a Q&A session.
Undergraduate Advising
Housing
Bursar (Paying your Bill)
Pre-Arrival Tasks (ISSS & International Admissions)
Pre-Arrival Tasks (ISSS & International Admissions)
