Office of International Students and Scholars
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Rice University’s Office of International Students & Scholars' (OISS) mission is to enhance the experience of the international population (which includes all non-immigrant visa students, researchers and faculty) through serving as the chief liaison office for: immigration advising, cultural adaptation, international compliance, networking / public connections, and academic support, with university departments, government agencies, and community advocates. Learn more at
https://oiss.rice.edu/
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Item Rice World: Spring 2024(Rice University, 2024) Office of International Students and ScholarsInside this issue: Letter from the Interim Director -- Int'l Education Week -- Winter Events Recap -- The Honor Code -- It's Tax Filing Season -- How to Avoid Scams -- Congratulations, Graduates -- OPT Timeline for Graduating Students -- Training Opportunities in the U.S. -- Navigating CPT for International Students -- Volunteer Opportunities in Houston --Lunar New Year -- Women's History Month -- Spring Break Trip -- International Environmental Superstar -- New OISS Team Members -- Ladies Networking Luncheons - English & Culture Classes -- Join the UIO 2024 & IBP 2024 -- Success and ResourcesItem Rice World: Fall 2023(Rice University, 2023) Office of International Students and ScholarsInside this issue: Letter from the Interim Director -- Mental Health Wellness Check -- International Ladies Network -- Meet the OISS Team -- F-1 and J-1 Regulations -- English & Culture Classes -- What is CPT -- The Fast Track to Get a CPT -- OPT Reporting Tips -- Undergraduate Int. Orientation -- Graduate Intl. Orientation -- Map of Int'l Students & Scholars -- Summer EventsItem Rice World: Spring 2023(Rice University, 2023) Office of International Students and ScholarsInside this issue: International Education Week-- Letter from the Director--5 FREE Museums in Houston -- STEM OPT Reporting Requirements -- CPT Tips -- J-2 Work Authorization -- Tax Time! -- G.R.E.A.T. Project -- Winter Events -- Tips for Finding Medical Care -- Meet OISS -- UIO is Hiring! -- GIO and IBP -- SSNs and English Classes – REAP -- Houston Stories -- OPTItem Rice World: Fall 2022(Rice University, 2022) Office of International Students and ScholarsInside this issue: Three Generations at Rice: An International Legacy -- International Environmental Superstar--Dr. Zhuoya He -- Letter from the Executive Director -- Advanced Immigration Seminar -- Maintaining Your Visa Status While at Rice -- HEALTH INSURANCE 101 -- Did you know OISS can help some apply for an ITIN (tax identification number)? -- Keeping track of all those immigration requirements -- Hosting High-Level Delegations: Fulbright Brasil & Fulbright Argentina -- To Tip or Not to Tip? -- Shopping Economically in Houston -- OISS Art Walk -- Free English & Culture Classes for Fall 2022 -- JOYItem Rice World: Spring 2022(Rice University, 2022) Office of International Students and ScholarsInside this issue: Letter from the Executive Director – Int’l Education Week – Int’l Club Presidents’ Luncheon – Int’l Students Give Back – Winter Events Recap – Keeping up with Immigration Req’s – Advanced Immigration Seminar – J-1 Scholars’ Checklist – Guidance for New Scholars at Rice – Preparing for Tax Filing Season – Financial Resources for Students – How to Avoid Scams – Did you know… -- OPT Priority Processing --- Turning Challenges into Opportunities – Stress Management Tips – Learn about Your Health Insurance – A Fulbright in France – Study Abroad – Top 10 National Parks of Texas – New OISS Team Members – Int’l Buddy Program – Join the UIO 2022 – Ladies Networking Luncheons – English ClassesItem Rice World: Fall 2021(Rice University, 2021) Office of International Students and ScholarsInside this issue: World of Welcomes! -- Letter from the Executive Director -- Map of Fall 2021 Statistics -- Letter Request Tips -- Address Update Info -- F-1 Work Authorization Timelines -- I-765 Do's and Don'ts/CPT and OPT Advising -- ITINs/SCAM Info -- Rice Honor Code Info -- Baseball (cultural) -- Make This the Best Week You've Spent in Houston Yet -- WellTrack App/Ladies Lunch -- Transportation Options -- The Virtue of PatienceItem Rice World: Spring 2021(Rice University, 2021) Office of International Students and ScholarsInside this issue: Letter from the Executive Director -- Map of Fall 2020 Statistics -- Visa Resources for Current Students -- Taxes -- IEW 2020 -- Employment Resources -- Winter Events -- English Classes -- Brasil@Rice -- OISS Tips -- Int'l Dependents -- The Virtue of PerseveranceItem Rice World: Fall 2020(Rice University, 2020) Office of International Students and ScholarsInside this issue: Message from Dr. Baker -- Advanced Immigration Seminar -- U.S. Taxes -- It's Time for Tea -- Visa Compliance -- English and Culture Classes -- The I-515A and How to Avoid It -- Health Care & COVID-19 -- OISS Letter Request -- F-1 Employment -- OISS Summer Events Recap -- Scholarships & Fellowships -- Puzzle -- Doerr InstituteItem Rice World: Volume 35, No. 2, Spring 2020(Rice University, 2020) Office of International Students and ScholarsInside this issue: Letter from Executive Director -- Int'l Education Week (IEW) -- Essay Competition Winner -- Winter Events Recap -- Int'l Ladies Lunches -- Other Events -- Tax Season and Workshop -- Immigration Day -- Tough Questions/Straight Answers -- Visa Interviews & Renewals -- OPT Priority Processing -- CPT/OPT Workshops -- OPT Updates on Reporting -- Summer Internships -- H1B Quick Guide -- DOERR -- Health Insurance for International Students -- Imposter Syndrome -- Impacts of DepressionItem Rice World: Volume 35, No. 1, Fall 2019(Rice University, 2019) Office of International Students and ScholarsInside this issue: Cover Page -- Letter from the Executive Director -- Countries/Regions -- Regulatory Resources -- Helpful Resources for Rice Internationals -- Cultural Opportunities -- More Resources -- Working at Rice has opened my mind -- Perspectives -- Quotes on Failure for SuccessItem Rice World: Volume 34, No. 2, Spring 2019(Rice University, 2019) Office of International Students and ScholarsInside this issue: International Education Week -- Letter from the Director -- Practical Tips from Lawyers -- Academic Integrity -- OPT Information -- J Visa Health Insurance Requirements -- Tax Workshop -- Tax Article and Resources -- Employment -- Winter Events -- Making Appointments with OISS/Mexico Academic Mobility Fair -- Meet Scott Pett -- Just for Undergrads -- Global Scholars Program -- New OISS Logo/Travel Tips -- REAP -- Explore Houston -- OISS EventsItem Rice World: Volume 34, No. 1, Fall 2018(Rice University, 2018) Office of International Students and ScholarsInside this issue: Cover Story -- Letter from the Executive Director -- Countries/Regions -- Regulatory Resources -- Helpful Resources for Rice Internationals -- Cultural Activities -- Mark Your Calendars -- Quotes to PonderItem Rice World: Volume 33, No. 2, Spring 2018(Rice University, 2018) Office of International Students and ScholarsInside this issue: International Education Week -- Letter from the Director -- OPT Priority Processing -- Immigration Updates -- Tax Information -- Hong Kong Visit -- Explore Vietnam -- Yikes! Immigration Concerns -- OISS Staff -- Summer Internships -- Health Insurance -- DPS Updates -- Winter Events -- J Scholar Status -- Fraud Alert -- I PREP Interview -- Wellbeing -- REAP Int'lItem Rice World: Volume 33, No. 1, Fall 2017(Rice University, 2017) Office of International Students and ScholarsInside this issue: Cover Page -- Letter from the Executive Director -- Regulatory Resources -- Cultural Issues -- Helpful Resources -- Important Dates -- Quotes to PonderItem Rice World: Volume 32, No. 2, Spring 2017(Rice University, 2017) Office of International Students and ScholarsInside this issue: International Education Week -- Letter from the Director -- Future of US Immigration -- Tax Information -- OISS Resources/Learn about Colombia -- Explore Houston -- Meet our Newest Advisors! -- Volunteering vs. Unpaid Work -- Brigadeiro Recipe -- Winter Events -- OISS New Logos -- Wellbeing TipsItem Rice World: Volume 32, No. 1, Fall 2016(Rice University, 2016) Office of International Students and ScholarsInside this issue: Cover Story -- Letter from the Executive Director -- Countries/Regions -- Regulatory Resources -- Helpful Resources for Rice Internationals -- Cultural Issues -- Mark Your Calendars -- Quotes to PonderItem Rice World: Volume 31, No. 2, Spring 2016(Rice University, 2016) Office of International Students and ScholarsInside this issue: International Education Week -- Letter from the Director -- Spring 2016 Events -- Conversation English Classes -- International Ladies Lunch -- Undergrad Coffee & Conversation -- International Cultural Night -- Immigration Changes -- DPS Update -- Filing Your Taxes -- Winter Events -- Pre Completion OPT -- Pet/ House sitting, Personal Tutoring -- Mandatory Address Updates -- Friends of International Students & ScholarsItem Rice World: Volume 31, No. 1, Fall 2015(Rice University, 2015) Office of International Students and ScholarsInside this issue: Cover Story -- Letter from the Executive Director -- Countries/Regions -- Regulatory Resources -- Cultural Activities -- Mark Your CalendarsItem Rice World: Volume 30, No. 2, Spring 2015(Rice University, 2015) Office of International Students and ScholarsInside this issue: International Education Week -- Letter from the Director -- Spring 2015 Events -- Get Involved -- Important Tax Information -- Selective Service -- Immigration Updates -- Winter Events Recap -- Summer Internships -- H1 B Quotas and Timeline -- Celebrate Nowruz -- Travel Reminders -- REAP