ISSS News - April 2026
Announcements
ISSS Colorado Rapids trip!
Take a break this spring and experience the excitement of U.S. professional soccer (football) with ISSS! Join us for a fun group trip to watch a Major League Soccer match between the Colorado Rapids and the Houston Dynamo at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, CO. ISSS is covering transport...
File your taxes by April 15 with 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...
Free academic support services available to Âé¶ąĘÓƵ students
Optimize your academic experience with free support services from the International English Center (IEC).The IEC provides free academic support services to all Âé¶ąĘÓƵ students who speak English as an additional language.Free 1:1 English language and academic skills tutoring can help you engage m...
International Tea at the Lafayette Public Library: Host a table!
Learn about each other's communities and cultures at the International Tea. With tasty treats and sweet sips, families from countries around the world invite the community to explore their unique cultures.Sunday, April 26, 20262 to 4 p.m.Lafayette Public Library Meeting RoomHost a Table Sign up to h...
BuffConnect & Âé¶ąĘÓƵ Life
Want to get connected to organizations and events on campus? Log into your BuffConnect account to find out what’s going on.Learn more about BuffConnectÂé¶ąĘÓƵ Life AppDownload the app to be in the know about events like DIY Nights, watch parties, trivia, career fairs and so much more! You can eas...
May 21 is the last day for continuing undergraduate fall registration until July 21
Fall 2026 registration for continuing undergraduate students closes Thursday, May 21, 2026 and will reopen July 21, 2026 for schedule adjustment.ISSS recommends that students register for a full course load by May 21, 2025, if possible, as it may be more difficult to enroll in the classes you need o...
Immigration News
Carry immigration documents & report changes of address
Nonimmigrants (visa holders) and lawful permanent residents (green card holders) are required by law to: Carry their immigration registrationReport residential address changes within 10 days Legal Requirement to Carry Immigration Registration DocumentTo comply with this legal requirement, nonimmigra...
Travel considerations
With summer approaching, ISSS encourages students and scholars to carefully consider current travel restrictions and remain aware that immigration policies and entry requirements can change with little notice. Please review the following ISSS articles before making international travel plans: U.S. e...
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...
Summer enrollment requirements for graduating students
If you will complete your degree this summer, full-time enrollment (or an authorized equivalent) that includes a physical presence on campus is required to maintain your F-1 status.Reporting Summer as Your Final SemesterTo report summer as your final semester, you must complete the Confirmation of F...
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...
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...
Community Corner
OPT Spotlight Series: Akash Chinthamanipeta (AlgaeBarn)
Akash is currently authorized for a STEM extension of Optional Practical Training (OPT) working as a Robotics Engineer at AlgaeBarn, LLC in Commerce City, CO. He had the following insight to share.What is something you wish you knew before starting your OPT journey?I wish I had known how time-sensit...
Research participation opportunity: The role of perceived cultural responsiveness in shaping attitude toward mental health help-seeking among Asian Indian immigrants
My name is Ashna Day, and I’m a Counseling Psychology PhD candidate at the University of Kentucky. I’m conducting a confidential research study for my dissertation, and I’m inviting Asian Indian immigrants living in the U.S. to share their experiences related to seeking help for mental health.Your v...
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