From: VISA Office
Date: September 27, 2023
Subject: VISA News: Important Updates for International Students


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VISA Office Information

The VISA Office is open 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday.  We are located in Crawford Hall, Suite 215.

On Monday, Thursday, and Friday, we have virtual chat advising available from 11am to 1pm.  Access virtual chat from our website here.

You are also welcome to contact us for an in-person, phone, or Zoom appointment.  Please email visa@case.edu to request an appointment.

OPT workshops
CPT workshops

CPT Workshops

Please click on a session below to register and access the Zoom link:


October 11: https://cwru.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WhenPyL1T2eRtBLzspaTzw
November 15:https://cwru.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l3WR2F0rQOud0ztkedFIAA

Tax Resources for International Students

The VISA Office recommends Sprintax, which is a company that offers tax filing services to international students that are considered non-resident aliens for tax purposes. The Sprintax team also hosts a series of free, open tax webinars to provide helpful information about non-resident tax filing obligations.

Sprintax offers information for international students about different tax topics all year long!

Sprintax's recent blog on what students can do if they missed the 2022 US tax filing deadline: https://blog.sprintax.com/missed-us-tax-return-deadline/

 

Sprintax's recent “Let’s Talk Tax" video has gone live and discusses tax filing obligations for international students and scholars! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM-5KdfeNLc

 

Beware of Scams


Every year a few international students fall victim to scams.  Let's stop this from happening!  See below for links to more information:

https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/2022/06/international-students-be-aware-of-potential-scammers

https://case.edu/international/international-student-services/living-cleveland/scam-alerts
 

 

Features

For Undergraduate Students:

Cedar Point Trip


Saturday, October 2nd

The University Program Board will host a night of thrill-seeking during Halloweekends at Cedar Point for undergraduate students Saturday, Oct. 7. 

Tickets are available for $40 with a meal deal or $30 without. The meal deal ticket includes an entree, side and drink at participating restaurants.

Coach bussing will be provided.

 

Purchase a ticket.

Campus Happenings

If you would like to promote your event or opportunity through VISA News, please make a complete submission (including flyers, images, details, etc.) for consideration by noon on Monday to visa@case.edu. The VISA Office cannot guarantee that all submissions will appear in the newsletter, as space is limited, but staff will review all timely submissions for consideration.