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HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS 2024

Join us in spreading holiday cheer! Come to the Center for Global Engagement to write or drop off a holiday card for immigrants and refugees in a detention center. Come and share messages of hope and encouragement during this holiday season in English and/or in Spanish. This initiative is supported by the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services (LIRS).

*** The 2024 Tax Season begins next month. Stay informed and prepared by reviewing the latest information to ensure you remain in compliance as an International Student. See the post below for more details. ***

- The Office of International Students and Scholars

Date: Friday, December 6

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Kingsmen Park

Don't miss out on Let it Snow! 

ASCLUG's ultimate favorite is bringing the SNOW to you for our last program of the semester. Come out to Kingsmen park to enjoy free churros, hot cocoa and food. They will have a photo booth, crafts and some giveaways. Have fun on the mechanical snowboard and of course, sledding down our snow hill. Be sure to stop by to see special guest to wish you a Happy Ho Ho Holidays!

Did you miss the December Break deadline? We can send you your travel I-20 via email while you are abroad (you will need to have access to a color printer). Your new document will be emailed to you within 7-10 business days. Make sure to submit your travel intention form (no need to submit a request if you are not traveling abroad):

Things to prepare before travelling internationally:

• Verify that your travel signature (page 2) is valid for your return to the U.S. Each signature is active for 12 months (6 months for OPT students).
• Verify that all travel documents on your OISS portal are the most up-to-date
• Verify that your I-20 is your most recent one (added a new major?)

As a non-resident in the U.S., you’re legally required to file taxes if you or your dependent(s) were present in the U.S. during 2024. Failure to file can lead to complications when applying for US visas in the future. 

Our partner "Sprintax" is specialized in tax filing for non-residents and they other several free webinars throughout tax season. Topics will include who must file, tax residency, FICA, State returns, implications of misfiling as well as how to use Sprintax to prepare a compliant tax return.

Join the Sprintax's webinar on

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | 12 PM PST.

Register here

Missed last week's OISS Weekly? Here is our #ICYMI section.

OISS Office Hours: 
M-F: 8am / 5pm
international@callutheran.edu

Questions? 
Check out our OISS Website
Schedule an advising appointment. 

Any request? Submit it from your OISS Student Portal and
allow 7-10 business days for processing

Contact Us:
international@callutheran.edu
+1 (805) 493-3750

Mail To:
60 West Olsen Road #6400
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

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