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We wish all (undergrad) a great and safe Spring Break locally or internationally! If you are traveling abroad, please make sure that you have the appropriate documents with you. Please take a look at the Travel Advisory for important information. Safe travels!

Don't miss out on the Sprintax webinar and the discounted Sprintax code—get started early to ensure you're fully prepared for this tax season! You can purchase your code here. 

- The Office of International Students and Scholars

Join the Final CPT FAQ Session for This Semester! 

Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Time: 11:00 AM

Virtual Event

Are you planning to engage in an internship? Join our live Q&A session to get all the details on Curricular Practical Training (CPT)—learn when and how you can apply, the steps involved, and much more! Don’t miss out on the chance to have all your questions answered.

Save your Spot!  

CAPS Resources Available

The CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services) is available for scheduled in-person or virtual appointments. Did you know that CAPS Website, also has a special resource section for international students? Read all corresponding articles: 

• Adjusting to Life in the United States — Article with helpful strategies from the U.S. News & World Report
• Western Education System: Feel the Difference — Blog article about differences between Eastern vs.Western higher education
• EduPass.org — Helpful information about studying and living in the United States
• USAStudyGuide.com — A comprehensive explanation about living in the United States as an international student.

For more resources, visit this link.

We hope these resources make your spring semester smoother and more manageable!

Address Change? Stay on Track with Your Immigration Requirements

It's essential to keep your U.S. address updated to maintain compliance with immigration requirements. If you’ve moved since submitting your original U.S.-based residential address (where you physically reside), you are required to submit a Change of Local Address Update within 10 calendar days.

Here’s how to update your local address in SEVIS:

1. Check the address listed in your OISS Student Portal under the "Personal & Program" tab.
2. If your address needs updating, go to the Academic Services' "Forms & Documents" page.
3. Click on "Name/Address Change Form".
4. Fill out the form and send it to academicservices@callutheran.edu.

Stay on top of this requirement to ensure your immigration record remains compliant!

SEVP Scam and Fraud Advisory

SEVP is reminding international students to beware of a scam involving individuals using the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) Response Center (SRC) phone numbers (703-603-3400 and 800-892-4829) and claiming to be SRC representatives. See this advisory on Study in the States as well as this list of common scams from USCIS.

Wondering where to report? Report the scam to law enforcement and appropriate authorities.

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:
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Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

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