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DID YOU KNOW? If you were or have been an F-1 student in the U.S., In 2024, you have an IRS tax reporting responsibility and are required to file your IRS form every year whether you have worked or not. Cal Lutheran offers F1 international students the opportunity to meet this requirement through an online tax-reporting software for foreign nationals called Sprintax. More information on the OISS Website.

Join the Sprintax's webinar on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 9 AM PST. Register Here.

- The Office of International Students and Scholars

Planning Your Internship? CPT FAQ Session

Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Time: 11:00 AM

Virtual Event

Are you planning to engage in an internship next semester? 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.

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Virual Information Session: VITAL Internship Stipend 2025

Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Virtual Event

Need Funding for your spring internship? Project VITAL is here to help with up to $4,000! Join this info session to learn how to apply.

Eligibility:

• Undergraduate students only
• Students who have secured an unpaid or underpaid spring internship
• Internship dates must fall between January 22, 2025 - May 16, 2025
• Both internal and external internships are eligible

*For International Students: F-1 students must obtain employment authorization from OISS before beginning work / internship. Please refer to the information on our OISS Employment/Practical Training webpage, or contact an OISS advisor directly if you have any questions. You can also schedule an appointment for further assistance.*

An Evening with Judy Fambrough-Billingsley

Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025

Time: 5:30 PM

Location: Samuelson Chapel

As one of the many unwanted "brown babies" that came out of post-World War Germany, Judy Fambrough-Billingsley in her book Too Brown to Keep recounts her life's journey of unraveling the abandonment, secrets, and struggles that arose from being the daughter of a white German woman and black American soldier. Join us for an evening in discussion with Fambrough-Billingsley as she dives deeper in this inspirational story of love, healing, forgiveness, and triumph over incredible odds.

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.

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