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") //-- ") //-- Skip Navigation and go to main content (Press Enter). Accessibility Help | Download Adobe Acrobat Reader for .pdf Files Internet Explorer is missing updates required to properly view this site. Click here to update… Rice University OISS Office of International Students and Scholars Search Form Search About OISS Rice University’s Office of International Students & Scholars' (OISS) mission is to enhance the experience of the international population (which includes all non-immigrant visa students, researchers and faculty) through serving as the chief liaison office for: immigration advising, cultural adaptation, international compliance, networking / public connections, and academic support, with university departments, government agencies, and community advocates. Staff Key Contacts Office Hours & Location Rice Statistics Giving to OISS Students New Students Admissions Returning from Leave OISS Portal Info Page F-1 vs. J-1 Visa Comparison Pre-Arrival Information Orientation and Immigration Check-in Current Students Maintaining Status Employment Students on OPT & STEM OPT STEM OPT Info Page SEVP Student Portal J-1 Academic Training (AT) Health Insurance Travel Dependents and Family Living in the U.S. Housing Banking Cell Phones Driving Social Security Number Taxes Information on Scams and Frauds Emergency Resources Legal Issues Scholars New Scholars Welcome Pre-Arrival Information Orientation Current Scholars Maintaining Status Employment Resources Health Insurance Travel Dependents and Family Living in the U.S. Housing Banking Cell Phones Driving Social Security Number Taxes Information on Scams and Frauds Emergency Resources Legal Issues Academic Departments Working with Internationals International Students Visiting International UG Researchers International Scholars One-Time Visitors B-1 / B-2 Visa & Visa Waiver Program F-1 CPT / OPT J-1 Academic Training J-1 Scholars H-1B O-1 TN PERM The Visitor Portal Department Trainings OISS Resources Living in the U.S. Housing Banking Cell Phones Driving Surviving in Houston without a Car Social Security Number Taxes Information on Scams and Frauds Emergency Resources Legal Issues Immigration Resources Forms and Handouts Frequently Asked Questions Helpful Tips for Applying for a U.S. Visa Immigration Updates OISS Newsletters Presentations Common Visa Types International Delegations Request a Visit Virtual Tours of Rice University Rice's "Focus on Fulbright" Events & Programs Get Involved English Classes International Education Week International Football Clinic International Friends at Rice International Ladies Network Just for Undergraduates REAP International Summer & Winter Events Event Calendar Mobile Menu Search Form Search About OISS Rice University’s Office of International Students & Scholars' (OISS) mission is to enhance the experience of the international population (which includes all non-immigrant visa students, researchers and faculty) through serving as the chief liaison office for: immigration advising, cultural adaptation, international compliance, networking / public connections, and academic support, with university departments, government agencies, and community advocates. Staff Key Contacts Office Hours & Location Rice Statistics Giving to OISS Students New Students Admissions Returning from Leave OISS Portal Info Page F-1 vs. J-1 Visa Comparison Pre-Arrival Information Orientation and Immigration Check-in Current Students Maintaining Status Employment Students on OPT & STEM OPT STEM OPT Info Page SEVP Student Portal J-1 Academic Training (AT) Health Insurance Travel Dependents and Family Living in the U.S. Housing Banking Cell Phones Driving Social Security Number Taxes Information on Scams and Frauds Emergency Resources Legal Issues Scholars New Scholars Welcome Pre-Arrival Information Orientation Current Scholars Maintaining Status Employment Resources Health Insurance Travel Dependents and Family Living in the U.S. Housing Banking Cell Phones Driving Social Security Number Taxes Information on Scams and Frauds Emergency Resources Legal Issues Academic Departments Working with Internationals International Students Visiting International UG Researchers International Scholars One-Time Visitors B-1 / B-2 Visa & Visa Waiver Program F-1 CPT / OPT J-1 Academic Training J-1 Scholars H-1B O-1 TN PERM The Visitor Portal Department Trainings OISS Resources Living in the U.S. Housing Banking Cell Phones Driving Surviving in Houston without a Car Social Security Number Taxes Information on Scams and Frauds Emergency Resources Legal Issues Immigration Resources Forms and Handouts Frequently Asked Questions Helpful Tips for Applying for a U.S. Visa Immigration Updates OISS Newsletters Presentations Common Visa Types International Delegations Request a Visit Virtual Tours of Rice University Rice's "Focus on Fulbright" Events & Programs Get Involved English Classes International Education Week International Football Clinic International Friends at Rice International Ladies Network Just for Undergraduates REAP International Summer & Winter Events Event Calendar Rice University on Facebook Rice University on Linkedin Rice University on Envelope Welcome to OISS! – #YouAreWelcomeHere The Office of International Students & Scholars is here to support all Rice internationals and the Academic Departments with all matters related to immigration, international compliance, and cultural adaptation. Forms and Handouts Frequently Asked Questions Important Immigration Updates Letter Requests Schedule an Appointment The Departure Form OISS is looking for I-PREP Advisors! Are you a student leader or want to be one? Do you want to share your enthusiasm for Rice with new international students? If YES...JOIN 2020 I-PREP STAFF TEAM!!! I-PREP stands for "International - Preparation and Regulation Education Program", which is the undergraduate orientation program for new international students. It takes place right before O-Week every summer. An I-PREP Advisor acts as a social facilitator and activity leader during I-PREP activities, guides and advises on U.S. culture and life at Rice, and provides logistical support during I-PREP (August 13-16). Selected applicants must be back at Rice on August 10. The I-PREP Application deadline is February 5th. The I-PREP Application can be found here: https://oiss.rice.edu/iprep-advisor-application . For more information, go to: https://oiss.rice.edu/iprepadvisor/ Immigration Day – "Immigration On-the-Spot" On February 5th, OISS is hosting an Immigration Day, when we will offer walk-in advising on various topics. No appointment needed! 9:30 – 11:30am — Social Security Numbers, Driver's Licenses, Taxes 10:00am – 12:00pm — J Scholars 12:00 – 1:00pm — Preparing for visa appointments 1:00 – 3:00pm — Priority Processing reviews for OPT 2:00 – 3:30pm — International Student Walk-ins 4:00 – 6:00pm — Immigration Workshop in Sewall 301 6:30 – 7:00pm — Immigration Walk-ins in Sewall Hall Lobby 7:00 – 8:00pm — OPT/CPT Workshop Sewall 309 For more information, please see the OISS Event Calendar . OPT Priority Processing OISS will hold several workshops on off-campus work authorization for F-1 students during the spring semester. For more information and a complete list of workshops, please see the Student Employment page . In addition, OISS is offering "Priority Processing" for early OPT applications for students graduating in May. If you submit the first part of your OPT application to OISS (i.e. OPT Student Form, OPT Faculty Advisor Form & Form I-765) by February 7th, we guarantee that you can get a priority OPT I-20 pick-up appointment on the week of February 17th, which is the earliest time USCIS will allow you to send in your application. You definitely want to take advantage of this opportunity if 1) You would like to start your OPT employment soon after graduation, or 2) You would like to travel internationally ...