|October 2021|
International Students & Scholars Newsletter
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Are you graduating? Have you apply for your OPT yet?

If you are F-1 student planning to work off-campus after program completion then you must apply for OPT. You can review the Application materials and OPT Informational Video on how to apply. Contact your immigration advisor at: isss@siue.edu if you have any question

Know the difference between Student Employment and Civil Service Job

ISSS recommend that international students looking for on campus job should follow the SIUE employment guidelines. Most civil service positions on campus are ONLY available to legal permanent residents and U.S citizens. Although there may be some exceptions - Contact your immigration advisor at: isss@siue.edu before you apply for a civil service job
Are you receiving calls and/ or emails from scammers?

  • If a scammer calls, you should hang up
  • Do not buy online COVID vaccine.
  • Never share your personal information such as social security number, address and Date of Birth with anyone on the phone or through email.
  • Contact ITS if you receive any suspicious email

Here are some important information on how to avoid scammers.

Always remember the U.S. government entities will not call you to ask for any form of payment of any kind

Have you updated your information in CougarNet?

Do not forget to log into CougarNet to update your cell phone number and other personal information. International students are required to update personal information in cougarnet to validate immigration status. Log in to update your information now!
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Office of International Affairs
International Student and Scholar Services
Student Success Center 0300 (lower level)
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1616
(618) 650-3785