Monday, April 3rd , 2023

Hello Raiders!

Check out the latest important information and updates from the University Center for International Education for the Wright State international community.

Starting Tuesday, state and local law enforcement officers can pull over Ohio drivers if they appear to be using a cellphone while driving. For the first six months, motorists who violate the new law will be given written warnings, though officers can pursue additional charges if they find other violations after stopping the vehicle. The law was passed in response to the prevalence of distracted driving crashes and deaths in Ohio.

OPT Application Submission for Spring 2023

If you are an international student graduating in the Spring 2023 semester, you may start applying for OPT after January 29, 2023. 

Please use the link below to access and complete all required documents for the OPT application:

OPT Information | University Center for International Education | Wright State University

Choose an OPT start date between May 1  – June 28, 2023. If you already have a job offer or are regularly interviewing now, choose an earlier date. If you have not, choose a later date.

PLEASE NOTE: If you have ANY reservations regarding graduation for Spring 2023 semester, please do not apply for OPT until after semester end grades have been posted.

Maintaining status on OPT is still the same as usual

You are permitted only 90 days of unemployment between the start and end dates on your EAD card. In addition, you are required to report the following information through the SEVP Portal while on OPT within 10 days of the change:

1. When you start a new job.

2. When you change addresses.

3. Periods of unemployment.

4. 6-month validation

Can I travel back to my home country during OPT period?

Please be aware that if you are unemployed for more than 90 days, you will lose your OPT status. Also, during this uncertain time, we do not suggest international travel as there is no guarantee of open borders.

Hey Raiders! The tax season is ending soon, as the deadline is April 18th. The above in-person workshop at 4:30 PM on Wednesday will be the last one for students who cannot attend in the morning. Please make yourselves available as it's the last chance.

How to Purchase your Sprintax Access Code



UCIE has purchased discounted tax codes for our students. The cost of the access code is $5, which provides a $35 discount for our students. Keep in mind that this access code can be used just for the Federal Return form (8843 form).

For the students who didn't work in 2022, purchasing Sprintax discount is optional. You can attend the in-person workshop on Wednesdays, fill the 8843 Federal form and give it to us, we will mail to the respective address for you.

You will need the following documents for your tax return:

• Passport

• US Entry and Exit Dates for current and all past visits to the US (I 94)

• All income forms: Final pay slips, W2 forms, 1042-S and/or 1099

• Visa/Immigration Status information, including Form DS-2019 (for J visa holders) or Form I-20 (for F visa holders)

• Social Security Number (SSN), if applicable

• Previous year tax return forms, if applicable

• April 15 - Summer Fees Due for registrations through April 15
• April 27 - UCIE Graduation Ceremony
• April 28 - Graduation/Commencement - Graduate School (master's/doctoral students)
• April 29 - Graduation/Commencement - Undergraduate School

Click here to access the academic calendar

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