Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Hello, Raiders!

Check out the latest news and updates from the University Center for International Education for Wright State's International Community.

Student Spotlight is a great opportunity to share fun facts about yourself, your journey to Wright State University, your achievements, and the things you like the most about studying here. 

 OPT Application Submission for Fall 2022

If you are an international student graduating in the Fall 2022 semester, you may start applying for OPT on September 12, 2022.  

Please use this link to access and complete all required documents for the OPT application.

Choose an OPT start date between December 11, 2022, and February 8, 2023. The final date for Fall 2022 graduates to submit application materials for OPT is February 8, 2023.

PLEASE NOTE: If you have any reservations regarding graduation for the Fall 2022 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.

** Keep an eye out for the Information on OPT Workshops in the upcoming weeks.

**Graduating Students can attend Immigration Virtual Advising to ask questions on OPT.

UCIE will begin to host in-person sessions for OPT next week. Students graduating in December 2022 are encouraged to attend these sessions. These sessions will be hosted by our Immigration team and they will explain the OPT process to the students and will assist the students with any questions.

Wright State University was ranked as a top college with Gilman scholars by the U.S. Department of State for 2020-2021, taking first place in the medium-sized college category.

Working Off Campus without 

CPT Authorization is ILLEGAL



F-1 visa regulations  8 CFR 214.2(f)(9) allow international students to ONLY work on campus. Off campus work is limited to internships/co-ops after 2 full time semesters after UCIE APPROVAL ONLY. Working off campus in any other capacity is illegal and if caught could lead to SEVIS Termination and possibly deportation.

UCIE will be conducting mock interviews on Tuesday, November 8th from 2 PM-4 PM in Mariner, Pioneer, and Explorer rooms at Student Union. This event will be first-come-first-serve with only the first 24 students available for interview practice, resume revision, etc.

Students can extend their program but it is necessary that they inform the UCIE Immigration team. Students who extend their program will NEED to get a

NEW I-20 from the UCIE office!

Extending your program?

Please note that the UCIE office will be closed on Tuesday, November 1 from 12-2 PM during the Lunch w/ Bosnian students. UCIE office will also be closed on Thursday, November 3 from 3-5 PM during President's reception!

UCIE is looking for students interested in participating in the International Fashion Show.

Participant's are required to wear their country's traditional clothes.

If you are interested in participating in the fashion show, please use the following link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtkJ2D4w6qaN54IRS-kbDRRcf7ncy0Zeft0tUTNgarqRqypw/viewform 

Deadline for sign up is Friday, October 28

Nightmare on Springwood Lane

Walk the Haunted trail and hallway on the spookiest night at Wright State. May all your Nightmares come true!

***You must donate 2 non-perishable items to be able to walk the trail and hallway!!***



When

October 27th, Thursday

7:30-10 pm

Where

Woods, Campus Housing

Halloween Bash

The Most awaited Halloween event on Campus. Come join us in Wright State's Second Annual Halloween Bash—a spooktacular event featuring a haunted house, laser tag, s'mores, free food, and so much more!

Schedule

Haunted Hospital: Endeavour Room

Movie: Halloweentown: Discovery Room

Spider Web Laser Tag: Apollo Room

Thrilling Tabletop: Pathfinder Room

Scary S'Mores: Alumni Grove

Eerie eSports: Recreation Commons

Craft Cemetary: Atrium

Costume Party: Apollo Room

When

October 28th, Friday

7-11 pm

Where

Student Union

WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY

334 Student Union

3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy.

Dayton, OH 45435 USA 

937-775-5745