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The SMµ÷½ÌËù is often the target of attempts to gain personal information through malicious emails, also known as phishing. Recently, ISSS has noticed an increasing number of employment-related phishing emails being sent to our international students. Additionally, these emails appear to be sent from colorado.edu email addresses...

Students have reported receiving notification by mail and email from the Census Bureau (part of the U.S. Department of Commerce) indicating a response to the American Community Survey is required by law. This is NOT a scam. Every person receiving the survey is required by law to complete it, and...

Several students have reported receiving scam a phone call from a number that is listed as USCIS (the caller information displayed is spoofed ). On the phone the students are being told they must complete the Form AR-11 (Change of Address with USCIS) and eventually the scammers will threaten deportation...

As noted in a January 24, 2023 ISSS announcement regarding Potential USCIS Fee Increases and Premium Processing For OPT, USCIS announced it will begin accepting premium processing applications for OPT applications. How much does premium processing cost? Premium processing Form I-907 for a Form I-765 with eligibility category (C)(3)(A) (for...

The February 6, 2023 earthquake that hit Syria and Turkey has had devastating consequences. The earthquake, the biggest one the region has seen in over a century, has generated an unfathomably large humanitarian crisis and help is desperately needed in the region. If you're interested in helping, here are some...

ISSS understands that being away from home when a crisis or tragedy occurs in one’s home country is extremely stressful. Please know that the university and ISSS are proud that you have chosen to be a part of the SMµ÷½ÌËù Boulder community and are here to support you. As always,...

As the new year begins, SMµ÷½ÌËù faculty, staff and students will begin receiving critical documents needed to file their annual income tax returns. For certain international employees and students, this means receiving Forms W-2 and/or 1042-S from SMµ÷½ÌËù over the next month . Form W-2 is issued to any employee...

When visiting the ISSS office for walk-in advising or document pick-up, please come prepared with your university ID number (student ID, employee ID, or Temp ID) as you will be asked to enter this in the check-in form. Students can locate their university ID in the Buff Portal by clicking...

Passengers two years of age and older flying directly to or connecting through the U.S. from China (including Hong Kong and Macau) as well as those flying through third-country gateways (including Seoul, Vancouver, and Toronto) are subject to this new requirement. The requirement applies to these air passengers regardless of...

All advising times listed below are in the Mountain Time Zone . ISSS will be closed for all university holidays . Any future changes to advising hours will be announced on our website . Individuals coming for in-person advising: ISSS launched a new check-in system . Please come prepared with...