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Vol. 12 No. 06 - February 25, 2016

News on the International Festival, WSIF Awards, Kuwait National Day, Convo Club, Spring Break Cleveland Trip, Tax Information, I20 Update/Signature and OPT Applications.

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Wright State Biggest Multicultural Event - 'Wright State International Festival':

International Friendship Affair (IFA) currently named 'Wright State International Festival' is an annual event organized by the University Center for International Education to give the WSU students an opportunity to share their cultural heritage with surrounding communities. This is a chance for you to share your talents and cultural heritage with every one by performing (Dances, songs, play instruments etc.).

This year’s theme is “Innovations Around The World”. 

Create the most colorful and interesting features of the Wright State International Festival: the Table Displays. This is your opportunity to present your culture and traditions of your home country by using interactive media, posters, books or any artifacts that you may have brought from your country. You are more than welcome to contact Dez or Dubem at (isidore.munyeshuli@wright.edu or ucie5@wright.edu) and they will provide you with the information that you need. The table displays must be ready by 12:30 pm on April 3rd, 2016 and the displays are expected to be open until 4:30 pm.

For more information contact Anoop at ucie19@wright.edu or Chugo at ucie18@wright.edu

 

Global Connections - Kuwait National Day:

Celebrate Kuwait National Day with UCIE and the Kuwait Student Organization. Live music, food and more. 

For more information contact Anoop at ucie19@wright.edu or Chugo at ucie18@wright.edu

  • Date:  February 26th
  • Time: 3:00PM - 5:00PM
  • Location: UCIE Conference Room (E-190 Student Union)
  • Free Admission

***Refreshments will be provided***

 Nominations Being Accepted for Wright State International Festival Awards:

WSU Global Citizen Award

WSU International Student/Scholar Advocate Award

The WSU University Center for International Education (UCIE) is currently seeking nominations for the two Awards listed above. Individual who are nominated and selected will be recognized at the April 3rd Wright State International Festival. Nomination forms and documentation must be submitted to UCIE no later than Friday, March 18th to be considered.

A $250 cash award will be provided to nominee selected for each award. Nomination criterion and forms can be found on the UCIE websites below:

Global Citizen Award (Student Award)

https://www.wright.edu/sites/www.wright.edu/files/page/attachments/globalCitizenAwardForm2016.pdf

International Student/Scholar Advocate Award (faculty, staff, or community member award)

https://www.wright.edu/sites/www.wright.edu/files/page/attachments/advocateAwardForm2016.pdf

UCIE Convo Club on Multiple Days

Want to practice your English?  Interact with native English speakers and improve your skills in a fun and friendly environment.  For questions, contact Catherine Hernandez at catherine.hernandez@wright.edu.

  • Date & Time:  Every Monday (3 PM - 4 PM) & Thursday (1 PM to 2 PM)
  • Location: UCIE Conference Room (E-190 Student Union)

 

 UCIE Spring Break Trip to Cleveland:

Join UCIE's Spring Break Trip to Cleveland to enjoy an NBA Basketball game, the Cleveland Play House, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and much more! $150 per person (Does not include meals).

Register today at: www.bit.ly/UCIE-Spring-Break-Cleveland

 

OPT Application Information for Spring 2016:

International students graduating spring 2016 may begin applying for OPT on February 1, 2016. The final date for spring 2016 graduates to apply for OPT is June 15, 2016.

Choose an OPT start date between 5/1/2016 and 6/29/2016.

PLEASE NOTE: If you have any reservations regarding potential graduation for spring 2016 semester, do not apply for OPT until you are certain about graduation.

Update your I20 & get it signed for Travel:

Immigration office of the University Center for International Education (UCIE) would like to invite you to attend their I-20 signing party. 

Get your I20 updated and signed for your Travel. Older version of I-20 is not valid from July 1st, 2016. All international students are expected to update their I20's before the deadline. 
 
For more information contact Dez at isidore.munyeshuli@wright.edu or call (937) 775 3301.
 
Upcoming Event Timings and Dates:

March 9th, 2016 (10:30 AM - 1:30 PM)

March 24th, 2016  (12:00 PM - 3:00 PM)

April 6th, 20th and 27th, 2016  (10:30 AM - 1:30 AM)

April 14th and 28th, 2016  ( 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM)

 

 

 

Spring Semester Open Immigration Advising

Check out the days and times below to consult with one of the University Center for International Education immigration advisors!

General, CPT, OPT, Work Authorization Advising:
Wednesday* — 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Thursday — 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: E 190 Student Union

 

 

 

 

 

Attention International Students - Tax Season is here:

Tax Tips:

Each week until the tax filing deadline, which is 15th of April 2015, UCIE office will supply you with information briefs about various tax topics and forms. 
 
1042-S:
 
1. What is 1042-S?
1042-S is the form used to report all non-employee payments made to nonresident aliens and payments made to nonresident employees who claim exemption from federal income taxes due to a tax treaty. Types of income reported on this form are scholarships, fellowships or grants awarded to students.    
 
2. Who is going to receive it? (Why)
Form 1042-S reports taxable income for international students and the forms are issued to anyone who received a non-qualified scholarship or tax treaty benefit during previous year. 1042S's will be issued to individuals who received one, or more of the following reasons:
  • If you received a non-qualified scholarship such as grant in aid, athletic scholarship or a stipend, such as a fellowship to cover living expenses.
  • If you took advantage of a Tax Treaty benefit which means some or all of your previous year's salary was exempt from Federal Taxes, for example our Chinese or Indian Scholars/students.
 
3. When are you going to receive it?
1042-S forms are scheduled to be mailed by the third week in February. You should get it around March. Please bring it when you come to our workshops.
 
 
Notes:
  • Please ensure that your current mailing address is accurate with the WSU Registrar and Payroll Office (where your WSU pay-check comes from). This is the address that will be used to mail the Form 1042S.
  • If you meet one of the above criteria and you have not received your Form 1042S by late February or have lost the Form 1042S that was sent to you, you must contact the WSU Payroll office.
  • Not every international employee, student or scholar will receive Form 1042-S .  It will only be provided to international students who meet the above reasons.  Please review the list above before inquiring about your 1042-S to ensure that you are supposed to receive this form.
Additional Notes:
  • If you are Chinese (and entered the U.S. as F-1 or J-1) and earned money during previous year, you will most likely be receiving a 1042S. Please wait for it to arrive before you attempt to do a Federal Income Tax return.
  • Students who entered as F-2 or J-2 and later changed to F-1 or J-1 and worked on campus do not receive tax treaty benefits and therefore will not receive a 1042S.
  • If you are an Indian Student (F-1) you will not receive a 1042S for salary paid, but you will if you received any non-qualified scholarship payments – tuition waivers are not in this category.
  • If you are a non-student (for example a J-1 Research Scholar, Professor, Short-Term Scholar) and received money from WSU while claiming a tax treaty, you will receive a Form 1042S.
Please be aware that each student/scholar is ultimately responsible for the accuracy of his/her income tax returns and any resulting penalties or interest.
 
To purchase Glacier Tax Prep (GTP), please visit the link below: 
 
 
Tax Workshop Schedule for Non-Resident Alien with INCOME

Day & Date Time Location
2/26/2016  Friday 3:00 PM -        Millet Hall 033
3/1/2016    Tuesday 10:00 AM -  Rike Hall 072
3/4/2016    Friday 3:00 PM -        Millett Hall 033
 
For more information, please check these links:
 
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact: Jing at ucie59@wright.edu or Kiran at ucie33@wright.edu 
 

 

Walk-in Hours for Advisors and Documents

 Need to turn in your documents? Students may come to the UCIE admissions office E244 Student Union during the following times for walk-ins that begin January 19th.
Graduate students be sure to bring all original semester mark sheets as well as your provisional certificate/degree certificate and any other documents that were outlined in your admission letter.
Undergraduate students please remember to bring your high school transcripts, any college transcripts you have, and any other documents that were outlined in your admission letter.

  • Monday: 12:00 P.M -1:00P.M
  • Tuesday: 10:00A.M-11:00A.M
  • Wednesday: 3:00P.M-4:00P.M
  • Thursday: 11:00A.M-12:00P.M   
  • Friday:  2:00P.M-3:00P.M

 

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University Center for International Education

Location: 
224 Student Union
Hours: 
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Phone: 
937-775-5745
Fax: 
937-775-5776
Email: 
General Questions: 

askucie@wright.edu

Immigration Questions: 

ucieimmigration@wright.edu

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