Table of Contents
- Wright State Biggest Multicultural Event - 'Wright State International Festival'
- Attention International Students - Tax Season is here
- Summer Health Insurance Waiver
- Nomination Deadline Approaching for GLOBAL CITIZEN & INTERNATIONAL ADVOCATE AWARDS
- UCIE Convo Club on Multiple Days
- Attention International Students
- Join us at International Zumbathon Event
- Global Connections - St. Patrick's Day Celebrations
- OPT Application Information for Spring 2016
- Update your I20 & get it Signed for Travel
- Spring Semester Open Immigration Advising
- Walk-in Hours for Advisors and Documents
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
Attention International Students - Tax Season is here
Filing Status and Dependent Issues
All married nonresident aliens must file their income taxes as “Married Filing Separately”, even if their spouse is not present in the U.S. Also, the “Head of Household” status cannot be used if you were a nonresident alien during any part of last year. Basically, this means that there are only two filing status options available to nonresident aliens and they are: “Single” and “Married Filing Separately”.
****Nonresident aliens who are married to U.S. citizens or other residents for tax purposes can elect to be treated as a resident alien and file a joint return.
As a general rule, nonresident aliens can claim only one personal exemption. That is, most nonresidents cannot claim an exemption for their dependents even if the dependents are U.S. citizens. Exemptions apply to nonresidents from Canada, Mexico, India, and South Korea who may be able to claim their spouse and children as dependents. Every one claimed on the return must have either a social security number or an Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN).
Non-resident aliens claiming dependents need to file form W-7 along with their returns to apply for an ITIN number for their dependents.
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:
http://bit.ly/ucie-tax-glacier
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Tax Workshop Schedule for Non-Resident Alien with INCOME |
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Day & Date |
Time |
Location |
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3/18/2016 Friday |
3:00 PM |
Millet Hall 033 |
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3/22/2016 Tuesday |
10:00 AM |
Rike Hall 072 |
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3/25/2016 Friday |
3:00 PM |
Millett Hall 033 |
For more information, please check these links:
https://www.wright.edu/international-education/international-students/tax
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1042s.pdf
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact: Jing at ucie59@wright.edu or Kiran at ucie33@wright.edu
SUMMER Health Insurance Waiver:
Students who are travelling to their home countries this entire summer 2016 semester and students who are graduating and going on OPT this spring might be entitled for their summer health insurance waiver. This is subject to Mr. Jonathon Henderson approval. Student are required to produce their complete flight itinerary details in case of travelling.
For more information please contact: Jonathon at jonathon.hernderson@wright.edu
Nomination Deadline Approaching for GLOBAL CITIZEN & INTERNATIONAL ADVOCATE AWARDS
The WSU University Center for International Education (UCIE) is currently accepting nominations for the two Awards: GLOBAL CITIZEN AWARD & INTERNATIONAL Student/Scholar ADVOCATE AWARD. Individual who are nominated and selected will be recognized at the 2016 Wright State International Festival. Nomination forms and documentation must be submitted to UCIE no later than Friday, March 18th to be considered.
Only 3 days remaining to submit your Nomination for either of these Awards!!!
A $250 cash award will be provided to the nominees selected for each award. Nomination Criterion and Nomination 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 American friends 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
ATTENTION International Students
The UCIE will not be accepting student diplomas for pickup. If you would like to pick up your diploma on campus you can do so at Raider Connect.
Spring 2016 Schedule for Diploma Pickup:
1) June 22, 2016 (Wednesday) - Diplomas are available for pickup at Raider Connect
2) June 29, 2016, (Wednesday) - Diplomas are mailed
If you would like to pick up your diploma:
Join us at International Zumbathon Event
Join UCIE and the Office of Latino Affairs for a night of dancing and working out at our international Zumbathon event. ing.
- Date: March 24th, 2016
- Time: 5:30 PM to 8 PM
- Location: Student Union Atrium
For any questions or concerns, please contact Catherine at catherine.hernandez@wright.edu
Global Connections - St. Patrick's Day Celebrations
Join UCIE and meet people from across the globe as we celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Learn Irish dances and enjoy green snacks!
- Date: March 18th, 2016
- Time: 3 PM to 5 PM
- Location: E 190 UCIE Conference Room Student Union
For any questions or concerns, please contact Catherine at catherine.hernandez@wright.edu
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.
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
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
