UW Commlead International Students

01/30/2021

Call for Volunteers!
Hello Comm Leaders, happy Friday!
This is Tongtong from cohort 18. I am an international student and one of the Comm Lead Alumni Fellows. I am collaborating with a few alums and working on creating a comprehensive international students guide to make it easier for future international students to transition into Comm Lead life. We are looking for international Comm Leaders who'd like to contribute to it in any way - whether it's sharing feedback and suggestions based on your experiences, or helping with the content and design of the guide. Please sign up here if you have an interest: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx...
DM Tongtong if you have any questions.

12/18/2020

Hello everyone! Thank you for joining the OPT session tonight. We hope you find it helpful.
Here is a short survey including three questions. Please share your feedback and let us know how you want to be engaged after graduation. Thank you!

12/16/2020

Hello everyone! If you're currently working on your OPT application and struggling with the paperwork or have any questions, this session might be really helpful for you!

Attend the info session led by international alumni from cohort 18 and cohort 17 who will share their experience of applying for Post-Completion OPT and STEM OPT Extension. They will talk about their personal timeline and share some tips and tricks.

Event Details:
Registration link: https://bit.ly/OPT-121720
Date and Time: December 17, 2020 5-6 PM PST

Please note: OPT application or approval is case by case. But international alumni are happy to support you and bring your questions to the expert if your questions are beyond their knowledge.

If you are an international student about to graduate from Comm Lead, join this OPT workshop held by international alumni!

11/04/2020

Hello everyone!

'Social distancing' shouldn't mean losing human connection, and we'd like to invite you to our first event for international students this Fall to strengthen these connections!

When: Saturday, November 7th, 5-6 PM PST
Where: Register here (http://bit.ly/IStudents)!

Join two Cohort 19-ers and two Alumni Fellows as they talk about their experience studying, working, and living in the U.S., and answer all the questions you might have about life as a Comm Leader and beyond. We hope to make you feel engaged and more confident after you leave the meeting room. Feel free to email your questions in advance (to [email protected]) or ask them during the live Q&A.

Depending on the number of registrations, we will connect altogether and possibly have some breakout room sessions. Please be prepared to introduce yourself and make new friends!

Looking forward to meeting many of you on Saturday!

Note: The registration for the event will close on November 6th, Wednesday at noon (PST), so please make sure you register in advance!

Please feel free to DM us if you have any questions.

All You Want to Know about International Students

09/02/2020

Attention, please!!
Did you report your OPT employment on SEVP Portal? Check out this website for more information and instruction about "OPT: Work, Travel, and More"!
https://iss.washington.edu/employment/f1-employment/opt/after-approval/
For case by case questions, please submit the "HAVE A QUESTION?" form on UW ISS website.

ContentsPost-Completion OPT Reporting Requirements24-Month STEM OPT Reporting Requirements to ISSProof of EmploymentLimits on Periods of UnemploymentEmployment RequirementsEAD ErrorsMoney Matters (Taxes)Health InsuranceTravel and OPTStudy While on OPTGrace Period Post-Completion OPT Reporting Requir...

07/17/2020

Happy Friday everyone!
Event Alert -
[Ask your questions to immigration laywer]
Are you an international student hoping to take your next career steps here in the U.S. after graduation? Or are you stressed out because of the ongoing changes during the uncertain times? Join the online discussion next Thursday (7/23) with Tahmina Watson where we will talk about F-1 visa, CPT, OPT, and H1-B issues.
If you missed the chance to fill out the survey and submit your question, please DM me your questions first as your feedback will help us better facilitate the conversation.
Register the event here >> https://bit.ly/AskImmigrationLawyer
Any questions? Please contact me here or send an email to Evelyne at [email protected]
Looking forward to seeing you on July 23!

Ask An Immigration Lawyer | Comm Lead

07/09/2020

A rule change by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security would end an emergency waiver allowing international students to maintain their visa status while taking only online courses, a cruel and...

06/12/2020

"Tomorrow is going to be the best hour Zoom has ever seen, and it's not because of what we have planned, though we're really happy with it. It's because of each one of you: our perfect Comm Lead graduates. " -- Anita Verna Crofts
Register NOW - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/communication-leadership-graduation-2020-registration-103875729102
It's not too late!!

06/02/2020

Hello all! Hope you are all well and safe.
You may feel uncertain, anxious, or frustrated. We also understand that you might also struggle with job hunting during this tough time. But please know that you are not alone! We are here for you! Join us on Wednesday during Alumni Social Hour!
No aspect of a job search process is easy and if you are an international student, it gets much more difficult. The right approach, attitude, and resources all take to change your perception and work towards your goal.
Join Cauvery Baliamada (on LinkedIn) (on Facebook) and communicating with alumni fellows on June 3rd for a quick breakout session on "Job Search for International Students"! Cauvery will share her journey of landing an internship and then a full-time role at SAP.
Register now

Join Comm Lead alumni fellow social hour to network with this year's alumni fellows and meet our new alumni fellows for the upcoming year!

03/13/2020

Hello COMMLEADERS!
If you register for tonight's career panel, you should receive the meeting invite between Wednesday and now. PLEASE check your inbox and junk mail! See you all on Zoom tonight at 6 PM (PST).

03/13/2020

UPDATE - Career Panel for International Students!
With strong requests, we re-open the event registration for newly admitted students. https://forms.gle/PJecYMsXZiuQCt6U8 Please register and secure your spot before tomorrow noon. For those who registered today or tomorrow, you will receive the meeting invite before the event. Congratulations and stay tuned!

As approaching graduation, do you feel more excited or struggled? Have you applied for OPT yet? Have you already secure a job offer? Do you need extra help to navigate your career path after graduation? All our panelists used to be one of you. They understand your concern, your struggle, and your an...