International Engagement Newsletter

If you would like to promote an event from your club or organization, please submit your request to Michelle at mwynn@uca.edu by Thursday, to go out in the following week's newsletter.

The last shopping shuttle will be Wednesday, May 5th. Summer shuttles will resume on June 2nd.

Be sure to check this email from Pamela Woodard George

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Since the end of the semester is approaching we would like to know more about your travel plans. If you are traveling internationally, please complete this brief travel survey so that we are aware of your travel plans in case you need assistance. Do not complete this survey if you are not traveling or are traveling only within the U.S.

If you don’t have a travel signature on page 2 of your I-20 please see the website for the full instructions on how to get your I-20 signed. (signature is valid for up to one year from the date it was signed).

International Engagement will provide FREE Airport shuttles to students from May 7th-10th. If you have travel plans please sign up on the link provided. The shuttle will only go one way and will not bring students back to campus. If you live in a place where there is construction please make sure to step outside where the driver can see you. Students must wear a mask and show their student ID.

The Tax Filing Deadline has been extended from April 15 to May 17, 2021. Sign up for one of our workshops or Sprintax to take care of your tax return before finals! Remember filing your tax return each year you are in the U.S. is a requirement of your immigration. You must register for the Workshop you would like to attend here.

Are you planning on participating in an internship or required practicum this summer? It you are, it must be approved under Curricular Practical Training (CPT) before you start. You can find answers to most questions about CPT and the application form here!

Please be aware of calls or texts from people pretending to be from U.S. government agencies. Callers may claim to be the Social Security Office or the IRS (Internal Revenue Service). They may ask questions to try and intimidate you with threats of arrest/ and or deportation. They also may try to take your money. This is a SCAM! Government agencies will not ask you for personal information over the phone or through email. Do not provide the organization with any information. If you encounter this situation please let the police or International Engagement office know.

To meet with a staff member in our office, you must request an appointment in advance. Use the Appointment button on the IE webpage to schedule your appointment. Most meetings will be held via phone or Zoom. It is very important to check your email for instructions from the staff member to see if the meeting date and time has been accepted and how your meeting will take place.

The history of Arkansas’ Buffalo National River goes back further than you think! Dark sky park and more! Read about it here!