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Check out ISS event calendar for details.</p> <a href="https://iss.wisc.edu/events/"> Go to Event Calendar </a> </div> </div></div></div></div> <div id="page" class="content page-builder "> <main id="main" class="site-main"> <article id="post-4" class="post-4 page type-page status-publish hentry"> <div class="entry-content"> <div class="uw-outer-row row-1 white-background has_text_block uw-outer-row-top-padding-default uw-outer-row-bottom-padding-default uw-row-default">  <div class="uw-inner-row"> <div class="uw-column one-column"> <div class="uw-page-element uw-pe uw-pe-text_block" data-page-element="text_block" > <div class="uw-text-block uw-drop-shadow"> <blockquote> <p style="text-align: center">Service schedule change: The ISS office will be closed on Thursday, November 28th and have virtual services only on Friday, November 29th. Please plan accordingly.</p> </blockquote> <p style="text-align: center"><a class="uw-button uw-button-red uw-button-red-reverse" href="https://iss.wisc.edu/about/hours/">Review our winter break hours here</a></p> </div> </div><div class="uw-page-element uw-pe uw-pe-text_block" data-page-element="text_block" > <div class="uw-text-block"> <p style="text-align: center"><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr">International Student Services recognizes international students as a vital part of UW–Madison. We are committed to educating and empowering students to make informed decisions and working with them to advocate for a globally inclusive community. We support this through four strategic areas: advising, compliance, operations, and global engagement.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center">Please explore our website for answers to many international student questions. On, Wisconsin!</p> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="uw-outer-row row-2 primary-background row-dark-background has_text_block uw-outer-row-top-padding-default uw-outer-row-bottom-padding-default uw-row-default">  <div class="uw-inner-row"> <div class="uw-column one-column"> <div class="uw-page-element uw-pe uw-pe-text_block" data-page-element="text_block" > <div class="uw-text-block uw-content-box"> <h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>ISS HAS MOVED!</strong></h2> <p style="text-align: center">You can now find us in the International Student Services suite:</p> <p style="text-align: center">Pyle Center<br /> 702 Langdon Street, Suite 130</p> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="uw-outer-row row-3 default-background has_text_block uw-outer-row-top-padding-default uw-outer-row-bottom-padding-default uw-row-default">  <div class="uw-inner-row"> <div class="uw-column uw-row-header"> <h2>Student Quick Links</h2> </div> <div class="uw-column three-column"> <div class="uw-page-element uw-pe uw-pe-text_block" data-page-element="text_block" > <div class="uw-text-block"> <h4 style="text-align: center"><a href="https://iss.wisc.edu/students/current-students/travel/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-6784 size-thumbnail" src="https://cdn.wiscweb.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/174/2020/02/Timely-Communication-200x200-Icon-150x150.png" alt="Timely Communication 200x200 Icon" width="150" height="150" /></a>Travel</h4> <p style="text-align: center">Please read these tips if you plan to travel internationally.</p> <p style="text-align: center"><a class="uw-button button-cta button-cta-reverse" style="background: #c5050c;border: 0px;color: #fff !important" href="https://iss.wisc.edu/students/current-students/travel/">Travel</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="uw-column three-column"> <div class="uw-page-element uw-pe uw-pe-text_block" data-page-element="text_block" > <div class="uw-text-block"> <h4 style="text-align: center"><a href="https://iss.wisc.edu/about/hours/#virtual-drop-in-advising"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-6790 size-thumbnail" src="https://cdn.wiscweb.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/174/2020/02/In-Person-200x200-Icon-150x150.png" alt="In Person 200x200 Icon" width="150" height="150" /></a>Advising Services</h4> <p style="text-align: center">Drop-in advising is available through Zoom every week.</p> <p style="text-align: center"><a class="uw-button button-cta button-cta-reverse" style="background: #c5050c;border: 0px;color: #fff !important" href="https://iss.wisc.edu/about/hours/#virtual-drop-in-advising">Virtual Drop-in Advising</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="uw-column three-column"> <div class="uw-page-element uw-pe uw-pe-text_block" data-page-element="text_block" > <div class="uw-text-block"> <h4 style="text-align: center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-8759 " src="https://cdn.wiscweb.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/174/2020/10/Marketing-200x200-Icon-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://cdn.wiscweb.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/174/2020/10/Marketing-200x200-Icon-150x150.png 150w, https://cdn.wiscweb.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/174/2020/10/Marketing-200x200-Icon.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></h4> <h4 style="text-align: center">Get Involved with ISS</h4> <p style="text-align: center">Check the Event Calendar to find activities you can get involved!</p> <p style="text-align: center"><a class="uw-button uw-button-red" href="https://iss.wisc.edu/events/">ISS EVENT CALENDAR</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="uw-outer-row row-4 white-background has_text_block uw-outer-row-top-padding-default uw-outer-row-bottom-padding-default uw-row-default">  <div class="uw-inner-row"> <div class="uw-column equal-column"> <div class="uw-page-element uw-pe uw-pe-text_block" data-page-element="text_block" > <div class="uw-text-block"> <h4><a href="https://iss.wisc.edu/employment/f1-employment/f-1-optional-practical-training-opt/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-6786 size-thumbnail" src="https://cdn.wiscweb.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/174/2020/02/Corporate-Ladder-200x200-Icon-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a></h4> <h4 style="text-align: center">Optional Practical Training</h4> <p style="text-align: center">What is OPT and how can you apply? F-1 students can learn more here.</p> <p style="text-align: center"><a class="uw-button button-cta button-cta-reverse" style="background: #c5050c;border: 0px;color: #fff !important" href="https://iss.wisc.edu/employment/f1-employment/f-1-optional-practical-training-opt/">OPT</a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="uw-column equal-column"> <div class="uw-page-element uw-pe uw-pe-text_block" data-page-element="text_block" > <div class="uw-text-block"> <h4></h4> <h4><a href="https://iss.wisc.edu/students/current-students/extend-your-study/"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-6787 size-thumbnail" src="https://cdn.wiscweb.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/174/2020/02/Course-Enrollment-200x200-Icon-150x150.png" alt="Course Enrollment 200x200 Icon" width="150" height="150" /></a></h4> <h4 style="text-align: center">Program Extension</h4> <p style="text-align: center">If you need more time to complete your program of study, you need to extend your immigration document.</p> <p style="text-align: center"><a class="uw-button button-cta button-cta-reverse" style="background: #c5050c;border: 0px;color: #fff !important" href="https://iss.wisc.edu/students/current-students/extend-your-study/">Extension of Stay</a></p> </div> </div> </div> </div>  </div>  <div class="uw-outer-row row-5 default-background has_latest_posts uw-outer-row-top-padding-default uw-outer-row-bottom-padding-default uw-row-default">  <div class="uw-inner-row"> <div class="uw-column uw-row-header"> <h2>Announcements and Events</h2> </div> <div class="uw-column wide-column"> <div class="uw-page-element uw-pe uw-pe-latest_posts" data-page-element="latest_posts" ><h3 class="uw-mini-bar uw-content-box-header">Announcements</h3><ul class="uw-posts-listing"><li class="uw-post align-middle"><div class="uw-post-text"><h4><a href="https://iss.wisc.edu/office-update-on-iss-mailing-services/">Office Update on ISS Mailing Services</a></h4><p class="uw-post-excerpt">ISS Update on Mailing Services for processed documents: Starting on July 1st, 2024 our office will be discontinuing the use of Eship Global for document collection. This update is occurring because both I-20s and DS-2019s are …</p><span class="uw-post-date">May 31, 2024</span></div></li><li class="uw-post align-middle"><div class="uw-post-text"><h4><a href="https://iss.wisc.edu/fall-2023-enrollment-reminders/">Fall 2023 Enrollment Reminders</a></h4><p class="uw-post-excerpt">International Student Services (ISS) sent variations of the following message to all F-1 and J-1 international students who have a valid Form I-20/DS-2019 and are eligible to enroll for Fall 2023. 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