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Newsletters & Announcements

General Announcements

  • 10/27/2020 - Immigration Update from the International and Postdoctoral Services Office (IPSO)
  • 06/29/2020 - President Trump's latest executive order on immigration, COVID-19 impact, reopening AU campus

The J Connection

A newsletter for J-1 exchange visitors and their J-2 dependents

  • 03/24/2020 - COVID-19 impact, J program minimum funding amount to increase, protecting your info, and more
  • 11/13/2019 - Avoiding Scams, staying safe during the holidays, getting help with writing
  • 05/01/2019 - Protecting your SSN, keeping your documents updated & "What is a yard sale?"
  • 12/12/2018 - English Language Resources, Travel, Tax Season and More
  • 03/26/2018 - J-1 waivers, tax deadline, Augusta's international community
  • 12/12/2017 - Holiday Safety Tips, Travel, Featured Photos
  • 09/13/2017 - Day of Service, ESL Resources, Featured Photo
  • 06/15/2017 - Insurance Renewal, free passes to Zoo Atlanta, ESL classes
  • 03/03/2017 - Travel Appointments, Pollen in the Air, Writing Workshops
  • 12/06/2016 - Free Cookies & Hot Coca, Travel Reminders, Holiday Events

IPSO Facto

A newsletter for Augusta university department managers

  • 11/18/2021 - COVID vaccine requirement, H-1B processing delay, J insurance update, and more
  • 09/01/2021 - Change forms for equity salary increases
  • 01/22/2021 - Changes to processing and procedures for STEM OPT employees
  • 01/05/2021 - IPSO staff working remotely due to Kelly Building closure
  • 12/17/2020 - Immigration regulatory changes set aside, AU International / Sunapsis updates, J-1 out-of-country authorization, and more
  • 12/03/2020 - By Appointment Only - Applying for the Social Security Number and Card - COVID-19 Pandemic Protocol
  • 10/19/2020 - Important Announcement from the International and Postdoctoral Services Office
  • 09/11/2020 - USCIS fee changes, new immigration Consultation Form, and more
  • 08/04/2020 - New H-1B prevailing wages, Sunapsis coming Fall 2020, J minimum funding increase reminder
  • 03/19/2020 - COVID-19 impact, minimum funding for J Exchange Visitors to increase, and more

The Frontier

A newsletter for F-1 international students and their F-2 dependents

  • 11/01/2021 - COVID vaccine requirement for travel OPT application info and more 
  • 12/10/2020 - Scammers using SEVP phone numbers to target international students
  • 09/04/2020 - Welcome international student!
  • 07/16/2020 - IMPORTANT UPDATE to July 14 IPSO email
  • 07/14/2020 - COVID-19 and Fall 2020 for AU F-1 international students
  • 02/19/2020 - Want to work as an F-1 international student? Here's what you need to know.
  • 01/16/2020 - New IT process for students traveling internationally, military draft scam alert, updating employer information an OPT
  • 10/18/2019 - Important: Changes to travel endorsement process for F-1 international students
  • 09/04/2019 - Welcome international students!
  • 04/16/2019 - Full course of study, travel OPT applications, free lunch & more

Newsletters & Announcements for H-1Bs

  • 05/20/2020 - FLSA adjustments & sponsorship of H-1B postdoctoral fellows at Augusta University
  • 03/26/2020 - Premium processing suspended for H-1Bs, updating us on changes to your employment, and protecting your personal information
  • 03/23/2020 - Premium processing for H-1B cases temporarily suspended

Talk to an Advisor

Advisors are available for Augusta University faculty, staff, visiting scholars, enrolled students and their spouses for questions concerning immigration status as it pertains to enrollment, employment or scholar programs at Augusta University.

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