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

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