Resources
OISS Forms and Packets
A listing of the most common application forms and information packets.
OISS Affiliated Programs
Provides information on the numerous cross-cultural programs including Cafe Central, OASIS, UI Ambassadors, and Nationality Organizations. These programs and workshops are offered by OISS to students, staff, faculty, departments, and non-University businesses. Links to the email listserves published by OISS to keep students, scholars, and departments informed of important immigration issues are also found here.
Community Connections
Includes information about various community programs and groups like Friends of International Students, International Classroom Journey and the International Women's Club.
Guide to Living in Iowa City
Information on renting apartments, food and restaurants, shopping, entertainment, local schools, and more.
Tax Information
Spring is tax season every year in the U.S. As students or visiting scholars in F-1 or J-1 status you are legally required to file some type of tax form every year, even if you were not employed in the U.S.
This section provides information on what forms you need to file and how to file them, a link to a special online tax preparation program for University of Iowa students and scholars in F and J status, as well as tax and Social Security withholding information for those who employ international students in F and J status.
E-Mail Lists of OISS
- OISS Weekly Update: information for currently enrolled UI international students.
- Scholar Newsletter: information for current visiting international scholars.
- OISS Legal Update: information on immigration and other legal issues for faculty and staff who work with international students.
International Programs Calendar of Events
The University of Iowa International Programs maintains an online calendar of events that are open to students, staff, and community members.