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Services

The International Services Center (ISC), is comprised of 5 units that are here to serve the international community at UCF. These units and their services are as follows:

Admissions

The International Admissions Team (IAT) assists international applicants who are coming from abroad or transferring from other U.S. institutions.
Services include:

• Process & collect immigration related documents
• Issue form I-20 for admitted students
• Guidance on F-1 visa application process
• Changes of status to F-1
• Facilitate new student immigration orientation sessions

Advising

Immigration advisers at ISC provide assistance and support to current international F-1 students and J-1 students, researchers and scholars at UCF.
Services include:

• Ensure maintenance of immigration status
• Change of major/academic level on I-20
• Travel authorization & re-entry advice
• Employment guidance (on campus, CPT, OPT)
• Issuance of dependent documents (spouse/children)
• Program extension & reduced course loads
• Changes of status to F-1
• Assist with waiver of 2 year home residency rule (J-1 visa holders)
• F-1 & J-1 reinstatement
• Support to departments in bringing visiting scholars to UCF
• Guidance and advisement on appropriate status, J-1 versus H1-B

Employment and Taxation

This unit handles employment & taxation related issues for foreign national employees. Services include:

• Process payroll sign-in for new employees
• Guidance on SSN and ITIN applications
• Employment Eligibility Expiration (I-9) updates
• Visa Verification for Student Financial Aid
• Tax filing and tax exemptions guidance
• Assist with processing of H1B petitions
• Host H1B, Permanent Residency, & tax workshops

Cultural Programming

The ISC ensures that every international student has a positive, memorable UCF experience. Services include:

• Welcome Week activities that includes a Welcome Reception
• Celebration of International Education Week (including Thanksgiving Dinner and International Fair)
• Annual participation in the Florida International Leadership Conference
• Workshops (Resume Building & Interviewing Techniques, etc.)
• Independence Day Picnic & Winter Holiday Party
• Viewing of international sporting events on projection TV
• Off campus excursions to Orlando area attractions
• Culture nights (food, music, & traditions of specific cultures)

Recruitment

The international recruitment team works to increase and diversify the international student population at UCF. Services include:

• Attending Education Fairs abroad
• Maintaining International Alumni Network
• Developing Adverting
• Working with Faculty/Staff on joint recruitment efforts
• Building relationships with international agencies/universities
• Visiting Community Colleges
• Assisting Prospective students throughout the admissions process