Newsletter-11/15/2022

Thanksgiving Closure

Bechtel International Center will be closed over the Thanksgiving holiday from noon on Wednesday, Nov. 23rd   and re-opening again on Monday, Nov. 28th at 10 AM.

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Travel Signature Reminder!

You may need a travel signature if you are traveling internationally during the Thanksgiving break or winter break, and one of these is true:

-  A new student with no travel signature
-  You are currently an F-1/J-1 student, or a J-1 student on Academic Training, and the travel signature on your most recent I-20/DS-2019 is dated on or before January 1, 2022.
-  You are on OPT/STEM Extension and the travel signature on your most recent I-20 is dated on or before June 1, 2022.

You can drop by Bechtel to get a travel signature during our office hours:
Monday through Friday 10am - 12pm, 1pm - 4pm

SSN/ITIN Workshop Link

Zoom recording link  (Presented 10/01/2022)

Maintaining Your Legal Status while on Post-Completion OPT
(for Fall 2022 graduates)

Tuesday, November 29, 2022, 4pm PST
Zoom link
Password: 666903

This quarterly session covers how to remain compliant with F-1 rules and regulations while on Post-OPT. Topics include using the SEVP Portal to report employment and address changes, travel while on OPT, renewing visa, applying for the STEM Extension, and more. There will also be a Q&A at the end of the session for you to ask your questions.

Bechtel International Center Fall 2022 updates

• Bechtel International Center is now offering walk-in advising Monday-Friday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. It will be held in the Assembly Room at the rear of the building. No appointment necessary but you may need to wait your turn to speak to the advisor. Two advisors will continue to be available by appointment over Zoom

     Schedule an appointment

• The front desk is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The front desk can provide travel signatures as well as direction on how to receive assistance but not immigration advising. The front desk (located on the second floor of Bechtel) will be closed from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
• If approaching the front desk or going to the Assembly Room for afternoon walk-in advising, we kindly request that you wear a mask. If you do not have a mask, one will be available for you to use.
• The hours to pick up documents from the pick-up area located near the bottom of the stairs have been extended to 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Bechtel Website Update Help

Help us improve the Bechtel International Center website
We’re redesigning our website this Autumn and need your help to validate our new navigation to ensure you – and fellow international students – can easily find information you need. Participate in this online, self-paced navigational test, which should take you no more than 10 minutes to complete. Thank you in advance for helping us improve your student experience at Stanford.

Bechtel Thanksgiving Pie Party

Let's Get Social!

explore new traditions and--most importantly--eat free food? Look no further! The programming team at the Bechtel International Center has just launched a new newsletter and Instagram page. Follow us on both platforms for consistent updates on all of the parties, trips and experiences that you won't want to miss out on. We have some exciting activities coming up including a special trip around Northern California and some fun events right here on campus (we hope you like puppies, hint, hint). Sign up today and join our virtual community!

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Thank you for your patience

The Bechtel International Center wants to thank all of you for your patience and understanding during this difficult time. There is no need to send multiple emails before we can respond to your original email or follow-up emails once you have submitted an I-20/DSO-2019 request or a STEM Extension request. Please include your student ID # or SEVIS # on all your email inquiries. Ring for Emergency Travel Signature

We strive every day to answer your emails and process your I-20/DS-2019 requests as we shelter-in-place and deal with the unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 response. If it seems like we are taking a little longer to respond to your email or process your request, please remain patient and be assured that we will get to your questions or requests as quickly as we can.

• The front desk will re-open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The front desk can provide travel signatures as well as direction on how to receive assistance but not immigration advising. The front desk (located on the second floor of Bechtel) will be closed from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
• If approaching the front desk or going to the Assembly Room for afternoon walk-in advising, we kindly request that you wear a mask. If you do not have a mask, one will be available for you to use.
• The hours to pick up documents from the pick-up area located near the bottom of the stairs have been extended to 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.