ISSS News - February 2026
Announcements
Tax preparation software available to nonresident international employees and students for free with Sprintax returns
In the coming weeks and months, CU faculty, staff and students will begin receiving critical documents needed to file their annual income tax returns. For certain international employees and students, this means receiving Forms W-2 and/or 1042-S from CU over the next month.Form W-2 is issued to any...
Arts & Sciences international student panelists needed!
The Arts & Sciences Academic Advising and Coaching team is hoping to learn more about the international student experience and would like to invite you to participate in a virtual student panel via Zoom on Tuesday, February 24, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. (MST).The session will be moderated and structur...
Enroll now in English language courses for graduate students and visiting scholars
Polish your English language skills with classes at CU Boulder’s International English Center (IEC). Our 10-week 2-credit courses are designed for international graduate students as well as visiting scholars and researchers at CU Boulder. Participants build and refine their English communication ski...
Enroll now in a spring semester 3-credit elective course designed to support CU Boulder undergraduates who speak English as an additional language
LING 3200 Academic Oral Communication in English is designed to help you improve your speaking skills for effective academic interactions in the classroom. Polish your presentation skills by delivering formal presentations and impromptu speeches and learn strategies for joining and leading classroom...
Spring 2026 workshops for international graduate students
Free workshops for graduate student TAs and RAs focus on both skills needed for leading and managing in the classroom and for navigating CU Boulder academic culture. Uncovering the Hidden Curriculum for International Graduate Students Part 1What is the hidden curriculum and how do we navigate it?Thu...
Free, confidential trauma-focused counseling and advocacy available at OVA
The Office of Victim Assistance (OVA) offers both trauma/incident specific counseling as well as advocacy.The trauma-specific counseling is short term, up to 6 free counseling sessions to students, faculty, and staff impacted by a potentially traumatic or life disruptive event. Witnesses and seconda...
Թ-provided alumni email will be discontinued; Update your email with Alumni Association & re-subscribe to ISSS News
CU Boulder is discontinuing the university-provided alumni email program for existing alumni on Aug. 31, 2026. New graduates will get to keep their colorado.edu email account for one year following graduation. More information will be provided at that time.Learn more about how to manage your data, i...
Immigration News
F-1 program extensions
If your F-1 program end date on your Form I-20 is May 2026 and you will not be able to complete your degree requirements by that date, review the information below and contact ISSS for advising as soon as possible.International students in F-1 status are expected to complete their degree programs wi...
Drop Advising Required Hold (spring 2026)
Immigration regulations require students in F-1 and J-1 status to be enrolled in a full-time course load each fall and spring semester to maintain nonimmigrant visa status. Full-time enrollment is only required in the summer if it is your first or last semester of enrollment.Drop Advising Required H...
Important reminders for international students graduating spring 2026
Are you an international student in F-1 status completing your academic program in spring 2026? Here are some important reminders!Notify ISSS if the following applies to you:If you are completing your degree requirements:Complete the ISSS Confirmation of Final Semester e-form available in the MyISSS...
USCIS announces inflation adjustment to premium processing fees
Effective March 1, 2026, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) filing fee for the Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing, will increase.Impacted forms:Form I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization)Form I-539 (Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status)Form I-129 (Pet...
Jan 15, 2026: Pause of Immigrant Visa (“Green Card”) Processing for Citizens of Certain Countries
U.S. Department of State’s Post on X Re: Immigrant Visa Processing PauseOn Jan. 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of State posted on their X account and on their website that they will be pausing immigrant visa processing for foreign nationals who are citizens of 75 countries. The federal government has...
Events
Upcoming Career Services Events
Career Services will be hosting an industry and nonprofits seminar series to prepare international graduate students and postdocs to be successful in their industry and nonprofit job search. This series will occur over six weeks from January 15 through February 19 from 12 to 1 p.m.Topics covered wil...
Community Corner
New international students start the semester with sound bath meditation
A group of new international students took part in the CALM Center’s Sound Bath Meditation. This restorative practice uses sound vibrations to help guide participants’ consciousness toward a calm and peaceful state of mind. Check out the CALM Center’s upcoming programs.
Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026
The Super Bowl is the championship game of the National Football League (NFL), and is annually the most-watched single-day sporting event in the world. In 2025 a record 127.7 million viewers watched Super Bowl LIX. Unlike other professional sports leagues that determine their champion through a seri...
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