Announcement:

IF YOU GRADUATE IN MAY 2013, THE LAST DAY TO FILE FOR OPT OR TRANSFER OF YOUR F-1 SEVIS RECORD IS TUESDAY, JULY 2 FOR F-1 STUDENTS.  THE LAST DAY TO APPLY FOR ACADEMIC TRAINING OR TRANSFER YOUR J-1 SEVIS RECORD IS FRIDAY, MAY 31 FOR J-1 STUDENTS.  

Final Semester Checklist: http://is.ua.edu/currentstudents/final-semester-checklist/

OPT Filing Instructions: http://is.ua.edu/currentstudents/student-employment/opt/

SEVIS Transfer Instructions: http://is.ua.edu/currentstudents/maintaining-student-visa-status/transfer-out-of-sevis-record/

PLEASE NOTE – OPT AND CPT PROCESSING TIMES AND PROCEDURES HAVE CHANGED: Applications are processed by appointment every Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at Capstone International Services in 105 B.B. Comer.  You must make an appointment for Practical Training Processing (please come at least 5 minutes prior to your intended appointment time; those who are late will have to reschedule an appointment).

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OPT/CPT PROCESSING BY APPOINTMENT – TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS, 9 AM – 11 AM

Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Processing is now by appointment.  Applications are processed by appointment every Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at Capstone International Services in 105 B.B. Comer.  Call 205-348-5402 or stop by to set up an appointment.

GRADUATING?

If you will graduate soon, be sure to refer to our Final Semester Checklist.

GET YOUR I-20 OR DS-2019 SIGNED BEFORE YOU TRAVEL

Don’t forget to get your documents signed before you travel.  Please refer to our Student Travel Page for more info.

FALL 2013 CHECK-IN & INTERNATIONAL ORIENTATION

Check-in will be held in 3 sessions: Tues., August 13 at 9 – 11:30 a.m. and 2 – 4 p.m. and Wed., August 14, 9 – 11:30 a.m.  International Student Orientation will be held on Wed., August 14 at 1:30 p.m. in Russell Hall Auditorium.  For more information, see our Check-In & Orientation page.

OFFICE HOURS

CIS hours are 8 am – 4:45 pm.  Walk-in Advising is 11 am – 3 pm. See our page for hours and info on Walk-in Advising.

CAPSTONE INTERNATIONAL SERVICES’ MISSION:
The mission of Capstone International Services is to provide essential services and innovative programs for University of Alabama international students, scholars and their families to enable them to achieve their educational, professional and social goals.  CIS seeks to foster diversity and strengthen inter-cultural relationships throughout the UA campus and community.  It is our commitment to promote understanding and respect for the world’s many cultures.

105 B.B. Comer Hall
Box 870254
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0254

international@ua.edu
Office: 205-348-5402
Fax: 205-348-5406

Office Hours: 8 am – 4:45 pm, M – F.
Walk-in Student Advising: 11 am – 3 pm.

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