OVIS will be offering drop-in advising on Thursday, May 15 from 1 to 4pm. This will be for general immigration advising. Undergraduate students with specific D-Plan questions should schedule a 1:1 advising session with your designated OVIS advisor. OVIS is on the third floor of the Bank of America Building, 63 South Main Street, Suite 303.
Drop by OVIS (63 S Main Street, Suite 303) with your original Form I-20 and most recent I-94 record (printout or screenshot). We'll give you a travel signature and light refreshments.
Note that if you are not able to attend, you will need to submit a Travel Signature Request e-form in iDartmouth.
OVIS is hosting a "Life After Dartmouth" session for international Guarini graduate students. The discussion will cover immigration options following graduation including F-1 OPT, H-1B, L-1, TN and U.S. permanent residence.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 from 5pm-6pm in Filene Auditorium
OVIS is hosting an in-person information session with immigration attorney Dan Berger on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5pm in Filene Auditorium. During the session we will talk about recent immigration-related federal government executive orders and other actions impacting international students and scholars at Dartmouth and universities across the U.S. You can submit a question in advance here. We hope you will be able to join us.
Please find the dates at OVIS webpage "Tax Filing Season", or below.
Sprintax Nonresident Tax Webinar Schedule (General sessions suitable for majority of visa types) - Sprintax is offering free webinars to help students and scholars prepare for tax season.
Sprintax Nonresident Tax Overview for OPT/CPT (E)
OVIS is hosting a "Life After Dartmouth" information session for international undergraduate students on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from 4:20pm to 5:20pm ET. During the session we will cover nonimmigrant visa options for employment after graduation, including F-1 OPT/STEM OPT, the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program, H-1Bs, L-1s, O-1s and TNs. Zoom Link
These workshops will focus on Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and pre-completion Option Practical Training (OPT) for undergraduate students.
These Question & Answer sessions will focus on post-completion OPT. Please complete the OPT course in Canvas prior to attending, and bring your questions!
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 12:00pm in Cook Auditorium at the Tuck School (Tuck School map)
This workshop will be conducted by Arthur Kerr, international tax attorney with the firm of Vacovec, Mayotte & Singer, LLP, in Newton, Massachusetts.
Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 4:30 pm via Zoom
OVIS invites you to attend an information session on entrepreneurial activities and international students. The session will focus on entrepreneurial activities and their impact on F-1 student status during the degree program and after graduation. The session will also cover other nonimmigrant visa categories that might be used after graduation, and recent legislative and policy changes related to entrepreneurship. Representatives from the Thayer School, Tuck, Geisel and the Magnuson Center will participate, along with Dartmouth's outside immigration counsel. The session is open to international undergraduate and graduate students.
Zoom link: https://dartmouth.zoom.us/j/93243508510?pwd=rf7p0W7MUbwk06cjtLqcaithfkqGml.1
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 4pm in Cook Auditorium at the Tuck School
The Office of Visa and Immigration Services (OVIS) and the International Student Experience (ISE) office are hosting a "Know Your Rights" session, presented by the NH affiliate of the ACLU. The session will take place on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 4pm in Cook Auditorium at the Tuck School (Tuck School map). The session is open to students, faculty and staff. The presenters will discuss topics including the state of DACA, ICE and other government agency visits, family preparedness, and how the ACLU is supporting immigrant communities.
OVIS scheduled three bus trips to Concord SSA Office.
For the details, please submit the e-form request, or contact OVIS Office.
OVIS is hosting a "Life After Dartmouth" session for international Guarini graduate students. The discussion will cover immigration options following graduation including F-1 OPT, H-1B, L-1, TN and U.S. permanent residence. To register, go to: https://libcal.dartmouth.edu/event/13523573.
In celebration of International Education Week (November 18-22), our annual coffee hour will take place from on Thursday, November 21 in the OVIS Conference Room at 63 S. Main St. (3rd Floor, Bank of America Building).
Coffee, Tea, Cider, Hot Chocolate and light refreshments will be provided by OVIS
In celebration of International Education Week (November 18-22), OVIS will be hosting a photo contest.
This year's theme is "Home in the Details" - Capture any personal objects and memories that you bring with to Dartmouth to feel at home.
Voting deadline Sunday, November 17
Vote from this link: dartgo.org/ovis-photo-vote2024 (or QR code in the poster below)
The photo with the most votes will win a $25 Gift Card.
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Drop by OVIS (63 S Main Street, Suite 303) with your original Form I-20 and I-94 record (printout or screenshot). We'll give you a travel signature and light refreshments.
Note that if you are not able to attend, you will need to submit a Travel Signature Request e-form in iDartmouth.
These Question & Answer sessions will focus on post-completion OPT. Please complete the OPT course in Canvas prior to attending, and bring your questions!
OVIS scheduled three bus trips to Concord SSA Office.
For the details, please contact OVIS Office.
OVIS is hosting a "Life After Dartmouth" information session for international graduate students on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 from 4pm to 5pm ET. During the session we will cover nonimmigrant visa options for employment after graduation, including F-1 OPT/STEM OPT, the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program, H-1Bs, L-1s, O-1s and TNs
Welcome to Dartmouth! Please find Orientation schedule here.
Prior to your Orientation Session, please submit the Check-in e-form below.
Thursday, May 16th from 2-4pm @ OVIS (Ste. 303, 63 S. Main St., Bank of America bldg.)
Bring: Printed I-20 Form, I-94 record** printed or on phone/laptop
**To save time, have your most recent I-94 record (not travel history) printed or pulled up on your phone/laptop
We look forward to seeing you there.
Note: If you are not able to attend, please submit a Travel Signature Request e-form in iDartmouth for an updated signature.
This workshop is intended for undergraduate students.
This workshop is intended for undergraduate students.
This workshop is intended for undergraduate students.
This workshop is intended for undergraduate students.
OVIS is hosting a "Life After Dartmouth" information session for international graduate students in the Arts & Sciences on Monday, March 11, 2024 from 12pm to 1pm ET. During the session we will cover nonimmigrant visa options for employment after graduation, including F-1 OPT/STEM OPT, the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program, H-1Bs, L-1s, O-1s and TNs.
The session will be offered in a hybrid format. There is limited space, so in person participation will be on a first-come-first-serve basis. The in-person meeting will take place at OVIS – 63 South Main Street, Suite 303 – on the third floor of the Bank of America building in downtown Hanover. Zoom link TBA.
Please complete OPT Canvas course before attending (https://canvas.dartmouth.edu/)
Please complete OPT Canvas course before attending (https://canvas.dartmouth.edu/)
Please complete OPT Canvas course before attending (https://canvas.dartmouth.edu/)
This information session will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 from 12:10pm to 1:10pm EST, and is intended for international students in the Tuck School of Business. During the session we will cover nonimmigrant visa options for employment after graduation, including F-1 OPT/STEM OPT, the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program, H-1B, L-1, O-1 and TN.
The meeting will take place in the General Motors classroom.
This workshop is intended for undergraduate students.
This workshop is intended for undergraduate students.
Location: Cook Auditorium at Tuck School
Directions to Cook: Enter the main entrance to the Irving Center, and walk straight into the Atrium. Take the stairs to the left down one flight, then proceed straight (watch for the Cook sign above the doorway). The doors to Cook are straight ahead, either up or down the stairs.
This workshop will be conducted by Arthur Kerr, international tax attorney with the firm of Vacovec, Mayotte & Singer, LLP, in Newton, Massachusetts.
Please complete OPT Canvas course before attending (https://canvas.dartmouth.edu/)
This workshop is intended for undergraduate students.
This workshop is intended for undergraduate students.
Please complete OPT Canvas course before attending (https://canvas.dartmouth.edu/)
OVIS is hosting a "Life After Dartmouth" session for international Guarini graduate students. The discussion will cover immigration options following graduation including F-1 OPT, H-1B, L-1, TN and U.S. permanent residence. To register, go to: https://libcal.dartmouth.edu/event/11697211.
Please complete OPT Canvas course before attending (https://canvas.dartmouth.edu/)
In celebration of International Education Week (November 13-17), our annual coffee hour will take place from on Thursday, November 16 in the OVIS Conference Room at 63 S. Main St. (3rd Floor, Bank of America Building).
Coffee, Tea, Cider, Hot Chocolate and light refreshments will be provided by OVIS.
In celebration of International Education Week (November 13-17), OVIS will be hosting a photo contest.
This year's theme is "How You See Community". Voting deadline Sunday, November 12!
Vote from this link: dartgo.org/ovis-photo-vote
The photo with the most votes will win a $25 Gift Card!!!
This workshop is intended for undergraduate students.
Tuesday, November 14th from 2:30-4pm @ OVIS (Ste. 303, 63 S. Main St., Bank of America bldg.)
Bring: Printed I-20 Form, I-94 record** printed or on phone/laptop
**To save time, have your most recent I-94 record (not travel history) printed or pulled up on your phone/laptop
We look forward to seeing you there.
Note: If you are not able to attend, you will need to submit a Travel Signature Request e-form in iDartmouth for an updated signature.
Thayer MEM Space
At this session, Susan Ellison, Director of OVIS, will give an overview of U.S. employment-based visa options after OPT and STEM OPT (H-1B, TN, LPR, etc.), including criteria for eligibility, the visa petition process, timing, and issues around maintenance of status.
There is no registration required. We look forward to seeing you.
This workshop is intended for undergraduate students.
This workshop is intended for undergraduate students.
Thursday, May 16th from 2-4pm @ OVIS (Ste. 303, 63 S. Main St., Bank of America bldg.)
Bring: Printed I-20 Form, I-94 record** printed or on phone/laptop
**To save time, have your most recent I-94 record (not travel history) printed or pulled up on your phone/laptop
We look forward to seeing you there.
Note: If you are not able to attend, please submit a Travel Signature Request e-form in iDartmouth for an updated signature.
Wednesday, January 11 @ 4:15pm EST
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Tuesday, January 17 @ 2:15pm EST
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Wednesday, January 18 @ 2:15pm EST
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Wednesday, January 25 @ 10:00am EST
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Wednesday, February 8 @ 3:30pm EST
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Wednesday, February 22 @ 4:00pm EST
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Monday, March 6 @ 1:15pm EST
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Tuesday, March 7 @ 2:30pm EST
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Tuesday, February 28 @ 1:30pm EST
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Tuesday, March 14 @ 2pm EST
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Wednesday, March 22 @ 9:15am EST
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Monday, April 3 @ 10:30am
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Wednesday, April 19 @ 2pm
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Wednesday, April 26 @ 4:20pm
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Tuesday, May 9 @ 1pm
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Friday, May 26 @ 1pm
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These workshops will take place entirely via Zoom.