[Intl-stu] What's up this week with the ISSS?

[International Students]

Please check out below the events and important information from the Office of International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) at Texas A&M University-Commerce the week of February 1, 2016.


*        System Student Health Insurance Plan (SSHIP)<https://tamuc.myahpcare.com/>:  The ISSS is still processing all approved waiver requests, graduate assistants, and status updates.  Please allow us until February 5 to update all student accounts.  You may find more information as follows:  Benefits<https://tamuc.myahpcare.com/benefits>, Filing a Claim<https://tamuc.myahpcare.com/claims>, Finding a Provider<https://public.hcsc.net/providerfinder/search.do?corpEntCd=TX1>, Setting up Your Account<https://myahpcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/BCBSTX_BAM_Login_15_16.pdf>, Obtain a Temporary Card<https://myahpcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Texas-AM-University-System_How-to-Obtain-a-Temporary-ID-Card.pdf>, and Contact Information<https://tamuc.myahpcare.com/contact>.


*        How to Apply for a Driver's License and Social Security Number Information Session:  The ISSS will host an information session about the DL and SSN application process on February 3 at 3pm in BA 109.  Registration is required at Workshop Registration<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1eooikjJbbov_ccJX5qpgoZwBekpDGbfK4__nUWlmnt8/viewform>.  First five students to attend will receive a free t-shirt.


*         Full Course of Study Requirement<http://www.tamuc.edu/campusLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/documents/FullCourseofStudy.pdf>:  All F-1 and J-1 international students need to be sure to review their registration to ensure they are enrolled as required by the Student Exchange Visitor Program.  The ISSS will begin SEVIS registration this week and students who are not enrolled as stated at the Full Course of Study<http://www.tamuc.edu/campusLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/documents/FullCourseofStudy.pdf> handout may face issues with their visa status.  It is your responsibility to ensure you are enrolled as required by SEVP and the ISSS handout addresses many different situations and provides examples.

*        Shuttle to Greenville, TX Driver's License and Social Security Offices: The ISSS will provide shuttles on February 11 and February 19 and the shuttles will depart from in front of the Halladay Student Services building by the Chase ATM at 8:30am.  The cost for the shuttle is $5 and students may register at the ISSS Marketplace<https://secure.touchnet.com/C20206_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=13>.



*        Practical Training Workshops and Applying for OPT:  The ISSS will offer CPT workshops at 1pm and OPT workshops at 2pm in person and online on most Fridays this semester in BA 221 and students may review the schedule and register for the workshops at Workshop Registration<http://www.tamuc.edu/campusLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/practical-training-workshop.aspx>.  Please note registration is REQUIRED to attend a workshop.  Students graduating this semester may begin applying for OPT on February 15.  The OPT application process has changed and all documents are submitted via email to OPT at tamuc.edu<mailto:OPT at tamuc.edu> ONLY.  Be sure to review the application process at www.tamuc.edu/opt<http://www.tamuc.edu/opt>.
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