CPT at WashU – an online course
The CPT at WashU online course is required for any F-1 student wishing to apply for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) during their program. The course is offered through the OISS “Homebase” platform (implemented in Fall 2024). Follow the directions below to access and complete the course. If you do not already have a Homebase account […]
H-1B Department Intake Instructions
This page is for WashU departments who want to sponsor an employee in H-1B status and are completing the H-1B Department Intake Request. We will guide you through the steps needed to complete and submit the request and the necessary intake forms. Review this page thoroughly before submitting the Intake Request. This will help reduce errors and streamline the application […]
OISS Tax Workshops & Webinars
The following events are hosted by OISS and are specific to WashU international students and scholars who were in the U.S. at any time during the 2025 tax year (Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2025). All times are listed in U.S. Central Time Zone (UTC-06:00). Click on the link to learn more and to register […]
H-1B Site Visits: Compliance Reviews
USCIS operates two major programs to ensure immigration compliance and prevent fraud: Both are managed by the Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate (FDNS), empowering officers to conduct thorough compliance reviews. What is a compliance review? FDNS immigration officers perform compliance reviews to verify that both petitioners and beneficiaries are adhering to the terms of […]
FNIS for Departments
The Foreign National Information System (FNIS) collects data from foreign national (FN) employees so that Payroll Services can correctly tax their WashU paychecks and generate applicable tax documents. Without a fully updated FNIS record, FN paychecks may be taxed incorrectly. FNIS process Within about 1 week of hire, FNIS Support notifies newly hired FNs to complete FNIS and provides guidance for entering data […]
Taxes in the U.S.
This page introduces WashU international students and scholars to basic concepts of the U.S. tax system. Most international students and scholars need to file tax documents even if they do not earn income in the U.S. We recommend you read this entire page to understand what requirements apply in your specific situation. Basic concepts The […]
Payments for Foreign Nationals
This page and chart below provide guidance on WashU payment policies for foreign nationals, based on immigration status and visa type. The chart specifies allowable payment types, including wages, stipends, independent contractor payments, honoraria, travel reimbursements, prizes/awards, and scholarships. The chart and the explanation are important because they serve as a single, authoritative guide to […]
DHS Ends Automatic Extension of EADs
On October 29, USCIS published an announcement, “DHS Ends Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization.” The announcement refers to the interim final rule published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on October 30, 2025, “Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents.” This rule ends automatic extensions of work authorization while a timely-filed […]
New H-1B Request
This form is intended for WashU departments who are sponsoring an employee in H-1B status. The department contact should submit this form to initiate a new H-1B request. Submitting the below request will initiate the H-1B intake with OISS. OISS must receive this form in order to begin processing a case. For questions about this […]
H-1B Employee Intake Instructions
This page is for prospective and current H-1B employees who have been invited to complete the Docketwise H-1B Intake Process by OISS. We will guide you through the steps needed to gather the required data and documents and complete the Docketwise Intake Form. Review this page completely before submitting the Intake Form. This will help […]