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Throughout the year, OISS hosts both virtual programs and in-person events. Please continue to check the calendar as new events will be added on an ongoing basis.

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9 Feb

ISPY Meet-Up: Coffee at Arwa Yemeni Coffee

Monday 9:00am to 10:30am

OISS February gathering for the international spouses and partners at Yale (ISPY) is here, and this time we are meeting up at Arwa Yemeni Coffee in New Haven! Arwa is a new cafe on Orange street that specializes in traditional Yemeni drinks such as Adeni tea, Jubani, Qishr and Sanaani coffee. OISS will treat you to a...

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10 Feb

Capturing Yale: The Art of Noticing - An Outdoor Photography Workshop with Gavin

Tuesday 12:00pm to 1:30pm

Are you following Gavin's viral photography Instagram account Capturing Yale (@capturingyale)? Did you know that Gavin is also an international student at Yale? OISS invites you to an outdoor photography workshop with Gavin Susantio, Yale's campus photographer, where he will share with us insider tips to:...

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10 Feb

Code Your Thanks - A Web Self-Publishing Workshop with Kai

Tuesday 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Join OISS and our Creative Outreach Fellow Kai (he also makes zines and websites @kaihasnocat) for a fun evening workshop, where you will learn the basic fundamentals of web development with HTML and CSS to excite your creative experimentation and to self-publish your site on the web, if time allows. After learning...

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10 Feb

Sprintax Nonresident Tax Webinar

Tuesday 7:00pm to 8:00pm

In this tax webinar, international students, scholars and professionals will be run through everything they need to know about nonresident tax for the 2025 tax season. Topics will include who must file, tax residency, FICA, State returns, implications of misfiling as well as how to use Sprintax to prepare a compliant...

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11 Feb

Optional Practical Training (OPT) Q&A for GSAS Masters Students

Wednesday 11:00am to 12:00pm

Interested in working in the U.S. after graduation? You may be eligible to apply for F-1 Optional Practical Training, a work authorization based on your F-1 student visa. This session will cover the basics of OPT and how to apply, and participants get to ask OISS Advisers any questions they have regarding OPT. This...

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12 Feb

Optional Practical Training (OPT) Q&A for PhD Students

Thursday 9:00am to 10:00am

Interested in working in the U.S. after graduation? You may be eligible to apply for F-1 Optional Practical Training, a work authorization based on your F-1 student visa. This session will cover the basics of OPT and how to apply, and participants get to ask OISS Advisers any questions they have regarding OPT. This...

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12 Feb

Optional Practical Training (OPT) Q&A for Law

Thursday 12:30pm to 1:30pm

Interested in working in the U.S. after graduation? You may be eligible to apply for F-1 Optional Practical Training, a work authorization based on your F-1 student visa. This session will cover the basics of OPT and how to apply, and participants get to ask OISS Advisers any questions they have regarding OPT. This...

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12 Feb

Optional Practical Training (OPT) Q&A for Artists: Art, Drama and Music

Thursday 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Interested in working in the U.S. after graduation? You may be eligible to apply for F-1 Optional Practical Training, a work authorization based on your F-1 student visa. This session will cover the basics of OPT and how to apply, and participants get to ask OISS Advisers any questions they have regarding OPT. This...

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12 Feb

Valentine's Day Edition: Balloon Twisting Workshop

Thursday 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Still thinking about what to get for your loved ones for this Valentine's Day? Or are you deciding if this is the year to impress your friends and valentine with something unique crafty? Join OISS to make some rose bouquets, teddy bears, heart wands, among other Valentine's Day-themed decorations. OISS will...

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13 Feb

Webinar: Changes to the H-1B lottery for 2026

Friday 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Recent changes to how USCIS will conduct the H-1B lottery may impact Yale students seeking the employer sponsored visa status. OISS has invited attorney Mary Walsh of Iandoli Desai & Cronin P.C. to present an overview of the H-1B lottery cap, the new wage weighted H-1B lottery registration and selection process,...

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18 Feb

Sprintax Nonresident Tax Webinar

Wednesday 3:00pm to 4:00pm

In this tax webinar, international students, scholars and professionals will be run through everything they need to know about nonresident tax for the 2025 tax season. Topics will include who must file, tax residency, FICA, State returns, implications of misfiling as well as how to use Sprintax to prepare a compliant...

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18 Feb

Dough to Delight: Let's Make Dumplings

Wednesday 5:30pm to 8:00pm

Who doesn’t love dumplings? Do you know how to make them? Join us for a dumpling-making workshop where you will have the chance to prepare and enjoy your own dumplings from scratch! Whether you are new to dumpling-making or already a pro, this workshop is a wonderful opportunity to come together with the Yale...

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21 Feb

Lunarfest Celebration with Tea Tasting & Mahjong 101

Saturday 12:00pm to 2:00pm

OISS is excited to be participating in Yale China's Lunarfest celebrations! We are collaborating with Yale Tea Club (World T.E.A.) and Yale Mahjong Society (Yale MUSSY) for an afternoon of intercultural encounters and fun programs! Join us during Lunarfest where World T.E.A. will be introducing you to the many...

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24 Feb

Sprintax Nonresident Tax Webinar

Tuesday 10:00am to 11:00am

In this tax webinar, international students, scholars and professionals will be run through everything they need to know about nonresident tax for the 2025 tax season. Topics will include who must file, tax residency, FICA, State returns, implications of misfiling as well as how to use Sprintax to prepare a compliant...

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2 Mar

Yale Specific - Sprintax Nonresident Tax Webinar

Monday 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Join us for an informative webinar tailored specifically for Yale's international community: students, scholars, and professionals. During this session, you will be guided through critical aspects of nonresident tax filing for the 2025 tax season. Key Topics to be Covered: Who Must File: Understand the...

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5 Mar

Sprintax Nonresident Tax Webinar

Thursday 12:00pm to 1:00pm

In this tax webinar, international students, scholars and professionals will be run through everything they need to know about nonresident tax for the 2025 tax season. Topics will include who must file, tax residency, FICA, State returns, implications of misfiling as well as how to use Sprintax to prepare a compliant...

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6 Mar

International Women's Day Celebration & Conversation

Friday 5:30pm to 8:00pm

This March, we are excited to announce our third annual International Women's Day celebration in partnership with the Collective for Refugee and Immigrant Women’s Wellbeing (CRIW) and other partners on Friday, March 6! This International Women’s Day celebration will center the lived realities of...

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10 Mar

ISPY Meet-Up: Coffee at Pistachio Cafe

Tuesday 9:00am to 10:30am

OISS March gathering for the international spouses and partners at Yale (ISPY) is here, and this time we are meeting up at Pistachio Cafe in New Haven! OISS will treat you to a cup of coffee or tea at the cafe, and get ready for some ISPY-only gaming and networking sessions! In case of inclement weather, OISS will...

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11 Mar

Sprintax Nonresident Tax Webinar

Wednesday 1:00pm to 2:00pm

In this tax webinar, international students, scholars and professionals will be run through everything they need to know about nonresident tax for the 2025 tax season. Topics will include who must file, tax residency, FICA, State returns, implications of misfiling as well as how to use Sprintax to prepare a compliant...

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16 Mar

Sprintax Nonresident Tax Webinar

Monday 2:00pm to 3:00pm

In this tax webinar, international students, scholars and professionals will be run through everything they need to know about nonresident tax for the 2025 tax season. Topics will include who must file, tax residency, FICA, State returns, implications of misfiling as well as how to use Sprintax to prepare a compliant...

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27 Mar

Sprintax Nonresident Tax Webinar

Friday 11:00am to 12:00pm

In this tax webinar, international students, scholars and professionals will be run through everything they need to know about nonresident tax for the 2025 tax season. Topics will include who must file, tax residency, FICA, State returns, implications of misfiling as well as how to use Sprintax to prepare a compliant...

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1 Apr

Sprintax Nonresident Tax Webinar

Wednesday 1:00pm to 2:00pm

In this tax webinar, international students, scholars and professionals will be run through everything they need to know about nonresident tax for the 2025 tax season. Topics will include who must file, tax residency, FICA, State returns, implications of misfiling as well as how to use Sprintax to prepare a compliant...

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7 Apr

Sprintax Nonresident Tax Webinar

Tuesday 8:00am to 9:00am

In this tax webinar, international students, scholars and professionals will be run through everything they need to know about nonresident tax for the 2025 tax season. Topics will include who must file, tax residency, FICA, State returns, implications of misfiling as well as how to use Sprintax to prepare a compliant...

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14 Apr

Sprintax Nonresident Tax Webinar

Tuesday 2:00pm to 3:00pm

In this tax webinar, international students, scholars and professionals will be run through everything they need to know about nonresident tax for the 2025 tax season. Topics will include who must file, tax residency, FICA, State returns, implications of misfiling as well as how to use Sprintax to prepare a compliant...

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