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February 19, 2020
I-Place Events
Universal Studios
Spring Break Trip
Sunday, March 15
Universal Studios Hollywood
Looking for spring break plans?
Join I-Place!
Mark your calendars for the Spring Break Trip on March 15. Trip cost is $80 and includes park ticket, breakfast, and transportation.
Email iplace@cmc.edu with any questions. Register and pay now!
Coffee & Company
Every Friday
3-5 PM @ International Place
Coffee & Company is a program designed to create a space for our international community to get together, socialize, and feel welcome. International Place strives to create an inclusive international community in Claremont, which means that we invite folks to enjoy snacks, drinks, and music with us on Friday afternoons!
No RSVP necessary!
2020 Claremont Colleges
International Graduation
Hosted by International Place
Thursday, May 14th | 6:00 PM
Rose Hills Theatre | Pomona College
The Claremont Colleges community is invited to attend this year's International Graduation! Friends, family, students, faculty, staff, and community members are all welcome to join us at this special event.
Registration for graduates is coming soon!
Tax Support for International Students and Scholars
The deadline for filing taxes for the 2019 tax year is Wednesday, April 15, 2020.
International Place is providing a number of resources to support students this semester as they prepare to file taxes, listed below. Please refer to future newsletters and our official email announcement for the tax season next week.
Click here to view all tax resources for the semester as a downloadable PDF.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program
Saturday, February 29 &
Saturday, March 7
International Place will be providing transportation to the University of La Verne for VITA assistance with tax filing on February 29 & March 7. Departure time is approximately 9:00 AM (subject to change).
VITA is a good option for those who are considered residents for tax purposes and cannot use Sprintax. VITA’s IRS-certified volunteers can answer tax-related questions and review tax forms prepared by Sprintax before you mail them in to the IRS.
The local VITA program is hosted at the University of La Verne. The VITA program will be available for anyone to attend on their own on Saturdays, February 1 - April 4, from 9 AM - 3 PM. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. Those interested in additional information on the VITA program or seeking to make an appointment can call 909-448-4028, or email VITA@laverne.edu.
Sprintax Software Access
Access Request Form is now live
International Place provides access to Sprintax, a web-based tax filing preparation system for completing your U.S. federal and state taxes, providing easy-to-use tax preparation software along with extensive, searchable content to help you understand your tax obligations.
Access is available to current non-resident international students and scholars at Claremont McKenna College, Keck Graduate Institute, Pitzer College, Pomona College, and Scripps College, as well as alumni who graduated from those colleges in Spring 2019 or later (in the F, J, M, or Q immigration status).
Hosted by CGU & HMC
Sprintax Webinar
Monday, March 2 | 12 - 1:00 PM
Burkle 16 | CGU Campus
This webinar is open to international students and scholars from all seven of the Claremont Colleges.
Join in-person on the CGU campus, or from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/695091293
You can also dial in using your phone:
United States: +1 (571) 317-3122
Access Code: 695-091-293
California Franchise Tax Board Workshop
Thursday, March 12
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Burkle 14 | CGU Campus
Learn more about how to file your California tax forms.
Hosted by CGU International Services. This workshop is open to international students and scholars from all seven of the Claremont Colleges.
Immigration Information
Spring 2020 Graduation and OPT
If you are an F-1 student completing your academic program in May, now is the time to begin thinking about the OPT application process.
You can contact your International Student Advisor to inquire about the process. Students graduating in May 2020 can apply beginning in February.
Information about New Travel Restrictions
"Proclamation on Improving Enhanced Vetting Capabilities and Processes for Detecting Attempted Entry"
How could this affect you? The expanded travel ban places restrictions on immigrants, but not on nonimmigrants. It will not impact acquisition of nonimmigrant visas like F-1, J-1, or tourist visas, nor should it impact admission to the United States under those categories. International students and scholars should presumably not be affected.
For more information and to stay updated:
NAFSA: Association of International Educators - Travel Ban Resources
"Proclamation on Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus"
How could this affect you? This restriction will affect anyone traveling from China. It is not clear at the moment how long this travel restriction will be in place, but we highly suggest that you consider how your travel plans (ie: Family Weekend, Spring Break) may be impacted this semester.
For more information and to stay updated:
NAFSA: Association of International Educators - Coronavirus Travel Ban Resources
Community Corner
Chicano Latino Student Affairs
Spring Calendar
Various Dates and Locations
Check out the full list of programs being hosted by CLS this semester!
Black History Month
At The Claremont Colleges
Various Dates and Locations
Celebrating 50 years of ethnic studies and cultural centers at The Claremont Colleges: OBSA, CLSA, IDCLS and IDAS
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Contact Information
Chrystal Orozco, Interim Director | corozco@cmc.edu
Jenna Bustamante, Program Coordinator |
jbustamante@cmc.edu
Erika Hongo, Administrative Assistant | ehongo@cmc.edu
International Place of The Claremont Colleges
390 E. 9th St., Claremont, CA 91711
iplace@cmc.edu | 909-607-4571
Facebook.com/InternationalPlace | @InternationalPlace
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