[ISO] How to Adult & 2/19 Afternoon Break

ISO Newsletter
February 13, 2020

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Announcements

ISO Closed Monday, February 17 for holiday
Please note that the ISO, along with most MIT offices, will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2020 for the President's Day holiday. We will re-open at 9:00 am on Tuesday, February 18.

Tax guidance and workshops available; wait for email for instructions

The tax deadline for year 2019 is Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Please refer to the Tax Guidance for Nonresident Aliens website: https://vpf.mit.edu/tax-guidance-for-nonresident-aliens. Please note that the tax prep software, Glacier Tax Prep, will not be available until the middle or end of February; ISO will send you an email with instructions when it is ready.

Tax workshops will be available to all students on Wed, March 4 and Mon, March 30. Please see FLYER for more info.

For OPT/CPT, sign up for required Employment Session at iMIT

If you plan to work off-campus during the spring or summer using CPT, or if you intend to request OPT for the summer or after graduation, you are required to attend an F-1 employment session. Sign up for a weekly session on iMIT to find out about off-campus work options. Plan 4 to 6 months ahead, especially for OPT. Read our website for more info.

Reminder: Beware of Scams, especially during tax season

There have been reports of multiple phone and email scams recently, and these may increase around income tax filing time this spring. We cannot stress this enough. PLEASE be careful if you receive any communication from someone claiming to be a government official or from law enforcement, either from the U.S. or another country. Note: NEVER give out your name, bank info, or the last 4 digits of your SSN (unless you yourself are making the call).

If someone contacts you by phone, email, or regular mail requesting information, 1) remain calm, 2) do not give out any personal/bank information, and 3) notify the ISO immediately!

Read the ISO website for more information about common scams
Current Scam Alerts

Upcoming Events

ISO Events

Annual "How To Adult" Series
Starts TODAY: Thursday, February 13th, 2020
Sign up for each event at engage.mit.edu

Co-sponsored by SOLE, ISO, DAPER, MIT Medical, MITFCU, MITAA, VPR,
RADIUS, PKG, CAPD, LGBTQ@MIT, & MIT Communications

Afternoon Break
NEXT WEEK: Wednesday, February 19th, 2020 (rescheduled from Feb 12)
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
E19-202

A time to socialize and connect with fellow internationals in the MIT community.
Stop by for some tea, coffee, snacks, and a chance to meet someone new.
Every 2nd Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise noted.

LCE Lunch: 2/21 (F), 1-2p, 10-105 (Bush Room)
Co-sponsored by LCE, ISO, OGE, & ICEO

Find more info about events or search for a language parter at the LCE website: lce.mit.edu

Rescheduled: Lunar New Year Celebration@ISO: 2/26 (W), 2-3:30p, E18-219 (ISO office)

In collaboration with VSA & CSSA

Stop by the ISO to enjoy traditional Chinese and Vietnamese snacks and activities
to celebrate the Year of the Rat

MIT Events

LGBT Grad Speed Dating: TODAY 2/13 (R), 7-9p, 56-154. Free dinner

BGSA x BBSA First Friday: 2/14 (F), 6-8p, BSU Lounge, Bldg 50

Cook For CASPAR: 2/15 (Sa), 2:30-6p, Caspar Shelter. Sign-up

MIT Ballroom Dance Social: 2/15 (Sa), 7:30-11:45p, Morss Hall. Free lesson

Design Your Life Mini-Courses: For Grad students. Starts 2/18 (T), 2-4p, E19-202.
Must attend all 4. Registration requested via Careerbridge, powered by Handshake.

Russian Winter Fest "Maslenitsa": 2/18 (T), 5-6:30p, 10-105 Bush room. Sign up

Hack for Inclusion, 2/21 (F) & 2/22 (Sa). Microsoft NERD Center, 1 Memorial Drive. Register

Taste of China: 3/3 (T), 6-8p, Morss Hall, Walker Memorial

MIT Spouses & Partners Connect

February MS&PC Events Flyer
Invest in Yourself Day: 2/19 (W), 10a, W20-306
Ice Skating Party: 2/24 (R), 5:30p, Kendall Square Ice Rink. Bring entire family!

Around Cambridge & Boston

Discover events at the Boston Calendar

90 things to do in Boston this weekend

This week's highlight:

Tet in Boston 2020: Festival Day

2/16 (Su); 10:30a-5p. $5 admission
Boston College High School, 150 Morrissey Blvd, Boston

Ring in the Year of the Rat with the "Tet in Boston" annual Vietnamese New Year Festival