June 18, 2021
Update to OAP Visa Request Tool
On June 30, OAP will update our visa request tool. To perform the update there will be a scheduled outage from 4-6pm when the tool, including visa request forms, will be unavailable. The upgrade will affect draft visa requests. OAP strongly encourages units to finalize and submit any drafts ready for OAP review before the…
March 11, 2021
Common Reasons for Interfolio Ad Send Backs
This post outlines common reasons that Interfolio job ads are returned to units by the Academic HR (AHR) and International Scholars Operations (ISO) teams. Please review closely to ensure your ads accurately address all of these common pitfalls. For more details and examples, check out the OAP Interfolio Ad Creation Training. Returns by the AHR…
February 16, 2021
Third-Party Provider Security Breach Potentially Exposed Washingtonians’ Personal Data
In late December, a security breach involving a third-party software service provider used by the Office of the Washington State Auditor (SAO) might have exposed sensitive data belonging to some Washingtonians. This data includes personal information from approximately 1.6 million unemployment claims–including fraudulent claims–made in 2020, as well as other information from some state agencies…