Office of International Student Services Newsletter
Week of November 2nd 2004

 Volume II, Number 8
In This Issue

· Green Card (diversity visa) lottery
· Please keep all your immigration documents!
Important Information 

· Apply for OPT
· H-1B Cap Reached
· Want to carry your flag during commencement?
· Winter Break Overseas Travel Advice

Upcoming Events

· Nov 4  - Breaking of the fast 

Interesting Articles

· American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month 
· Commuter Center events
· LOTT Scholarships
· Student Affairs Life/Work Center November Events

Contact Us
oiss@stthomas.edu
 Phone: 651 962-6650
 Fax: 651 962-6655
Office: 161 MHC
http://www.stthomas.edu/oiss

How to send us news
Green Card (diversity visa) lottery

One of the ways people can apply for lawful permanent residence ("green card") status in the United States is through the Diversity Lottery. This method does not require any family relationship to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, or any permanent offer of employment. Detailed information and instructions for the 2006 Diversity Lottery are available by clicking here.

Please be aware that other non-official web sites exist, and may present misleading, false information. Please be sure to use the official web site.


Please keep all your immigration documents!

This is a reminder for you to keep ALL immigration documents that have been issued for you (e.g., I-20s, DS-2019s, passports) throughout your time in the U.S., even after you extend or change your status, or if you leave the U.S.  You should keep all of your documents even if you currently have no intention of returning to the U.S. after the completion of your program.  If you decide in the future to apply for a U.S. benefit, such as permanent residence (green card), you would be required to provide the U.S. immigration with all your immigration documentation records.  ISSS is not required and not able to keep copies of documents indefinitely.  It is your responsibility to keep your own records.