Office of International Student Services Newsletter
Week of February 20th 2007

 Volume IV, Number 19
In This Issue

· Flag Bearer information for students graduating May 2007

 Important Information

· Immigration fees likely to increase after April 2, 2007
· Information about 2006 taxes
· Did you travel during J-term? Please bring in your travel documents to OISS!

Upcoming Activities

· Feb 21- Multicultural Forum Career Fair
· Feb 23 - Mardi Gras Party at the Wellness House
· Feb 27 - Film and Discussion to Focus on Racism and White Privilege
· Mar 2-9 - St. Thomas Heritage Week events
· Mar 9 - Heritage Week Community Service Project

Interesting Articles

· Assistantships available for Graduate Students
· Center for Writing helps students with the writing process
· Free Princeton Review MBA forum will be held March 1
· Looking for a place to call home in 2007-2008?
· Photo exhibit at St. Thomas captures Lake Superior’s North Shore
· STAR offers swing dance lessons

Personal Ads

· Free appliances at OISS!
· Salsa Dance lessons at the U of M (Word document)

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
Immigration fees likely to increase after April 2, 2007

Students who are eligible to apply for OPT or Change of Status are encouraged to apply immediately because the Immigration fees are likely to increase after April 2, 2007.
 
Document Current Immigration Fee Proposed Immigration Fee
OPT (I-765 form) $180 $340
Change of Status
(I-539 form)		 $200 $300
 
For more information about this proposed increase and other immigration fees, please see this link.
 
The Office of International Student Services (OISS) will keep students updated via this newsletter when the proposal to increase immigration fees is approved.  Contact OISS to schedule an appointment with an OISS advisor to discuss your situation: oiss@stthomas.edu or 651-962-6650