Office of International Student Services Newsletter
Week of March 13th 2007

 Volume IV, Number 22
In This Issue

· Farewell to Pahoua
· Announcing New Fall 2007 Mentors
· OISS Closed Part of the Day on March 20th

Important Information

· Flag Bearer information for students graduating May 2007
· Immigration fees likely to increase after April 2, 2007
· Information about 2006 taxes

Interesting Articles

· Center for Writing helps students with the writing process
· Center for Applied Mathematics spring 2007 colloquium series
· Essay Competition for International Students of Color
· Library today: Try new African American studies database
· Life/Work Center March Newsletter
· Next year's Student Planner needs your event information

Personal Ads

· Seven Piece Living Room Set for Sale
· 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