Office of International Student Services Newsletter
Week of April 3rd 2007

 Volume IV, Number 24
In This Issue

· The International Student Leadership Scholarship 2007
· OISS Closed April 6 and April 9 for Easter Break

Important Information

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

Upcoming Events

· Mar 28-Apr 22 - Photographic Exhibit of World Heritage Sites in Croatia
· Apr 4 - English Table with ELS Students
· Apr 5 - Easter Egg Decoration with the Mentors
· Apr 10 & 11 - "Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet" Documentary and Discussion
· Apr 13 - 2003 Nobel laureate Dr. Shirin Ebadi to speak at UST
· Apr 14-15 - PeaceJam Conference
· April St. Thomas Music Department Events

Interesting Articles

· Career Development Center Update
· Hate crimes are not tolerated at the University of St. Thomas
· It's National Sexual Assault Awareness Month
· Registration holds: Fix these or you won't be able to register

Personal Ads

· 2-bedroom apartment available for rent
· Car & PC for sale
· Items 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