Office of International Student Services Newsletter
Week of April 17th 2007

 Volume IV, Number 26
In This Issue

· Recent Incident at Virginia Tech
· 18th International Dinner

Important Information

· Flag Bearer information for students graduating May 2007
· USCIS Reaches FY 2008 H-1B Cap
· Immigration fees likely to increase after April 2, 2007

Upcoming Events

· Apr 21 - Intercultural Session with the Mentors
· Apr 24 - You are invited to attend the CultureLink Tea!
· Apr 28 - GMSA 18th International Dinner

Interesting Articles

· April Life/Work Center Newsletter
· It's National Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Personal Ads

· All-in-1 Photo Printer for a great deal! (Picture)
· House for Rent (Word Doc)

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