Office of International Student Services Newsletter

 Volume V, Number 29

· Plan ahead: Postage costs increase May 14!
· Borrowing Closet
· Airline Packing Tips

· Important Information

· Information for F-1 & J-1 students completing studies in May 2008
· New OPT rules
· Fraud Alert: IRS does not send you e-mails
· Travel Signature
· Special Registration Process when traveling home
· Summer Options for F-1 &
J-1 Students

Upcoming Events

· May 9  - End-of-the Year Picnic
· May 9 - Left to Tell
· May 17 - MSS & OISS Graduation Reception
· April -May - What is  Citizenship? Who is a Citizen? Exhibit at Weisman

Interesting Articles

· Preparing to go home-
To Do list 
 

Students can bring their I-20 or DS-2019 forms to OISS and an Advisor will sign it for travel.

We recommend that you call ahead and make a 15 minute appointment with an advisor to have your document signed.
We prefer appointments and not walk-ins.

In order to ensure that travel goes smoothly (particularly at the Port of Entry), here is a list of required and recommended documents:

Required documents
· Valid I-20 or DS-2019 with a recent advisor signature
· Valid passport
·Valid F-1 or J-1 visa stamp

Recommended Documents
·OISS status verification letter (http://www.stthomas.edu/oiss/forms/verification/default.html)
· Bank statements
· Official transcript from Registrar’s Office – if you do not have the time to receive an official transcript, we recommend that you print off an unofficial transcript through Murphy
· Fall schedule