Office of International Student Services Newsletter

Week of October 4th 2005

 Volume III, Number 5

In This Issue

· What is VISION?
· Talent Search for Intl Fair during Intl Education Week

Important Information

· Search for companies who applied for H-1b visas
· Apply for OPT if you are graduating this December

Upcoming Activities

· Oct 4 - OISS Ongoing Session:  "All about Off-campus Work Permission"
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Oct 4 - Social Security Number Trip #1
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Oct 6 - Social Security Number Trip #2
· Oct 7 - Multicultural Bar Reception
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Oct 7 - Dance the Dandia
· Oct 7 - Mall of America shopping trip with the mentors
·
Oct 9 - Mall of America shopping trip with STAR

Interesting Articles

· Box Office and Expeditions has new athletic and camping gear for rent
· Interested in playing badminton?
· Life/Work Center Newsletter
October 2005

· Personal Counseling announces four free counseling groups for fall
· Public Safety warns of apparent telephone scam
· UST hosts concerts, recitals in October
· You can find out about the company you want to work for without even leaving campus

Photo Galleries

· Opening Celebration

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

OISS Ongoing Session: "All about Off-campus Work Permission"

Tuesday October 4, 2005
11:40 am - 12:30 pm
MHC 152

This information session will help F-1 visa students learn about when and how to apply for CPT, OPT, or other forms of off-campus work permissions available to you. Students will be able to ask OISS immigration advisors questions and receive immediate answers during this session. This session is open to all international students.

Bring your own lunch, but soda and cookies will be provided.