Office of International Student Services Newsletter

 Volume III, Number 7

· International Education Week events
· Immigration Fees will increase on October 26, 2005

Important Information

· Apply for OPT if you are graduating this December
· Dropping a class
· Interested in carrying your flag if you are graduating in December?
· Search for companies who applied for H-1b visas

Upcoming Activities

· Oct 18-22 - International Education Week
· Oct 26 - Ramadan Meal and Discussion on Muslim Women is U.S. Politics

Interesting Articles

· 2006 Orientation Co-Coordinators Positions
· Commuter Center Events
· Daylight Saving Time ends on Oct. 30
· Life/Work Center Newsletter
October 2005
· UST Students participate in Unity World Day of Prayer Service

Students are advised not to drop out of a class during the remainder of the semester even if they may be failing the class if so doing would take them below the number of credits (Undergraduate-12 credits and Graduate-6 credits) required by Immigration to maintain full time student status. Once a student drops below full time student status OISS must terminate that student in SEVIS and report the student to be out of status. This action has more important negative consequences including being deported. Any student having any difficulty in this regard should immediately see an OISS Advisor prior to dropping any class.

   Dr. Thomas Carey
   Immigration Specialist
   Office of International Student Services
   University of St. Thomas