Office of International Student Services Newsletter
Week of October 18th 2005

 Volume III, Number 7
In This Issue

· 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

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
International Education Week events
 
International Food and Fun Fair!

Please join us Thursday, October 20th from 11:30 am to1:30 pm in the Coughlan Field House to enjoy the following:

  • Tour the 17-foot high EARTH BALLOON – view the earth from inside.
  • International food – Café Line will be serving a Deli lunch
  • International bazaar selling free trade items (bring cash or check),
  • Music from around the world and more!
  • Medallion Hunt Winners announced!

This event is part of the International Education Week for more information about this and other events during the week, click here.

Your personal items from your home country are still needed for the country displays during the International Fair on Oct. 20.  Please bring your home country items to OISS before October 19, 2005 so we can display them at the International Fair.  We will label your items and return them to you after the fair.  Your items help Americans and other International Students learn more about your home country and culture.

Also, we are looking for students would like to present on their country and the items they are bringing. If you are interested in participating in these country presentations please email us at oiss@stthomas.edu or drop by our office to let us know. Thank you!
 


Immigration Fees will increase on October 26, 2005

Dear UST International Students,

The U.S. Department of Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) raised the filing fees for most immigration applications and petitions, effective October 26, 2005. All applications and petitions mailed or filed on or after that date must contain the new fee. The chart with the new fees can be found by clicking here.

Call 651-962-6650 to schedule an appointment with an Immigration Advisor. The immigration fee for OPT (form I-765) is currently $175 and will increase to $180 on October 26. See the following website for information and forms to apply for OPT: http://www.stthomas.edu/oiss/forms/OPT.asp

   Deborah Knaust
   Director
   Office of International Student Services
   University of St. Thomas