Office of International Student Services Newsletter
Week of October 25th 2005

 Volume III, Number 8
In This Issue

· Green Card (diversity visa) lottery
· Please keep all your immigration documents!

Important Information

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

Upcoming Activities

· Oct 26 - Ramadan Meal and Discussion on Muslim Women in U.S. Politics
· Oct 27 - International Student Pizza & Resume Event
· Oct 27 - Roundtable #1 on Conflicts in Africa
· Oct 28 - Halloween Dance

Interesting Articles

· Commuter Center Events
· Daylight Saving Time ends on Oct. 30
· Life/Work Center Newsletter
October 2005
· Midterm grade deadline is Monday, Oct 31
· Nominations accepted until Nov 18 for 2006 Tommie Award

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
Green Card (diversity visa) lottery

One of the ways people can apply for lawful permanent residence ("green card") status in the United States is through the Diversity Lottery. This method does not require any family relationship to a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, or any permanent offer of employment. Detailed information and instructions for the 2007 Diversity Lottery are available by clicking here.

Please be aware that other non-official web sites exist, and may present misleading, false information. Please be sure to use the official web site.


 Please keep all your immigration documents!

This is a reminder for you to keep ALL immigration documents that have been issued for you (e.g., I-20s, DS-2019s, passports) throughout your time in the U.S., even after you extend or change your status, or if you leave the U.S. You should keep all of your documents even if you currently have no intention of returning to the U.S. after the completion of your program. If you decide in the future to apply for a U.S. benefit, such as permanent residence (green card), you would be required to provide the U.S. immigration with all your immigration documentation records. OISS is not required and not able to keep copies of documents indefinitely.  It is your responsibility to keep your own records.