Office of International Student Services Newsletter
Week of October 30, 2007

 Volume V, Number 9
In This Issue

· Start applying for OPT if you are graduating in Dec. 2008?
· Workshop: Employment Issues & H-1 Visa

Important Information

· Electronic Diversity Visa Lottery
· Interested in carrying your flag for December graduation?
· Register with your home embassy
· Daylight Saving Time - Nov. 4
 

Upcoming Activities

· Oct. 30 - CultureLink Tea
 · Oct 30 - Midterm Check-up!
· Oct. 31 - Halloween
 · Oct. 31 - Trick-or-Treat for Canned Goods
· Nov 2 - Winter Fashion and Talent Show
· Nov 3 - Albertville Shopping Trip
· Nov. 5 - African Popular Cinema
· Nov. 8 - Globally Minded Student Association Meeting

Interesting Articles

· Crime Prevention Techniques
· French Film Festival
· Video Contest for Indian and Chinese Students

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
Start applying for OPT if you are graduating in December 2007

You must apply for OPT (Optional Practical Training) by December 14 if you are completing a degree in December 2007 and you want to partake in OPT.

You can find downloadable forms and information about OPT online at OPT Forms on our website.  Contact OISS to meet with an Immigration Advisor if you have questions about your situation.  Tel: 651-962-6650.

 


Employment Issues and H-1 Visa Workshop
 

November 7, 2007
3:30pm to 5:00pm
MHC Room 155 (St. Paul Campus)

 
A local Immigration Attorney will present employment immigration information (H-1, Permanent Resident status, etc). If you have specific questions, please send them to OISS@stthomas.edu by November 2, 2007 so that we can give them to the Immigration Attorney and your specific questions can be researched beforehand and addressed during the session.