The I-901 SEVIS fee (required to be paid prior to being issued an F, J or M visa based on INITIAL attendance) will increase on October 27, 2008. F-1 students, with an initial attendance I-20, in order to be prepared for the visa interview will now be required to pay $200 (previously $100) and J-1 Exchange visitors will pay $180 (previously $100).
** Again, the SEVIS fee is only assessed to visitors who are applying for an F, J or M visa or a change of status to F, M or J to begin a period of study or exchange in the U.S. The SEVIS fee is not required to be paid by current students and exchange visitors applying for a visa renewal. If you have questions because you believe this fee increase will affect you, please email an advisor or come to walk-in advising hours.
OFF-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOP SCHEDULE- If you are interested in off campus employment of any kind you should plan to attend one of the scheduled employment workshops. There are only two workshops remaining in October (more workshops are scheduled for December and spring 2009). We will discuss OPT and CPT (internships and Co-Op). Email Amanda.owens
All workshops will be held in University Center 131.
October 03- 3:00-4:00
October 08- 10:00-11:00
FALL OPT PRIORITY DATE IS OCTOBER 1, 2008
UNDERGRADUATE GRADUATION APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR MAY GRADUATION
October 1st is the application deadline for Spring semester Bachelor's Degree candidates
GRAD FINALE-
Fall Grad Finale is a special event where Fall 2008 graduates can make all necessary arrangements for graduation at one time and in one place. The International Student Advisors will be available to answer questions regarding inviting a visitor to attend graduation, OPT issues, and other related matters.
Dates: Tuesday, September 30th from 4:00pm - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday October 1st from 11:00 am - 2:00 p.m.
Location: University Center Exhibit Hall
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AND SCHOLAR WEBSITE- We hope that this website will be a tool for you. By visiting our website you will be able to download our office forms, obtain information, print off handouts, keep up with weekly announcements by visiting our Blog and much more!!
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