Announcements for the Week of August 26 to September 2 2011

Fall 2011 Off-Campus Employment Workshop Dates Announced Visit the form and sign up today, 9 workshop dates have been opened and the first workshop is Wednesday August 31st, each workshop is limited to the first 10 registered students. https://docs.google.com/a/uah.edu/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEJwOEpBZldhNVdsaXVwbUpPdDVhbEE6MQ   Reminder: Graduation Application Deadlines Graduation application deadlines are fast approaching. The deadline is September 1, 2011 for Fall 2011 Graduate students and October 3, 2011 for Spring 2012 Undergraduate students.  Late fees for those who do not pay online will be applied. InFocus Picnic Saturday The school year has started and InFocus has a kickoff picnic planned for Saturday August 27th at 12:00pm noon at the Shelby Center. There will be food, games, prizes, and more. Visit the InFocus website to learn more Non Driver ID/Official Identification Concerns The state of Alabama has passed new legislation requiring each person to have physical evidence showing they reside legally in the U.S.  As a result, The International Student Advisors recommend that each F-1/J-1 student carry the following documentation to maintain compliance with the law: When on campus: UAH student ID and AL State Non-Driver’s ID OR an valid AL Driver’s License When off campus:  UAH student ID and AL Non-Driver ID OR a valid AL Driver’s License Photocopies of I-20 or DS-2019, I-94 card, passport photo page, and student visa stamp (when applicable) We suggest that students keep all original documents: I-20, passport, and I-94 card in a safe place to avoid the risk of misplacing documents; We expect that having a UAH student ID, a valid ID issued by the state of AL and a photocopy of the above mentioned immigration documents will constitute reasonable evidence to demonstrate that a student legally resides in the United States for an authorized period of study. Please know that due to the recent passing of this law and the Federal government’s challenges of the constitutionality of the law there is still a lot of uncertainty regarding the enforcement of the law. If there are changes to this recommendation the ISSO Advisors will send additional guidance in our future weekly announcements. Obtaining an AL Non-Driver ID OR an AL Driver’s License To read the AL driver’s manual, know the cost of applying for AL ID cards and to learn more about the AL Department of Public Safety please visit  http://www.dps.state.al.us/Home/  Please visit the link on our website to see a summary of the processes that must be followed to apply for an AL State ID/AL Driver’s License  -Student with a Social Security Number (SSN)  1) Visit Charger Central UC 118 for an Enrollment Verification letter prior to visiting the AL Department of Public Safety to apply for an AL Non-Driver’s ID or an AL Driver’s License. 2) Take your Social Security Card, all original immigration documents, and an Enrollment Verification letter from Charger Central to apply for a state ID or an AL Driver’s License. (Enrollment Verification letter is only valid for 30 days after it is issued). -Students without a SSN   1) Visit the ISSO to submit a request for a SSA verification letter  2) Visit the Social Security Administration with the SSA verification letter (no later than 30 days after it has been issued by an ISSO Advisor), I-20, Passport, I-94 card, and Enrollment Verification from Charger Central (that was issued within 30 days). 3) After receiving the non-eligibility letter from the SSA bring the non-eligibility letter, immigration documents and Enrollment Verification Letter to the AL Department of Public Safety to apply for an AL state ID. Enrollment Verification Letter must have been issued less than 30 days prior for it to be considered valid by the AL Public Safety Office. For students who have an AL Non-Driver ID and later want to apply for an AL Driver’s License without a SSN  1) Take AL ID card, the SSA non-eligibility letter (a verbal statement from AL Public Safety indicates the SSA non-eligibility letter does not expire 30 days after issuance), with original immigration documents (Passport, I-20, I-94) and an a current Enrollment Verification letter from Charger Central to the AL Department of Public Safety to apply for an AL Driver’s License. *If students experience difficulty and are told something differently than what is included here please let an International Student Advisor know by email or visiting us during walk-in advising hours so we can be sure our students have accurate information.   Thank you, Marisa, Mona, and Reva International Student and Scholar Office