Important Changes to OPT effective April 8, 2008
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published the new interim final rule on the the extension of Optional Practical Training on April 8, 2008. This interim final rule changes several key aspects of Optional Practical Training (OPT) and becomes effective on April 8, 2008. For the complete rule go to http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-7427.pdf
Check this website and ISSS Offices for further information. Information sessions regarding this new rule will be scheduled soon.
Alpha Zeta Chapter of Phi Beta Delta international honor society, recently inducted five new members.
On Wednesday, February 13, the following students were inducted: Courtney Andrea Dill,
Fanny Morera-Matas,
Clarissa Echeverria,
Clara Janaina Area
and Patricia Azuaje. Dr. Kantesh Balani, former Zeta Alpha president delivered the keynote address after the inductees were welcomed by Ted Randall, advisor. Patricia Fievre, student president , provided a history of Phi Beta Delta symbols and colors while Dr. Ana Sippin described the goals of the organization.
For more information on Phi Beta Delta click here.
Passports Required for U.S., Canadian, Mexican, and Bermudan Air Travelers Starting January 27, 2007
The U.S. Department of State and the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection published a final rule to implement Phase One of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI). The rule, effective January 23, 2007, will require valid passports of all U.S. citizens as well as all nonimmigrant aliens with citizenship in Canada, Bermuda, and Mexico, departing from or entering the United States from within the Western Hemisphere at air ports-of-entry. A separate, future rulemaking will address land and sea travelers.
Important Information: FEMA Assistance
After Hurricane Wilma, some international students, may have received
assistance from FEMA and or the Red Cross. Please note that contrary to
what FEMA workers may have said, international students are not eligible
for FEMA asistance. International students who received funds from FEMA
should return the funds as it could raise issues of public charge or
fraud in future contacts with immigration. Assistance from the Red
Cross is acceptable.
If you have cashed the check, you should send a personal check or money
order in the total amount received to:
FEMA LOCKBOX - (Bank Processing Center)
BANK OF AMERICA
PO BOX 198355
ATLANTA GEORGIA 30384-8355
If you have not cashed the check, Send it to:
Department of Treasury
P.O. Box 149058
Austin, TX 78741-9058
ISSS
Travel Advisory Presentation
Don't forget to check out the ISSS TRAVEL ADVISORY before
heading out on your holiday trip!
Club helps international students adjust to new life
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