ISSS WEEKLY UPDATE FOR
MARCH 8, 2005 TO MARCH 14, 2005
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- ISSS CLOSED ON MARCH 22
- CAREER WORKSHOP: H-1 B1 VISA INFORMATION SESSION -- TUESDAY, MARCH 8
- F-1 CURRICULAR/OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING WORKSHOP: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9
- LOOKING FOR NEW SCHOLARLY OR SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES?
REPEATED ANNOUNCEMENTS:
These are announcements from previous ISSS Weekly Updates. They
are current and relevant to this week. To read the full text of
each repeated announcement, please refer to the dates indicated
below on the ISSS Weekly Update web page.
-
TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR F-1s ON POST-COMPLETION OPT ONLY (2/15/2005)
- CAREER SERVICES AT ISSS (2/1/2005)
- REGISTER NOW: CROSS-CULTURAL LEADERSHIP RETREAT (2/1/2005)
- NEW F&J WALK-IN SCHEDULE FOR SPRING 2005!! (1/25/2005)
- ATTENTION: RULES CHANGED FOR F-1 STUDENTS APPLYING FOR SOCIAL SECURITY CARD/NUMBER (1/4/2005)
- MORE H-1B VISAS AVAILABLE – BUT EXPENSES INCREASE (12/14/2004)
- TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR SPECIAL REGISTRATION STUDENTS (12/6/2004)
- REGISTRATION GUIDELINES FOR F-1 STUDENTS (11/23/2004)
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. ISSS CLOSED ON MARCH 22
On Tuesday, March 22, ISSS will be closed to the public all day. Significant construction will occur in central parts of the office. On other days, before and after March 22, all services will take place as usual. Please plan your visits to ISSS accordingly.
2. CAREER WORKSHOP:H-1 B1 VISA INFORMATION SESSION -- TUESDAY, MARCH 8
Learn about H-1 B visas. An overview will be given of the eligibility requirements, application process, and timeline needed. The recent changes in H-1 B1 visas and the possible considerations related to the changes will be discussed.
Tuesday, March 8
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
370 Anderson Hall, West Bank
Note: The next Career Workshop will also be about H-1 B1 Visas. The Spring 2005 Career Workshop schedule is every Tuesday afternoon from February 8 to March 8 in Anderson Hall Room 370, and April 20 and May 5 in Heller Hall Room 110. Topics include resume-writing, interviewing, visa options, etc. Detailed information is available on the ISSS Career Services web page.
3. F-1 CURRICULAR/OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING WORKSHOP: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9
Attend one of these workshops to find out everything you need to know about Curricular and Optional Practical Training! Obtain the forms that you need, ask questions, and learn from your fellow students' questions as well. This workshop is from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Heller Hall, room 110. CPT information begins at 1:30 p.m. and OPT at 2:30 p.m. Please see the ISSS Career Series web site for the Spring 2005 schedule and workshops details.
4. LOOKING FOR NEW SCHOLARLY OR SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES?
Are you looking for great academic opportunities for your research or your resume? Do you need a break from studying/work, and want to do something simply for fun? Are you interested in meeting people or exploring new cultures? You’ll find numerous possibilities on the ISSS web site, from scholarly to cross-cultural to just plain interesting! New events are added throughout the week.
Also, be sure to check the U of M Events Calendar for a variety of great activities!
University and ISSS Events Calendars
Visit the ISSS Event Calendar and University Events
Calendar regularly for programs, films, concerts, and celebrations
of special interest to you! Many events are free or affordable to
University Community members and the public.
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