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ISSS WEEKLY UPDATE FOR
July 15, 2008 to July 21, 2008
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
  1. CPT/OPT WORKSHOP - JULY 16
  2. URGENT FOR F-1'S ON OPT
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.

  1. SUMMER TRAVEL! (Update 5/27/2008)
  2. ISSS SUMMER SERVICES (Update 6/10/2008)
  3. F-1 STUDENTS DEPARTING PERMANENTLY OR ON A LONG-TERM BASIS! (Update 5/27/2008)
  4. F-1 OPT! (Update 5/27/2008)
  5. ISSS CROSS CULTURAL DISCUSSION GROUPS - FALL 2008 (Update 7/1/2008)

NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. CPT/OPT WORKSHOP - JULY 16

Find out everything you need to know about Curricular and Optional Practical Training. Obtain the forms you need, ask questions, and learn from your fellow students' questions as well. See more information .....

1 . URGENT FOR F-1'S ON OPT

Students on OPT must report employment to ISSS, or they may possibly be terminated by SEVIS and lose their F-1 visa status after 90 days of unemployment. Part-time, volunteer work, or self-employment are all able to be counted as employment, as long as the work is in the student's field of study. E-mail to isssopt@umn.edu with employment information before 90 days after your EAD start date. If the EAD start date is before April 8, report before July 8. More information about the new OPT regulations can be found at: www.isss.umn.edu

2. ISSS CROSS CULTURAL DISCUSSION GROUPS - FALL 2008

Applications are now available for ISSS fall 2008 cross-cultural discussion groups. The discussion groups provide an opportunity for both international and U.S. students to share experiences and personal thoughts in a relaxed and casual environment. Please apply by September 10th.

 


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