ISSO Newsletter: Summer 2006
The ISSO sends out a monthly web-based newsletter. As it contains the latest information about immigration and ISSO services, it is very important that you read it! We promise to try and keep it as short as possible. View the ISSO newsletter archive here.
Newsletter Contents:
- ISSO Summer Hours
- Immigration News and Reminders
Graduating in August? Discuss your plans with ISSO!
Visas After Graduation: H1B and more
Travel Reminders: Leaving the U.S. this Summer?
Planning on working OFF-campus this summer?
Check your Documents: Is anything expiring? - ISSO Program Update
Summer Trips & Other Programs
ISSO Walking Program - Summer ESL Opportunties
English for International Students and Scholars (EISS) Program Starts June 26th
- Upcoming Job Opportunities at the ISSO
(Fall) Student Coordinator for International Coffee Hour
- Be an Orientation Volunteer!
Graduate & Professional Student Orientation
- Have Immigration Questions?: Come to ISSO Office Hours
ISSO Summer Hours
While the ISSO will remain open all summer, our office hours have changed slightly. Since Friday, June 2nd, the ISSO has been closing one hour early on Fridays--at 3:30 rather than 4:30 P.M. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, August 14th. Please plan your visits to our office accordingly.
All of us at the ISSO hope you have a terrific summer!
Immigration News
Graduating in August? Discuss your Future Plans with ISSO!
If you are graduating from Cornell this August 2006, and you plan to stay in the U.S.
to either work or to pursue another degree, please come to the ISSO to discuss your
plans. In order to maintain your valid immigration status in the U.S., there are
specific procedures you will need to complete in order to do any of the following:
- to work while in F-1 status after you graduate
- to work while in J-1 student status after you graduate
- to go on to another degree at a Cornell
- to go on to another degree at a different school
Check with the ISSO advisor on duty about any of the above or any other plans you may have after you graduate.
Visas After Graduation: H1B and more If you are graduating now and will work in the U.S., and you are wondering about your future immigration status, please check these resources:
- ISSO web page on visas after graduation
- H-1B Fact sheet from Miller Mayer, LLP
- Permanent Residence through employment: information from Miller Mayer, LLP
Are you Leaving the U.S. this Summer?
Make sure you have the correct Re-Entry Documents!!!
If you will be leaving and re-entering the U.S., PLEASE be sure that you have all
the documents for re-entry as described on these web pages:
- Documents you need to have to re-enter the U.S.
- If you need to apply for a new visa stamp, please read this web page.
Planning to work OFF-campus this summer? F-1 Students: If you are planning to work OFF-campus this summer you MUST APPLY for work authorization through the ISSO. Read about F-1 work authorization here or come to one of our workshops on off-campus work authorization.
J-1 students: If you are planning to work OFF-campus this summer you MUST APPLY for work authorization through the ISSO. If your DS-2019 form was issued by Cornell, you may read about J-1 student off-campus work authorization, known as "Academic Training," and download an application from our J-1 Academic Training web pages. If your DS-2019 is not issued by Cornell University, you must contact your sponsor (whoever issued your DS-2019) to discuss whether or not Academic Training is allowed.
Check your Documents: Is anything expiring? Please take a moment to check your documents. If your I-20 or DS-2019 is about to expire and you know you will need more time to complete your academic, please come to the ISSO to complete an F-1 Program Extension or a J-1 Student Program Extension. It is very important that you do so before your current documents expire!! If your I-20 or DS-2019 is due to expire in May 2005 and you intend to remain at Cornell next semester, you should do an extension NOW. If you fail to complete an extension, you will be out of legal immigration status.
If it also very important that you keep your passport current. If it will expire in the near future, make plans to extend or renew it. If you aren’t making a trip home soon, contact your country’s consulate here in the United States for instructions on extending your passport.
ISSO Program Updates
A note about trips: Dates and times are subject to change. Prices and other details will be announced via e-mail on the ISSO-NEWS-L and International-L e-lists. Unless otherwise indicated, trip sign ups will take place on the date specified at 9:00 A.M. at the ISSO (B-50 Caldwell).
Saturday, June 24th (tentative): Treman Hike and Cayuga Boat Tour
Sign-ups will start on Thursday, June 15th
Monday, July 3rd - Wednesday, July 5th: Trip to Boston, MA
Sign-ups will start on Monday, June 12th
Saturday, July 29th: Day trip to Niagara Falls, NY
Sign-ups will start Monday, July 10th
Monday, August 14th - Thursday, August 17th
PREPARE: Pre-orientation Program for Incoming International Undergrads
Sunday, August 20th
Graduate & Professional Student Orientation
Thursday, August 24th
First International Coffee Hour of the semester
3:30-5:30 P.M., Big Red Barn (free refreshments, open to all!)
The ISSO Walking Program normally takes place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12:00-12:30 P.M. (meet at B-50 Caldwell Hall-ISSO). We are open to route suggestions, as long as it fits within the ½ hour time slot. All participants receive a FREE GIFT! In the case of poor weather, we meet at ISSO, walk to Barton Hall and use the indoor track. CHILDREN OF ALL AGES ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Paula Senno at 255-5243 or pr37@cornell.edu.
English for International Students and Scholars (EISS) Program Starts June 26th
Cornell's Summer Sessions will offer the English for International Students and Scholars (EISS) Program from June 26-August 4, 2006.
The Summer EISS provides full-time English instruction and cultural orientation to students and scholars.
Classes are between 9:00 a.m.-1:00 P.M. Mondays through Fridays. Program instructors also offer optional afternoon classes on topics such as TOEFL preparation, pronunciation, and academic presentations. Students are invited to participate in many late afternoon or evening cultural events with program volunteers and the Cornell community.
or more information and to register, please visit the program web site at http://www.sce.cornell.edu/exec/eiss/summer/index.php
For questions about academic courses contact:
Mary K. Redmond, Director
423A Morrill Hall
e-mail: mkr4@cornell.edu
telephone: 607 254-6502
For questions about administrative issues contact:
Mary Adie
Special Programs
B20 Day Hall
e-mail: mea36@cornell.edu
telephone: 607 255-7259
Upcoming Job Opportunities at the ISSO
Are you looking for a summer job? Interested in working at the ISSO next fall? Check out our current student job openings!
(Fall) Student Coordinator for International Coffee Hour
Position: Student Coordinator for International Coffee Hour (university title: Student Community
Service Assistant III)
Hourly wage: $8.25
Description: Student Coordinators will be expected to work each Thursday while classes are in
session, from 2:45-5:45 P.M. at the Big Red Barn. The first Coffee Hour of the semester will be on
Thursday, August 24, 2006. Job duties include moving tables and setting up for the event, preparing and
serving food, interacting with attendees and generally acting as a "host" for the event, and
cleaning up after the event is over.
If you are interested in the position, please send a resume and cover letter outlining your interests and relevant experience to Mariah Sawyer at mjs51@cornell.edu.
Volunteer to help at Orientation!
Graduate & Professional Student Orientation
We are looking for energetic volunteers (U.S. and International students) to help at this year's Graduate & Professional Student Orientation program, to be held on Sunday, August 20th. Volunteer duties including setting up prior to the event, acting as a stage assistant and leading small group "break-out" discussions. If you are interested in helping incoming Grads, making new friends, and having some fun, please e-mail Mariah Sawyer.
Have Immigration Questions?
Come to ISSO Office Hours
ISSO Advising Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9-12:00; 1:00-4:30
Wednesday 1:00-4:30
Remember! We will be closing at 3:30 P.M. on Fridays, from June 2nd-August 14th!
Advisors are available on a walk-in basis except from 12-1 P.M. daily, or by appointment. You may stop by to see us during office hours, check out our website, email us at isso@cornell.edu, or call us at 255-5243.