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    • ISSO Newsletter: Summer 2007

    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:

    1. ISSO Summer Hours
    2. Immigration News and Reminders
      Travel Reminders: Leaving the U.S. this Summer?
      Graduating in August?: Discuss your Future Plans with ISSO!
      What can I do if I can't get an H1B?
      Check your Documents: Is anything expiring?
    3. ISSO Summer Program Schedule
    4. ISSO Job Opportunity (August 13 only)
    5. Grad Students: Volunteer for International Grad Orientation!
    6. Attention International Student Organization Leaders!
    7. Let's Talk: CAPS off-site counseling at ISSO (no summer hours)
    8. Have Immigration Questions?: Come to ISSO Office Hours


    ISSO Summer Hours

    While the ISSO will remain open all summer, our office hours will change slightly. Beginning Friday, June 8th, the ISSO will close one hour early on Fridays--at 3:30 rather than 4:30 P.M. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, August 6th. Please plan your visits to our office accordingly.

    All of us at the ISSO hope you have a terrific summer!



    Immigration News and Reminders


    Travel Reminders: 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:


    Graduating in August?: Discuss your Future Plans with ISSO!
    If you are graduating from Cornell this August 2007, 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:

    Check with the ISSO advisor on duty about any of the above or any other plans you may have after you graduate.


    What can I do if I have graduated and can't get an H1B after my F-1 OPT?
    Unfortunately, the news is true that the quota for H1B visas for NON-academic institutions was reached on the first day of filing this year -- April 2nd! Click here for further information.


    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 Summer Program Schedule

    A note about trips: Dates and times are subject to change. Prices and other details will be announced via e-mail on the iPrograms-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).

    July
    13th-15th (Friday-Sunday)
    ISSO trip to Boston, Massachusetts
    Call the ISSO receptionist at 255-5243 to be added to the waiting list!

    28th (Saturday)
    Trip to Niagara Falls, New York
    Sign-ups start at 9:00 AM on Monday, July 16th.


    August
    13th-16th (Monday-Thursday)
    PREPARE International Undergraduate Orientation Program

    18th (Saturday)
    International Graduate and Professional Student Orientation


    Note: There will be no weekly International Coffee Hour during the summer. International Coffee Hour will resume when classes do, on Thursday, August 23, 2007.



    ISSO Job Opportunity (August 13th only)


    The ISSO is looking for several graduate students who have a good driving record, to work on August 13 th to pick up and assist incoming international students participating in PREPARE pre-orientation program.

    General Goals: The central responsibility of the Van Drivers for the PREPARE international pre-orientation program is to pick up, drop off, and move new international students to ensure that the new student arrival and room check-in program runs smoothly and effectively. The Van Drivers work closely with the Student Coordinator to plan the first day of PREPARE.

      Qualifications:
    • Safe driver holding a valid New York State drivers license
    • Status as a student with significant overseas or cross-cultural experience.
    • Strong communication skills and good command of the English language.
    • Openness, motivation, and a desire to help others.
    • Experience as a PREPARE driver or driver of large groups preferred.

    Application Procedure: Please request complete job description and submit an email indicating your interests and qualifications related to the Van Driver position by Friday, July 13, 2007 to Adriana Rovers, apr6@cornell.edu.



    Grad Students: Volunteer for International Grad Orientation!


    International Graduate and Professional Student Orientation will be held on Saturday, August 18th, 2007 from 3-7:00 PM in Statler Hall. Graduate student volunteers are needed to help set up for the event, welcome new students, and generally be on hand to answer questions and share your experiences as a continuing student. If you are interested in helping out with this event or with the Graduate School’s ongoing orientation activities, please send your name and e-mail address to Mariah Sawyer at mjs51@cornell.edu. There will be a volunteer information meeting in mid-August. More details will be provided during the summer.



    Attention International Student Organization Leaders!


    There will be an International Student Organization Fair held in conjunction with the International Graduate and Professional Student Orientation. This event will showcase the variety of International Student Organizations available on campus. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 18th from 5:30-7:00 PM in the Park Atrium of Statler Hall’s Beck Center. Welcome new graduate students and recruit new members! If your organization is interested in participating, send summer contact information (name and e-mail) to Mariah Sawyer at mjs51@cornell.edu.



    Let's Talk: CAPS off-site counseling at ISSO (no summer hours)


    We are sorry to announce that there will be no summer hours for this program. Check back in the fall!

    For more information about Counselling and Psychological Services and a schedule of available times for off-site, walk-in consultations visit: http://www.gannett.cornell.edu/CAPS/offsiteSupport.html.



    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 8th-August 3rd! Regular hours will resume on Monday, August 6th.

    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.