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Indoor rock climbing this Saturday--Sign-up with Recreation Services today! |
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OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING PAYMENT GUIDELINES
The fee for submitting an I-765 application for Optional Practical Training employment authorization for a qualified F-1 academic student is currently $180. U.S. Immigration has proposed to increase this fee to $340, which could become effective as early as April 2007. At this time, we do not know if or when this increase will occur. The Slutzker Center will announce when this increase goes into effect, if at all, as soon as we are made aware of the date. Currently, checks or money orders should be made payable to "Department of Homeland Security" for the amount of $180.
U.S. Immigration instructions regarding payment of the fee are as follows: "If a fee is required, it will not be refunded. Pay in the exact amount. Checks and money orders must be payable in U.S. currency. Make check or money order payable to the 'Department of Homeland Security'."
Recently, students have reported that Immigration has returned applications due to alterations or improper dollar amounts on personal checks. For example, if your personal check has a former address and you cross it out and write your current address you must sign/initial the change. Please also take care when writing the exact dollar amount on your check. If you have concerns about using your personal check, money orders are a good alternative since you are able to write your correct address on the moeny order.
If your application is returned to you, please carefully read the reasons provided by Immigration and follow their instructions for resubmittal. Return of your application will likely increase the time it takes to receive your work authorization since processing time would run from the date of your resubmittal.
FINAL NOTE -- Immigration will accept OPT applications up to 120 days prior to your program completion date or employment start date; applications should not be submitted prior to the 120 day mark as they will likely be returned to you.
MAYFEST AFTER DARK/INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL: APRIL 24TH; APPLICATIONS DUE APRIL 5TH
Information about this year's MayFest After Dark/International Festival is now available! Pictures from last year’s festivities and performances can be viewed on the Slutzker Center Website Photo Gallery!
Plans for MayFest After Dark/ International Festival are set! Performances will take place in Grant Auditorium, in the Law School on April 24, 2007. We are currently looking for our master of ceremonies and performance stars! Information about MayFest After Dark/ International Festival and applications for positions can be accessed on the Slutzker Center website (http://international.syr.edu/mayfest.htm) · Master of Ceremonies Application The deadline for master of ceremonies and performance applications is April 5, 2007! We hope that you will be able to share your talents with the campus and look forward to hearing from you! |
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| CAMPUS EVENTS FOR THE UPCOMING WEEK
ACADEMIC SUCCESS WORKSHOP: RESUME AND COVER LETTER, AMERICAN-STYLE- MARCH 30TH
Your Resume and Cover Letter, American-Style: Tips to Help You Market Your Skills to Employers Please join us—useful information, pizza, and refreshments will be provided For More Information: INDOOR ROCK CLIMBING: APRIL 1ST
Join Recreation Services as we go Indoor Rock Climbing at RockVentures, the largest indoor climbing and teambuilding facility in the Northeast. Join us for 4 hours of exclusive climbing (we shut the place down and have the whole facility to ourselves). This trip will satisfy the beginner and expert climber, as over 40 climbing routes range from easy to expert. All equipment and instruction is included, as well as roundtrip motor coach transportation from SU's College Place. $10.00 for SU Undergraduate Students To sign-up, please come into: INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS: APRIL 3RD
Traveling abroad…or are you a foreign national who wants to share your culture? Reflecting on your semester abroad or international travels? Want to practice your language skills? Is there something you would like to do with a diverse group of students? International Connections Socializing and Brainstorming Session WHAT EVERY GRADUATE STUDENT SHOULD KNOW ABOUT JOBS OUTSIDE ACADEMIA: APRIL 11TH
The academic job market is fickle and slow. Why not keep your options open by exploring careers outside academia? Learn how to avoid the job-hunting mistakes that grad students most frequently make. Dr. Basalla, who holds a Ph.D. from Princeton University, will offer real-life examples and practical step-by-step advice for masters and Ph.D. students seeking fulfilling work outside of academia.
Date: Wednesday, April 11th Sponsors: Maxwell Career and Alumni Services, College of Law Career Services, and Center for Career Services | |
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A message from Off-Campus Student Services—
How to HOST a great party:
How to be a great GUEST:
SLUTZKER CENTER RECYCLING: NEW RECEPTACLES FOR GENERAL USE In an effort to support sustainability and raise consciousness, the Slutzker Center is taking steps to reduce our environmental impact. In addition to creating more environmental-friendly office practices, a new recycling receptacle for general use is now located near our bathroom corridor. Help us promote environmental sustainability by reducing consumption, reusing products, and recycling.TIPS TO REDUCE YOUR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT The average American generates about 15,000 pounds of carbon dioxide every year from personal transportation, home energy use and from the energy used to produce all of the products and services we consume. Calculate your personal impact to see how much CO2 you produce each year. Simple steps to reduce your impact on the environment:
Adapted from http://www.climatecrisis.net/
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