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! Important Announcements !
- Leaving the United States Permanently or Transferring Out to another school . Please read the article below.
- Are You Male, from the Republic of Korea, and Planning to Enter Military Service?
Many male students who are from the Republic of Korea make plans to enter the military service for their required obligation some time during their years at SU. If you are entering the Korean military service this summer or fall, and will not be taking classes while you are on military leave, please see an international advisor at the Slutzker Center.
- Travelling This Summer? Have Your Documents!
If you are travelling within the U.S., you must still carry with you your passport, I-94 card, and original I-20/DS-2019. The U.S. Border Patrol often inspects documents at train stations, bus stations, and airports. If you do not have your original documents, you could be fined $100, or detained until your status can be verified.
- If you are travelling outside the U.S., you must make sure you have a valid visa stamp to re-enter the U.S., as well as an unexpired passport valid for at least 6 months into the future, and a blue travel signature from SCIS on your I-20/DS-2019 within the last 1 year (or if you are on OPT, the last 6 months). If you are on OPT, you must also have a valid EAD card and job offer letter to re-enter the United States.
- Forgot to file your taxes? Need to file Form 8843?
All international students (and their dependents) must file a tax form with the IRS, if they were present in the U.S. during the year 2008. If you did not earn income in the year 2008, then all you need to do is file Form 8843 by June 15th. See the SCIS Website for all the information:
http://international.syr.edu/Tax_Information.htm
- Are You Applying for OPT This Summer?
Please keep in mind that it could take up to 3 months to process an OPT application and receive your EAD card. You cannot work until you have your EAD card, so make sure you think about applying for OPT as early as possible. Otherwise you may not be able to begin work as planned. Also, if you are uncertain about your ability to graduate or your desire for OPT, please keep in mind that you can apply for OPT up until 60 days after your I-20 ends. Just don’t wait until day 58 though!
- Curricular Practical Training Seminar (CPT) – Wednesday @ 3:00pm
Optional Practical Training Seminar (OPT) – Wednesday @ 3:45pm
- Students who are planning to do an Internship this summer should apply for Curricular Practical Training ( CPT ) .
- If you would like to request Practical Training authorization after your May graduation please attend an OPT seminar. Also, you can find all the necessary OPT information and the application process here.
- Address Change?
You must always provide a current physical address to the SCIS in order to keep your SEVIS registration current and to maintain your lawful status. You have 10 days to inform the SCIS of any changes or you are in violation of your status. http://international.syr.edu/address_update
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U.S. Immigration Requirements If You Are Leaving
Syracuse University Permanently.
SCIS advisers are often asked what the immigration requirements are if a student will no longer be continuing at SU, either because the student is returning to his/her home country, or is beginning Practical Training or Academic Training, or because the student is going to begin study at a new school.
Regardless of your plans, retain your old I-20s (or DS-2019s)! These forms represent your immigration history in the United States and should be kept in a safe place as you would keep any important document.
The immigration regulatory process for transferring your F-1 status from Syracuuse University to a new school in the United States requires you to complete a Tansfer Out Form with the SCIS so that your federal SEVIS record can be transferred to your new school. The Transfer Out Form and more detailed information may be found on our website:
http://international.syr.edu/transfer_out.htm
Also, follow your new school's instructions for obtaining your I-20, and for reporting to that school in a timely fashion.
Students who will be ending their studies this May but have no plans to apply for practical training (F-1), academic training (J-1) or continue at a new school or in a new field or level of study (i.e. Master's, J.D., Ph.D), or seek a change of non-immigrant status must depart the United States within 60 days of their academic program end date if they are in F-1 status (see item #5 on your current I-20), or within 30 days if they are in J-1 status.
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Latest Information on H-1B Visa Processing
The most recent H-1B updates were published on Monday April 27th. It can be found at: http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/h-1b-capcount-april-27-09.pdf
USCIS has received approximately 45,000 H-1B petitions counting toward the Congressionally-mandated 65,000 cap. The agency continues to accept petitions subject to the general cap.
Additionally, the agency has received approximately 20,000 petitions for aliens with advanced degrees; however, we continue to accept advanced degree petitions since experience has shown that not all petitions received are approvable. Congress mandated that the first 20,000 of these types of petitions are exempt from any fiscal year cap on available H-1B visas.
USCIS will provide regular updates on the processing of FY2010 H-1B petitions. The updates can be found on the USCIS’ Web site at www.uscis.gov/h-1b_count
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Planning to Travel Outside the United States With a Child?
If you have a child (or children) with you in the United States, and plan to travel abroad with them this Summer, we recommend that you read an important article about traveling with children. The article specifically addresses issues when only one parent is traveling with the children. Please visit: http://isss.binghamton.edu/travel/parntchild.html
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Turkish Cultural Center Syracuse will participate the Taste of Syracuse Festival
Taste of Syracuse
When: Friday and Saturday, June 5 and 6
Time: 11.00 a.m. - 11.00 p.m.
Place: Downtown, Syracuse
Their booth will be on West Water Street, between S. Franklin and S. Clinton Street. It will
be on the north side of the Federal Building. They will be selling famous Turkish foods: Doner, Baklava and Borek. There will be also artifacts for sale.
Sufi Music Concert and Whirling Dervish at Taste of Syracuse
When: Saturday, June 6
Time: 7.00 p.m.
Place: Clinton Square, Downtown
Free Admission
TCC Syracuse will host Fire of Love Sufi music group from Rochester, NY. The group will have a concert at 7:00 p.m. at the stage in Clinton Square, Downtown, Syracuse. The group includes a whirling dervish who will be also performing during the concert.
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Special Event Tonight:
"GRUPO CALLE UNO"- LIVE!!!
www.grupocalleuno.com
Join us at the Ukrainian National Home, with a HUGE Ballybay sized hardwood floor, for an amazing night of music and dance!! This event is a special fundraiser for the Spanish Action Leagues "Latino Theater and Dance Youth Troupe" and they will perform at 11:30pm
DETAILS:
Event: Havana Nights at the Ukrainian National Home w Grupo Calle Uno - LIVE!
Date: Tonight, June 5th
Time: 9:30pm-2am
Admission: $10 ($8 for students & military w valid ID)
Location, Ukrainian National Home, 1317 W Fayette St Syracuse
Schedule:
* DJ la Maquina opens & closes the evening with his HOTTEST Latin pics!
* 10:30pm - 1:30am: Grupo Calle Uno plays THREE full sets packed with HOT Salsa!
* 11:30pm: performance by "La Joven" Dance Troupe
17+event ... Dress to impress, collars and heels!
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Summer Bus Schedule Begins Monday
Syracuse University shuttle service will begin operating on a summer schedule starting Monday, May 11. The Quad Shuttle will run at morning and afternoon peak times over the summer, and the Manley service will now extend to the Skytop Office Building. Bus schedules have been posted at all shelter locations. Schedules may also be printed from the Parking and Transit Services website at http://parking.syr.edu.
Regular service resumes when classes start in the fall.
QUESTIONS? Contact:
Parking and Transit Services
621 Skytop Road
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Academy of Television Arts & Science sponsoring a script writing competition for international novice writers!
Each year, The Foundation of The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences administers the Sir Peter Ustinov Television Scriptwriting Award. The competition is designed to motivate non-American novice writers under the age of 30, and to offer them the recognition and encouragement that might lead to a successful career in television scriptwriting. Entrants are asked to create a completed half-hour to one-hour (commercial length) English-language television drama script for a family audience. The deadline for submissions is July 15, 2009, and the winner will be flown to New York City to be presented with an Award and a US$2,500 prize at the International Emmy® World Television Festival on November 21, 2009. For more information please check the following Link:
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