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IMMIGRATION UPDATE
WHITE
HOUSE OFFICIAL DISCUSSES FOREIGN STUDENT/SCHOLAR VISAS
On April 10, John Marburger, director of the White House's
Office of Science and Technology Policy, spoke before the
28th annual American Association for the Advancement of Science
Colloquium on Science and Technology Policy about the current
visa processing situation as it relates to the ability of
foreign technical personnel, including students and scientists,
to visit the United States for meetings, research collaborations,
or educational pursuits. To view his remarks, access: http://www.nafsa.org/content/publicpolicy/NAFSAontheIssues/AAASjhm041003.htm.
OPTIONAL
PRACTICAL TRAINING
If you are graduating this quarter or next, and you would
like to apply for Optional Practical Training, please contact
Natan in the Office of Intl Student Services via email to
schedule an appointment. OPT applications are currently taking
about six (6) months to process, so don't wait! Click
here to schedule an appointment with Natan.
GRADUATION
PLANS
Graduating in June? If so, please remember that you
have 60 days from June 13, 2003 to either a) go home, b) request
a new I-20 for a new program at LSU, or c) get a new I-20
from a different institution if you are planning on transferring
out.
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OTHER
STUFF
INCOME
TAXES ARE DUE APRIL 15!
Income taxes were due April 15. If you have not filed your
taxes, you should contact an accountant to see what you can
do. Maybe you can file an extension or still file with a penalty
fee. Whatever your case may be, make sure you take care of
this soon! :)
INSURANCE
CARDS
Your insurance cards are here. Please stop by our office to
pick up your card. You never know when you'll need to go to
the hospital or emergency room!
REPORT
FOCUSES ON POST-SEPTEMBER 11 SECURITY, INTL. EDUCATION
"The Chronicle of Higher Education" published a
special report, "Closing the Gates," in its April
11 issue. The report takes an in-depth look at the impact
of homeland security issues on U.S. higher education since
September 11, 2001. NAFSA and its members feature prominently
in the report, which includes articles about visa delays,
special registration, civil liberties, FBI surveillance, international
student advising, and more. For info about "The Chronicle,"
access the Web at: http://chronicle.com.
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LINKS www.uga.edu/gaie/intllinks.htm
This is a very
useful site if you're an international student. Check it out!
<<
Go to the Web site>>
www.reuters.com
Reuters is a great place
to find last-minute news information. You might have to log-in,
but it's worth the trouble and it's almost pop-ups
free!
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Go to the Web site>>
virtual
religion index
Learning about
other cultures and religions is a fascinating thing to do.
If you would like to learn about other religions, their activities,
believes, etc. you must visit this site!
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Go to the Web site>>
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Easter
April 20. Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt in the Campus Mall.
8:00am.
Spirit
Week April 21 - 25.
Monday
Mania : April.
21. Inner tube water polo in the Gym's pool. 8pm.
Leadership
Camp : April
25 - 27. Call OSA (x2383) for more information.
LSU
Guide to Insurance: April 28. Commons, 5pm.
Club
Challenge III: April 30. Sand and Water Volleyball,
Gym. 5pm.
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LAST MINUTE ISSUES
No
last minute issues this time! :)
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