Foreign Exchange
the e-newsletter for international students at La Sierra University              Vol. 11 Issue 5 - March 2007

Word from the OISS Office

The OISS will have limited services between March 21 - April 2. OPT/CPT applications, I-20 Extensions, and change of programs will not be processed during this time. If you are finishing your classes this quarter and want to apply for OPT, PLEASE make sure to come to our office by Tuesday, March 20 at 4:30pm. Registration holds extensions and other office services will available during normal business hours.

Immigration Update

New Direct Filing Rules for Forms I-129 and I-539

Beginning April 2, 2007, Forms I-129 and I-539 must be filed according to new bi-specialization filing rules for those forms.

Form I-129 is the petition used for many nonimmigrant worker categories, such as H-1B and O-1. Form I-539 is used for changes and extensions of nonimmigrant status, and for F-1 and M-1 reinstatement. Read more.

Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates Endorses Immigration Reform

In Senate testimony on maintaining U.S. competitiveness, Microsoft’s Bill Gates advocates for immigration reform that eliminates the nonimmigrant intent requirement for international students, increases availability of H-1B visas, and expedites green card status for highly skilled workers. Gates’ remarks on immigration reform are on p. 9 of his testimony. Read more.

 

Campus Update

TAX Returns Due April 15!

Remember that you must file for taxes by April 15 if you worked during 2006. To read instructions on how to file your taxes, click here.

Student Wide Emails

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 Hot Topics

SALSU To Go

Thursday night at 6pm right next to the SALSU brickyard. Come for free food and fun! Food is on a first-come, first-served basis.

LSU Teacher's Career Fair
Attention Education Majors!!!! This Wednesday, March 14, we will be having our Teacher's Career Fair from 4pm - 7pm at the UCR Extension Center. Currently, we have over 57 school districts attending! Bring a resume and you might walk out with a job! Parking will be $4. Directions from LSU: Take the 91 East. Exit University Ave. and go right for 1 1/2 miles. You will see the UCR Extension Center on your right across the street from the University Village and before the 60 freeway.

 Upcoming Events

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The La Sierra Zonelive
web page.

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