November 16, 2009
Announcement: Next week walk-in hours will only be held on
Monday, November 23 and Tuesday, November 24. The OISS will close at 4:00 p.m.
on Wednesday, November 25 and remain closed until 9:00 a.m. Monday, November 30
due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Table of Contents
Programs and Services: International Education Week,
Photography Exhibit, Realities of Finding Work in the
Immigration Matters: OPT/AT Application Deadline, Travel
Reminder, Tax Season Preparation, Registration Reminder, Spring 2009 Plans
Beyond the NYC Campus, Change of Program
Beyond the OISS: One to World’s Thanksgiving Event
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
International Education Week (IEW): November 16 – 20
IEW is a U.S. Department of
State and Education initiative aimed to recognize and promote global exchange
between the
IEW Photography
Exhibit, “Where There is Love There is Life”
Monday, November
16 – Friday November 20, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
FREE
You are invited to view the winning photographs from this year's
IEW photography contest. Photos reflect the Mahatma Gandhi quote, “Where there is love there is life.”
Realities of
Finding Work in the
Wednesday,
November 18, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
FREE
The seminar features a panel of international NYU alumni who
have successfully found employment in the
.
IEW
Thursday, November 19, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
FREE; Tickets now available at Ticket Central (
India Masala, the showcase IEW event, is inspired by the
myriad flavors of
Women's Rights in
Friday, November
20, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
FREE, Lunch provided
Dr. Fareda Banda, a visiting scholar from the
Panel Discussion: New
Bombay Cinema
Friday, November
20, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
FREE; Light
refreshments provided
This panel focuses on recent developments in Hindi cinema along
with the film, Dor (screened at India
Masala), in relationship to these broad developments. Richard Allen, Chair and
Professor of Cinema Studies, chairs the discussion with panelists Ramesh Kumar,
Debashree Mukherjee, Priyanjali Sen, and Priyadarshini Shanker, all Ph.D.
candidates in Cinema Studies.
Graduate and Professional Skills
Series: Getting the Job: Job Search Techniques and Interview Skills That Work
Tuesday,
November 24, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Wasserman
Center, 133 East 13th Street, 2nd floor
FREE; Advance
sign-up required through NYU CareerNet
Lunch begins
at 12:00 and the presentation begins at 12:30. Learn about networking, interview
preparation, proper work attire, and appropriate responses to difficult interview
questions. For more information about other
GPSS resources, visit www.nyu.edu/oiss/programs/gradskills.html.
Co-sponsored by
Employment Application Deadline for Students Completing in
December
If you are
completing your program of studies by December 23, 2009 you may be eligible to
apply for F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) or J-1 Academic Training (AT). The deadline to apply at the OISS is Friday,
December 10.
To view the F1 Post
Completion OPT mandatory workshop, see www.nyu.edu/oiss/documents/PostCompletionWorkshop/index.html.
F-1 students must view the complete on-line OPT workshop and complete
the survey form at the end.
For J-1 Post
Completion AT information, view www.nyu.edu/oiss/legal/employment/j1/j1training.html
Travel Reminder
Be sure to view the
mandatory travel workshop on the OISS website prior to finalizing any travel
plans for the upcoming vacation period.
Students new to NYU this semester must attend. All F-1 and J-1 students should also check
that your passport, visa and I-20 or DS-2019 are valid and have a current OISS
travel signature. For more information,
view www.nyu.edu/oiss/legal/workshops.html
Prepare For Tax Season
If you are an F-1
or J-1 student who worked in 2009, make sure your employer has your updated address
before December end in order to receive important tax information. This is true for NYU on-campus employment as
well. For details, view www.nyu.edu/oiss/legal/taxes/index.html
Registration Reminder
The registration
period for spring 2010 classes has begun. All F-1 and J-1 students are required
to register full-time, which is a minimum of 12 credits per semester for most
NYU programs. For a detailed explanation of this immigration requirement, visit www.nyu.edu/oiss/legal/visa/f1_j1/parttime.html. Make sure you register full time
or have been approved to be registered part time by the OISS by January 29,
2010.
Spring 2009 Plans to Study beyond
the NYC Campus
If you are planning to pursue NYU
study abroad, research abroad, or otherwise not be at the NYC campus this
spring, it’s important to take the following three steps. First, discuss
your plans with your academic advisor. Second, review the OISS guidance
on research and study abroad for F-1 students at www.nyu.edu/oiss/legal/visa/f1_j1/study_abroad.html . Third, meet with an OISS advisor to review
your specific plans, providing the information as outlined in the web guidance.
Change of Program
Students who move from one degree program to another at NYU (such as Associates
to Bachelors or Bachelors to Masters) need to obtain an I-20 for the new
program upon admission. To do so, review the guidance here: www.nyu.edu/oiss/legal/visa/f1_j1/cop.html. This includes LSP (Liberal Studies Program)
students transitioning from Associate to Bachelor level, who should contact jackie.chin@nyu.edu with questions regarding this process.
Beyond the OISS:
One to World’s Community Visit:
Thanksgiving in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
Wednesday,
November 25 – Sunday, November 29
Registration Deadline: November 20; Register at www.one-to-world.org or complete a paper form at the OISS
Cost: $105.00
per person, includes transportation, food, and housing
Travel to this small community in
Tel. 1.212.998.4720
Fax. 1.212.995.4115
E-mail: intl.students.scholars@nyu.edu
Web site: www.nyu.edu/oiss
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00
p.m.
Academic Year Walk-In
Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Nearest Subway:
NYU Interactive Map: www.nyu.edu/map/virtual.nyu