November 2, 2009
Announcement: There will be no walk-in hours on Tuesday,
November 3 and Thursday, November 5 due to a professional conference. Walk-in hours will be held the rest of the
week as usual, Monday and Friday, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Table of Contents
Immigration Matters: OPT/AT Reminder, Travel Reminder,
Spring 2009 Plans Beyond the NYC Campus, Change of Program
Programs and Services: IEW, DineOut
IMMIGRATION MATTERS
Optional
Practical Training (OPT)/Academic Training (AT) Reminder
If you are completing your studies this semester or
wish to pursue pre-completion employment options, now is the time to review the
information for F-1 Optional Practical Training and J-1 Academic Training. Learn about the requirements to apply and the
strict government deadlines.
For F-1 before completion of studies OPT
information, view the online workshop at
www.nyu.edu/oiss/documents/off_campusworkshop/index.html
For F-1 after completion of studies OPT
information, view the online workshop at
www.nyu.edu/oiss/documents/PostCompletionWorkshop/index.html
For J-1 AT, review the information at 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
Spring 2009 Plans 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 meet with an OISS Advisor. After discussing your plans with your
academic advisor, be sure to visit the OISS to find out how your F-1 or J-1
status may be affected. For more information, visit: www.nyu.edu/oiss/legal/visa/f1_j1/study_abroad.html
Change of Program
If you are an F-1 student advancing
from one degree program to another at NYU (for example, an Associate to
Bachelor's degree program), you must apply for a new I-20 as soon as you are
admitted to the new program. For detailed information, visit: http://www.nyu.edu/oiss/legal/visa/f1_j1/cop.html
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
DineOut
Tuesday, November
10, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
OISS,
$5; Advance
sign-up required at the OISS
Join us for an exciting trip to a restaurant featuring delicious
Indian cuisine. Prior to eating, a
DineOut Ambassador discusses the food and culture of the country. Co-sponsored by
the
Center for Multicultural Education & Programs (CMEP) and the Office for International Students
and Scholars.
IEW Opening
Reception, “Where There is Love There is Life”
Monday, November
16, 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
FREE; Light
refreshments provided
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.” If
you can’t attend the reception, you can view the selected photos in the 2nd
Floor Commuter Lounge daily from November 16 to November 20, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00
p.m.
Realities of
Finding Work in the
Wednesday,
November 18, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
FREE
This special seminar for international students provides practical
information about the H1-B visa process, job search techniques, and how to
handle the visa question during a job interview. The seminar includes 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 available at Ticket Central November 3
India Masala, the culminating IEW event, is inspired by the
myriad flavors of
Women's Rights in
Friday, November
20, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Dr. Fareda Banda, a visiting scholar from the
New Bombay Cinema
Friday, November
20, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
FREE; Light
refreshments provided
This panel will discuss 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, Debarshree Mukherjee, Priyanjali Sen, and Priyadarshini Shanker, all
Ph.D. candidates in Cinema Studies.
Fall
2009 English Conversation Groups for International Graduate Students
Fall Sessions Offered Weekly from
September 28 – November 20
FREE; Open to all NYU graduate
students
Improve
your English conversation skills in an informal group setting and meet new
people. You may attend one group or as many sessions as your schedule allows. For
more information, go to www.nyu.edu/oiss/programs.
Sponsored by NYU Division of
Student Affairs.
Graduate and
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. Co-sponsored by
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:
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