May Archive - International Student Newsletter
5/2/2012 Newsletter
5/2/2012 Newsletter
Graduation Reminder - OPT and post-graduation options
Reminder: Check Your I-20 End Date
Summer Travel Reminders
Safety & Legal Issues Reminder
Volunteer Opportunity - ND Conference of Social Welfare
Extended Advisor On Call Hours Next Week
Taxes for International Students - Form 8843 Reminder
Graduate Assistantship Position Available Culture Night Volunteers - Fall 2012
Graduation Reminder - OPT & post-graduation options
For those of you who are planning on graduating this month, it is very important to meet with an international student advisor regarding your post-graduation plans. (i.e. employment options, transfers, new degree programs)
If you are planning on applying for OPT employment authorization the process can take several months to complete, so please schedule an appointment with your advisor as soon as possible in order to allow for processing time prior to your graduation.
Remember that F-1 and J-1 students who complete their program at the end of a term are granted a 60-day grace period during which they may remain in the U.S. During this time a student must apply for employment authorization (OPT), adjust status, change schools, or otherwise depart the U.S.
Reminder: Check your I-20 expiration date
As a general reminder, as the end of the semester approaches you should always keep the currend end date of your I-20 (or DS-2019) in mind. F-1, M-1, & J-1 students are not authorized to continue studying past the end date of their current I-20/DS-2019.
If you are not able to graduate by the date listed on your I-20, you will need to speak with an international student advisor in advance to determine what options are available for extending your program. Please call 701-777-4231 to set up an appointment with your advisor.
Summer Travel Reminders
Many international students travel during the summer, both domestically and internationally. When planning vacations and/or trips home, please keep the following in mind.
F-1 students: I-20s must be signed by an international student advisor at least once every 12 months
J-1 students: DS-2019s must be signed by an international student advisor at least once every 12 months
M-1 students: I-20s must be signed by an international student advisor at least once every 6 months.
In addition, you will want to make sure that you keep all documents with you when travelling (passport, visa, I-94 card, I-20/DS-2019, etc.) and that these documents are up to date. If you are unsure whether your documents are current, please visit with an international student advisor.
Safety & Legal Issues Reminder
As the semester draws to a close, there are many opportunities to celebrate the end of the school year. If you choose to attend functions where alcohol may be served, please take time to review city, state and federal laws on alcohol and drugs as well as the UND Code of Student Life. Remember that consumption of alcohol when you are under 21 years of age is illegal as is providing alcohol to anyone under 21. There are also laws prohibiting operating motor vehicles under the influence of alcohol, having open containers of alcohol in a vehicle, being intoxicated in public and having open containers of alcohol in public. These are some but not all of the laws.
Please remember that, as students holding F-1, J-1, or M-1 status, the consequences for being charged with any type of violation of alcohol and drug laws can be much more severe for you than it might be for your friends who are U.S. citizens and could have an impact on future visa applications.
More information on alcohol use and its side effects is also available through the UND Health and Wellness office
Volunteer Opportunity - ND Conference of Social Welfare
The North Dakota Conference of Social Welfare will be held at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks on September 26-28. They are looking for individuals/groups that are willing to provide some form of entertainment, whether it be music, dancing, or other talents on the evening of September 26th. You would be performing in front of around 200 people.
If you are interested in the this volunteer opportunity, please contact Kelly Christ at kechrist@nd.gov.
Extend Advisor On Call Hours Next Week
To help accomodate student needs before graduation, international student advisors will be offering extended advisor on call ("walk in") hours next week, May 14th - 17th. All of Monday-Thursday there will be an advisor on call for short questions/appointments from 11 AM - 2 PM. (Please note that you can meet with any advisor during this time, you do not have to meet only with your designated advisor)
International Student Taxes - Form 8843 Reminder
The standard deadline for filing 2011 tax forms has now passed. Information about tax requirements and sources of assistance can be found here on our website.
If you are received NO taxable income and are required only to fill out form 8843, then you have until June 15th to file this form with the IRS. All other tax forms should have already been filed with the U.S. government (unless a request for extension was filed). If you have tax questions beyond filling out the form 8843, please seek assistance from a tax preparation professional.
Graduate Assistantship Position Available
The graduate school has the following assistantships currently available:
GSA Position - Enterprise Services Team
The Chief Information Office Enterprise Services team is looking for a part-time or full-time summer (May-August) graduate student to work with a high performing Web and database programming team. The Enterprise Services team designs, creates, implements, and supports enterprise applications, Web sites, and database-driven Web applications to the UND campus. The individual should:
• Be familiar with ASP.NET, PhP, or ColdFusion
• Have knowledge of object oriented programming and database concepts
• Be able to finish tasks on time and follow standard procedures
• Be a logical thinker
• Be a team player
• Have good interpersonal skills and be able to work with technical and non-technical users
• Have good communication skills
• Be available to work at least 20 hours a week
Please e-mail your resume to madhavi.marasinghe@email.und.edu by May 4, 2012. Please also indicate your hours of availability.
Culture Night Volunteers for Fall 2012
The OIP is currently looking for individuals and groups of individuals willing to present their country/culture for a culture night this fall. If you are interested, please contact Matt Hiller or Jason Lawrence
5/6/2011 Newsletter
Extended Advisor On Call (AOC) hours during finals week
End of the semester reminders
Undergraduate Co-Op opportunity
Volunteer Opportunity
Extended Advisor On Call (AOC) hours during finals week
AOChours will extended during finals week (May 9 - May 13) to 11am-2pm Monday through Friday.
There won't be any AOC hours during summer break. Starting May 16, if you would like to meet an advisor you will need to schedule an appointment.
End of the Semester Reminders
Congratulations to everyone for almost being done with the semester! We wish you the best of the luck on all your finals!
If you are graduating in May, you will need to meet with your international student advisor to fill out the exit form, make sure all of your documents are up to date, and discuss your plans for the future. If you are thinking about applying for OPT in order to work in the US after graduation, please set up an appointment to meet with your advisor to discuss the application process.
The OPT application process requires 2 appointments with your international student advisor. The first appointment is an hour long and is a chance to learn more about the application process and the rules and guidelines of being on OPT. The second appointment is where you will bring in all the paperwork to submit the application. Please be aware that it takes 60-90 days to get a decision from USCIS on whether or not your OPT has been approved.
For continuing students, make sure that your I-20 end date isn't approaching.
If you will be traveling this summer make sure your I-20 or DS-2019 has been signed according to the following:
F-1 students - once every 12 months
J-1 students - once every 12 months
M-1 students - once every 6 months
Undergraduate Co-Op Opportunity
Cooperative Education/Internship
Job Announcement
Career Connect Job #18222
Company: Good Insurance - Grand Forks
Position Description:
Good Insurance Intern Program is looking for a college intern that is interested in learning about the inner workings of a financial professional with possibility of entering business upon graduation.
Position Description:
Provide "business' and 'marketing' learning opportunities for the student
12 week commitment from the student with the possible extension into summer months.
Expectations of the intern:
-2 days per week- 5 hours/day (flexibility)
-Help agent grow business
-Will have one semester long project- implementation of new software system that will manage our business
-Send out review letters to clients
-Contact clients for annual reviews
-Update files
-Help with Pending process
-Manage prospects as wella s clients
-Run illustration proposals
-Put together presentation material for agent including agent newsletter
-Marketing for agent
-Learn our firm's client building system
-Obtain 10 surverys' (Career View)
Expectation of 120 paid hours plus 50 unpaid hours (estimate)
Income- Co-op of internship credit and $100 bi-weekly income.
Potential projects:
Marketing plan for agent
Budget for agent
For more info on this and other positions, register with Career Services online Job System or call Career Services at (701) 777-3904
Bonnie
Good Insurance -downtown
Internship with Good Insurance
701-795-1070
Bonnie.goodinsurance@gmail.com
NOTE: Remember that in order to work off-campus you need permission from USCIS.
Volunteer Opportunity
International Cultures - Grand Forks Public Library Summer Reading Program event
When: Thursday, July 7th at 2:00pm
Where: Grand Forks Public Library
What: The Grand Forks Public Library is looking for people from to come and talk about their home country to children on July 7th at 2:00 p.m. The program will last about an hour. We are thinking of having stations for each country represented, and volunteers will talk to each group about their country/culture for about 7 to 10 minutes.
Contact: If you are interested in volunteering, please email Aaron Stefanich at aaron.stefanich@gflibrary.com
