Informational Workshop
An informational workshop for undergraduate international students will be held on:
Wednesday, November 7th at 3:00 pm 330 Purnell Hall
Topics will include:
- Importance of maintaining student visa status.
- How academic probation and dismissal affect visa status.
- How pass/fail or audit courses may affect your SEVIS enrollment status.
Employment Workshop
10/30/2012, 3:30pm, Alfred Lerner Hall (LEH) 231
The Office for International Students and Scholars and our Immigration attorneys from GoldBlum & Hess will be present to discuss immigration procedures and issues related to foreign national employment in the U.S. There will be time for questions and answers. Interested in attending? RSVP to this event by completing the form below: event closed
If you were not able to attend the workshop, please visit the employment page. The presentation by GoldBlum & Hess is available here.
International and Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Caucus Reception
August 30, 5:00-6:30p.m., 209/211 Trabant
It's a small world - and it's all right here at UD! The International Caucus, Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Caucus, the Office of Equity and Inclusion, the Office of International Students and Scholars, and the English Language Institute welcome those from other countries to our campus community. Come meet individuals of international heritage, background, and interests in a fun and relaxed atmosphere!
The reception is open to all interested students, faculty, and staff to kick off the new academic year and welcome new members to the UD campus.
Fall 2012 Orientation Slides
Undergraduate students: NSO website
Graduate students: NSO website
Fall 2012 Orientation
Undergraduate students: please visit the NSO website for details regarding orientation.
Graduate students: The required orientation program will be held on August 24th, 2012 in Clayton Hall Room 101 A & B, 8:30am to 12:00pm
Social Security Day
The Office for International Students and Scholars will provide a bus to the Social Security Office for students that are eligible and need to apply for their social security numbers.
Pick up information
- Location: 413 Academy Street
- Date: September 6th
- Time: 8:00 AM
- Prior to September 6th, employment letter & SSN application must be on file in OISS
- passport (with visa)
- I-20/DS2019
- I-94
NSO Spring 2012 Slides
Graduate students: Click here
Undergraduate students: Click here
International Service Fee, Winter & Summer
After an extensive review, the Office for International Students and Scholars decided that the International Service fee will not be assessed to international students enrolled in the Winter or Summer sessions. Student Financial Services has reversed all charges for the Winter 2012 session. If you have additional questions or concerns, feel free to contact our office at any time.
Social Security
The Office for International Students and Scholars will provide a bus to the Social Security Office for students that are eligible and need to apply for their social security numbers.
Pick up information
- Location: 413 Academy Street
- Date: February 15th
- Time: 3:00 PM
- Prior to February 15th, employment letter, SSN application must be on file in OISS
- passport (with visa)
- I-20/DS2019
- I-94
New international Students Orientation - Spring 2012
Graduate students: The required orientation program will be held on February 3rd, 2012in Trabant Student Center, Multipurpose Room A and B, 8:30am to 12:00pm
Undergraduate students: The required orientation program will be held on February 3rd, 2012in Trabant Student Center, 8:30am to 2:30pm
In Memoriam
We are saddened to announce that Susan Lee, the former Director of the Office for International Students & Scholars, passed away on September 24th. During her 42 years with OISS, Mrs. Lee touched the lives of thousands of international students and scholars and will be remembered for her kindness, compassion and dedication to the international community at the University of Delaware. She will be greatly missed.
CSSA Karaoke Singing Contest
2011 UD CSSA(Chinese Students and Scholars Association) Karaoke Singing Contest
Applicants: Anyone who is capable of singing Chinese songs. No limitations as age or nationality.
Awards & Prizes:
First Award: iPad 2
Second Award: Sony PlayStation 3 BundleThird Award: Kindle Fire (Reserved)
Award for Best Stage Performance: iHome (voted by contests)
Award for Best Stage Performance: iHome (voted by CSSA Committee Members)
Award for Popularity: iSpeaker (voted by audience)
Award for Creativity: iPod Shuffle (voted by student judges)
Prizes for the lucky audience include high-quality earphones, gift cards, etc. which are worth over $300. The total value of all the prizes is nearly $2,000. (In principle, each contest is entitled to only one award.)
Audition:
Time: 6:30 p.m., October 28, 2011
Venue: Room 116, Brown Lab
Deadline of Application: 12:00 a.m., October 28, 2011
Registration Link: http://tiny.cc/vr76n
New International Students Orientation (Fall 2011)
Graduate Students: To access the Fall 2011 orientation slides please click Here
Undergraduate Students: To access the Fall 2011 orientation slides please click Here
UD announces enhanced international student programs, new fee
In accordance with the University's Path to Prominence and global initiative, UD has witnessed a dramatic increase in its international population. In fact, the international population has nearly doubled over the past five years. This increased globalization has provided immeasurable benefits to the University community but also requires an increased need for services to support international students, scholars, faculty and staff. Toward this end, the UD Board of Trustees approved a new international service fee effective Fall 2011. more...
Additional STEM Majors
On May 12, 2011, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) published an expanded list of science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) degree classifications. F-1 students with STEM designated degrees are eligible for a 17 month extension of optional practical training (OPT). To be eligible for the OPT extension, the student must have received a degree included on the STEM-Designated Degree Program List. The last version of the list was published in April 2008 and the newly revised list with the additions indicated in bold print can be found here: stem-list-2011.pdf .
Japan Earhtquake and Tsunami
Below you will find information and resources for anyone that may be impacted by the recent events in Japan and potential for other areas in the Pacific region. Please feel free to contact us if any additional support is needed.
Please visit www.hmsincorp.com for more information and resources.
ASSISTANCE
- Google has set up a Person Finder in both English and Japanese: http://japan.person-finder.appspot.com/
- The Japanese Red Cross Society (Nippon Sekijujisha) website is here, with links to both English and Japanese: www.jrc.or.jp/english/index.html
NEWS RESOURCES
- Live coverage from BBC News are at the following two links, with automatic updates streaming on the first:
- CNN provides coverage on the quake and Tsunami as well as warnings of other Pacific coast nations at threat: http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/03/11/tsunami.hawaii.japan.warning
- The Diplomat's Tokyo Notes provide news on the Earthquake here: http://the-diplomat.com/tokyo-notes/2011/03/11/japan-earthquake-update
- Numerous major Japanese newspapers are translated into English online at the following links: www.world-newspapers.com/japan.html; including 4 of Japan's 5 major papers (excluding Sankei Shimbun, which is available in Japanese below):
- Mainichi Shimbun: http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/news/20110311p2g00m0dm060000c.html
- Yomiuri Shimbun: www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/20110311dy01.htm
- Nikkei Shimbun: http://e.nikkei.com/e/fr/freetop.aspx
- Asahi Shimbun: www.asahi.com/english
- For those who read Japanese, original online versions of all major Japanese papers can be found at this URL: www.onlinenewspapers.com/japan.htm
Announcements
Day Light Savings:
On March 13 (2nd Sunday in March), make sure to advance your clocks by one hour.
Request for Letters:
As of Wednesday 03/02/2011, The Office for International Students and Scholars has decided to stop issuing the following letters:
Status letters: You can print an Enrollment Verification Certificate directly from your UDSIS student page and bring it to our office so we can add a "University of Delaware International Services" seal. This letter along with a copy of your I-20 or DS-2019 should suffice in proving your status.
Invitation letters: These letters are not required by the embassy to issue a B1/B2 visa. The Student/Scholar should submit a copy of their I-20/or DS2019 to the relative applying for the tourist visa. You can also send an Enrollment Verification Certificate along with the copy of the I-20/DS-2019.
Green Card Scam:
Have you or someone you know recently received an e-mail claiming you've won the Green Card lottery and asking you to send or wire money?
Don't fall for it - the sender is trying to steal your money!
Fraudsters will frequently e-mail potential victims posing as State Department or other government officials with requests to wire or transfer money online as part of a "processing fee." You should never transfer money to anyone who e-mails you claiming that you have won the Diversity Visa (DV) lottery or been selected for a Green Card.
Learn more at: http://blog.uscis.gov/2011/03/e-mail-scam-avoid-green-card-lottery.html
Orientation Slides
To access the Spring 2011 orientation slides please click Here
New USCIS Application and Petition Fees Go Into Effect on Nov. 23, 2010
The USCIS has announced an adjustment in the application and petition fees effective November 23 rd, 2010. For the complete list, please visit the USCIS website
