OIPNEWS Weekly Update

October 9, 2009

Immigration & Visa Updates

• Immigration Law Question
• Do You Have Travel Plans For The Thanksgiving Or Winter Break?
• U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery 2011 Announcement
• Be Careful: Diversity Visa Lottery Scams

Office of International Programs (OIP) Updates

• Consult Official Sources Whenever You Have A Visa Or Immigration Question
• Columbus Day Holiday
• TOEFL® iBT Opportunity (Enter to win $300!)

Workshops & Activities

• Post-Completion Practical Training Group Application Workshop
• SFSU Celebrates International Education Week November 16-20, 2009!
• Presidential Reception!
• FREE International Coffee & Tea Hour Thursday!
• ISI Table Talk/Game Night!  

Job & Internship Opportunities

• Eighth Annual China Career Fair for Graduate Students and Faculty Interested in Working in China
• Student Assistant Position Available!

Scholarships & Financial Assistance

• Scholarships for Female Students From Developing Countries

San Francisco Bay Area Events & Activities

• San Francisco “Fleet Week” Celebration
• 141st Annual SF Italian Heritage Parade & Festival
• Indigenous Peoples Day Pow Wow & Indian Market
• Family Biking Day

Cultural Information

• Quote Of The Week
• International Restaurant Review – Golden Era Vegetarian
• The Columbus Day Holiday – An Alternative Viewpoint

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