OIPNEWS Weekly Update

August 24, 2012

Immigration & Visa Updates

• Immigration Law Question
• Changes in U.S. Immigration Document Processing Creating Problems for International Students Nationwide
• Are You Maintaining A Full-Time Course Load?
• Prior Permission From OIP Required For A Reduced Course Load!
• Important Message On “Public Charge” Immigration Issues

Office of International Programs (OIP) Updates

• Important Caution to SFSU International Students When Taking On-Line Courses
• International Student Orientation Update; New Students Still Checking In
• Does SFSU have Your Current Local U.S. Address?
• Attention Current International Students Who Have Returned from a Trip Abroad
• Last Day To Add Classes Is Monday, September 10
• Graduated In Summer 2012? Important Information About Applying For Post-Completion Practical Training!  

SFSU News

• Important SFSU Dates To Remember!
• Fall 2012 Semester Gym “Open Recreation” Hours  

Job & Internship Opportunities

• Part-Time Job Fair Thursday, September 2!
• Student Assistant Position Available At OIP!
• Work, Internship Volunteer Opportunities Available For Students: Volunteer or take for 1 UNIT ISYS 699 – Internship Course

Scholarships & Financial Assistance

• Diana T.Y. Chung Memorial Scholarship For International Students
• Scholarship Available for International Students – International Student Voice Magazine
• Scholarship For Persian Studies Minor Students

San Francisco Bay Area Events & Activities

• Ukrainian-American Day
• Sunday Streets Bicycle Event!
• 3rd Annual SF Chinatown Music Festival
• 25th Annual Oakland Chinatown StreetFest 2012
• Treasure Island Flea Market
• 6th Annual Tiburon Art Festival
• J-Pop Summit Festival 2012
• 75th Annual Stern Grove Festival
• Golden Gate Park Band FREE Sunday Concerts!

Cultural Information

• September National Holidays
• Quote Of The Week

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