Information & Workshops for Students and Scholars
OPT Process Overview
The International Center will host two OPT information sessions. The purpose of these sessions is to clarify questions or concerns about OPT. The information presented during these sessions, is also available on the IC website, click here. It is strongly recommended that you review the OPT online tutorial prior to attending this session. Bring questions or concerns that you may have after reviewing this tutorial. Sign-ups are required.
Session One
Date: Monday, May 14
Time: 9am-10am
Location: CORE Office, located next door to the International Center.
Sign-ups Required, CLICK HERE to reserve a spot!
Session Two
Date: Tuesday, May 15
Time: 1pm-2pm
Location: CORE Office, located next door to the International Center.
Sign-ups Required, CLICK HERE to reserve a spot!
U.S. Immigration Law Opportunities and Challenges for University Scholars and Graduates: Reaping Rewards While Avoiding the Landmines
In this presentation, Angelo Paparelli will offer guidance on the best and fastest ways to pursue your career and achieve your own vision of the American Dream. He'll also offer tips to stay out of harm's way in immigration matters affecting your future employment and legal status. Learn the latest developments in legislation, regulations and policy. Hear the rules for achieving immigration success while avoiding the legal landmines.
Location: Cross Cultural Center, Joseph White Room
Date: Friday, May 18, 2012
Time: 10AM-11:30AM
RSVP Required: E-mail internationalcenter@uci.edu by Thursday, May 17th.
Attention Departments: New Mailing Process of Visa Documents for Scholars on J-1 and H-1B visas
Starting April 30, 2012, FedEx Direct will be the new method to ship at UCI. The e-Ship process currently used for sending FedEx packages will no longer be supported or operational. FedEx Direct has been developed to allow uninterrupted use of UC’s substantially discounted shipping rates and requires an application to authorize the creation of accounts for individual or department use. As a result, The International Center will no longer be able to prepare mailing labels with the department account numbers.
Mailing DS-2019s for J-1 Scholars: Departments will have two options for mailing of the DS-2019. Form B: Request for Issuance for J‐1 Visa Documents will be revised so you can select one of these methods of mailing.
- You may attach a FedEx Direct label prepared with the Form B: Request for Issuance for J‐1 Visa Documents (attach 4 copies of page 1, and 3 copies of page 2). The DS-2019 will be mailed from the International Center; or,
- You may choose to pick up the DS 2019 packet and mail it directly.
Mailing H-1B Applications: Since H-1B processing can takes several months before the application is ready to be mailed, the International Center will contact you to request that a mailing label be prepared for the petition. At that time you will be asked to submit a scan of the label for timely mailing.
Please note that this only applies to mailing of documents for J-1 and H-1B scholars, not mailing of I-20s for students. We thank you in advance for your cooperation with the new mailing procedures, beginning 04/30/2012, and we will continue to evaluate this process and implement changes as needed, in order to provide the most efficient service to the departments. If you have any questions, please contact the appropriate International Center advisor, for J-1 Questions contact Sheila Cech at scech@uci.edu, for H-1B questions contact Christine McCarthy at cmccarth@uci.edu.
T-Shirt Design Contest
Hello Anteaters! The International Center is hosting a T-Shirt Design Contest! We’re looking for a new design to place on our 2012-2013 T-Shirt!
![International Center T-Shirt 2011 [Front Design]](images/TSHIRT2011.jpg)
Design Criteria:
- Design must be submitted via email by MAY 25th to asheth@uci.edu. Subject: T-Shirt Design Contest
- Submit in Adobe Illustrator format, and PDF format.
- T-Shirt Design MUST have 3 Colors or Less!
- Front Design Only
- Shirt must include the following text:
- UCI International Center
- 2012-2013
Winner will be chosen by June 15th and notified via email. You will receive a shirt, and a $25 gift card to the UCI Bookstore as the winner of this contest!
Scholar Check-In Sessions
Scholars will be required to check-in during designated hours on Mondays from 9am-11am, Wednesdays from 2pm-4pm, and Fridays 9am-11am. Please complete the scholar check-in steps and come to the IC with a complete check-in packet.
Student Employment Hand-In Sessions
Sessions to hand-in CPT, OPT, and Academic Training applications are on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 10am to 12pm. You will meet with an advisor during these times and the advisor will review your application with you. You will need to come to the IC with a complete application during this time. You do not need to schedule an appt. to come to these sessions. If you cannot make it to the session, please contact the IC to schedule an appointment.
Travel Signature Sessions
Signature sessions will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 2-4pm. Please fill out the Travel Form before you come to the IC.
Leadership and Volunteer Opportunities
Please complete the Volunteer Application and email/submit your application to the IC for available opportunities throughout the year!
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