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November 10, 2007
International Student Scholarship Application
Application forms now available on the Forms
page of this website. Please note the application deadline
of December 14, 2007.
Information on Non-Driver's ID Cards
You will find useful information on how to get a non-driver
identification card here.
Having a non-driver identification card can help you avoid
having to carry your passport when you go to places in Rochester
that sell alcohol and want to see identification.
Links to Student Travel Discount Information
Advantage
Cards
ISE cards
STA
Travel
Youth
and Student Travel Discounts
November 7, 2007
Limited Staff in International Office on Nov. 12 - 13.
On November 12 and 13th we will have very limited staff in
the International office. Please plan ahead and make appointments
for alternate days by calling our great front desk staff at
475-6943. Check your I-20 now to ensure that you have a travel
signature on page 3, signed during THIS academic year. It
will be required to re-enter the US if you depart over the
upcoming break (Nov 19-30). Have a safe a relaxing break!
New Website URL
http://www.rit.edu/studentaffairs/iss/
If you are graduating soon, or thinking about a Co-op, or
will travel, or just want to review the information we have,
please update your bookmarks with our new address.
Diversity Visa Lottery Program Registration
The US Department of State is currently accepting applications
for the 2009 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery up until Noon EST
on December 2, 2007.
This is a pathway to US Permanent Residence ("Green Card")
that you can pursue on your own without violating the terms
of your current non-immigrant status.
All the information you need to apply is located here: http://www.dvlottery.state.gov/
For DV-2009, natives of the following countries are not eligible
to apply because they sent a total of more than 50,000 immigrants
to the U.S. over the period of the previous five years:
BRAZIL, CANADA, CHINA (mainland-born), COLOMBIA, DOMINICAN
REPUBLIC, ECUADOR, EL SALVADOR, GUATEMALA, HAITI, INDIA, JAMAICA,
MEXICO, PAKISTAN, PHILIPPINES, PERU, POLAND, RUSSIA, SOUTH
KOREA, UNITED KINGDOM (except Northern Ireland) and its dependent
territories, and VIETNAM. Persons born in Hong Kong SAR, Macau
SAR and Taiwan are eligible.
Applicants may access the electronic Diversity Visa entry
form at www.dvlottery.state.gov during the registration period.
Paper entries will not be accepted. Applicants are strongly
encouraged not to wait until the last week of the registration
period to enter. Heavy demand may result in website delays.
No entries will be accepted after Noon EST on December 2,
2007.
The congressionally mandated Diversity Immigrant Visa Program
is administered on an annual basis by the Department of State
and conducted under the terms of Section 203(c) of the Immigration
and Nationality Act (INA). Section 131 of the Immigration
Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101-649) amended INA 203 provides for
a class of immigrants known as "diversity immigrants."
Section 203(c) of the INA provides a maximum of up to 55,000
Diversity Visas (DV) each fiscal year to be made available
to persons from countries with low rates of immigration to
the United States. The annual DV program makes permanent residence
visas ("Green Card") available to persons meeting
the simple, but strict, eligibility requirements. All the
information you need to apply is located here:
http://www.dvlottery.state.gov/
A message from a recruiter for Epic Systems Corporation:
Hello!
My name is Becca, and I am a recruiter at Epic Systems Corporation
in Madison, Wisconsin. At Epic, our goal is to improve healthcare.
We create and implement a wide range of integrated software
solutions to many of the largest healthcare organizations
in the country. Our software improves patient care, reduces
costs, and saves lives.
We're searching for the smartest people to join our dynamic
and entrepreneurial culture. You'll have the opportunity to
collaborate with the brightest minds in an industry that makes
a difference, while enjoying great benefits and a casual work
environment (jeans, shorts, sandals). Located in Madison,
Wisconsin, Epic is proud to be a privately-held software company
with over 25 years of success.
As a Software Developer, you'll be working on a small team
and you'll participate in all aspects of the development process,
from meeting customers and design through implementation,
quality assurance, and delivery. To qualify, you must have
a BS/BA or MS in Computer Science, Math or a related field,
and a track record of academic excellence.
In Technical Services, you can combine your problem solving
skills and technical interest with our comprehensive training
to help support our nation-wide clients. You'll become a technical
expert in our applications, work closely with knowledgeable
users at our customer sites, and have the opportunity to participate
in many aspects of the software field including analysis,
training, quality assurance, troubleshooting, and installation.
To apply visit www.epicsystems.com. Qualified candidates
must have a minimum 3.2 major GPA and graduate by May 08.
The Developer position is open to international students.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.
Thanks,
Becca Terdich
Garth Fagan Tickets Available at ISS
"Garth Fagan Dance, now in its 37th anniversary season,
is at the top of its profession. The dancers in this Rochester,
NY-based company are renowned for their individuality, unmannered
approach, and virtuosity."
Garth Fagan Dance will provide us with tickets for the Sunday,
December 2, 2007, 7:30 pm performance at Nazareth College
for the discounted price of $10 for students. If you do not
have a car, we will provide you a ride. Please see Ethel DiGiugno
at RIT International Student Services. More information about
this world-renowned modern dance company right here in Rochester,
go to: http://www.garthfagandance.org/
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