NEWS AND UPDATES FROM OIS

June 13, 2008 DHS to Require Electronic Pre-Approval for Visa Waiver Travelers.

June 8, 2008 Updated Travel Guidelines for Foreign Students, Continued Caution is Advised for F-1 Students Planning Changes of Status to H-1B.

April 2, 2008 USCIS and FBI release joint plan to eliminate backlog of FBI name checks.

April 2, 2008 USCIS updates projected Naturalization case processing time.

February 11, 2008 Standard H-1B Cap Expected to Be Met on April 1.

January 23, 2008 Michigan Drivers License Policy Change

Sues's Hyderabad Photos ... Enjoy!

International Education Week is Nov. 10 - 16 ... Join us in Celebration!

Fill out an EMU 'Passport" for a chance to win prizes & obtain LBC Credit!!!
Prizes sponsored EMU Campus Bookstore, Competitive Edge Pro-shop, and The Office of International Students

Weekend & On-going Activities - Weekend Detail Schedule

• Saturday Night Life 9 pm - 1 am: EMU Student Center
• Nov. 9 - Nov. 19Traveling through China Book Display: Halle Library
• Nov. 18 International Aspects of Jazz 1pm - 3pm: WEMU 89.1 fm
• Nov. 19 European Cultural History Tour Info Session 12pm -12:50pm: 103 Boone

Monday November 12th - Daily Detail Schedule

• * Beginning Chinese 8 am - 9 am: 217 Alexander
• * Beginning Chinese 9 am - 10 am: 215 Alexander
• Beijing 2008 11 am - 4 pm: Student Center
• * International Spanish Movie 10 am -1 pm: Halle Library Auditorium
• International Americas Menu 11:30 am - 1 pm: Dining Commons 1
• * College of Health and Human Services World Expo 1pm - 3 pm: 203 Marshall

Tuesday November 13th - Daily Detail Schedule

• * Beginning Chinese 8 - 9 am: 217 Alexander
• * International German Movie 11 am - 2 pm: Halle Library Auditorium
• International European Menu 11:30 am - 1 pm: Dining Commons 1
• * College of Health and Human Services World Expo 2 pm - 3 pm: 108 Marshall
• International Poster Fair 8 am - 5 pm: Student Center
• DJ spins International Music 11 am - 1 pm: Student Center Stage
• * Pictures and Stories from Living in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina 1 pm - 2 pm: Student Center Kiva
• * International Conversation Corner 4 pm - 6 pm: Location to be determined
• * Political Science International Mini-series- Human Rights in Mexico 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm: 416 Pray Harrold
• Israeli Shuk/Marketplace 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Outside Pray-Harrold
• * Sustainable Development & Global Business: A Panel Discussion 5 pm - 6pm: 317 Owen (College of Business)

Wednesday November 14th - Daily Detail Schedule

• * Beginning Chinese 8 - 9am: 217 Alexander
• * Beginning Chinese 9 am - 10 am: 215 Alexander
• * International Chinese Movie 11 am - 2 pm: Halle Library Auditorium
• International African Menu 11:30 am - 1 pm: Dining Commons 1
• Political Science International Mini-series - British Studies 1 pm - 2 pm: Student Center Kiva
• * College of Health and Human Services World Expo 2 pm - 3 pm: 203 Marshall
• International Posters and Global Quiz 8 am - 5 pm: Student Center
• * Religious Conflict in Iraq 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Student Center Auditorium

Thursday November 15th - Daily Detail Schedule

• * Beginning Chinese 8 - 9am: 217 Alexander
• * Beginning Chinese 9 am - 10 am: 215 Alexander
• Political Science International Mini-series - Healthcare in Canada 10:30 am - 11:30 am: Student Center 350
• Political Science International Mini-series - Healthcare in West Africa 12 pm - 1 pm: Student Center 350
• International French Movie 11 am - 2 pm: Halle Library Auditorium
• International South & Middle East Asian Menu 11:30 am - 1 pm: Dining Commons 1
• Mandarin Poster Fair 11 - 4 pm: Throughout Student Center
• China Travel 12 - 2 pm: Ground Floor Student Center
• * Diversity: A Journey through the Continents 1 pm - 2 pm: Student Center Kiva
• * College of Health and Human Services World Expo 2 pm - 3 pm: 108 Marshall

Friday November 16th - Daily Detail Schedule

• * Beginning Chinese 8 - 9am: 217 Alexander
• * Beginning Chinese 9 am - 10 am: 215 Alexander
• Fulbright Information Table 10 am - 1 pm: Student Center Lobby Table
• International Japanese Movie 11 am - 2 pm: Halle Library
• International East Asian Menu 11:30 am - 1 pm: Dining Commons 1
• DJ spins International Music 11 am - 1 pm: Student Center Stage
• China, Viet Nam, & Thailand Cultural Tour 12pm - 12:50pm: 103 Boone Hall
• * International Conversation Corner 2 pm - 4 pm: Student Center

Sunday November 18th

• International Aspects of Jazz 1pm - 3pm: WEMU 89.1 fm

Nov. 19 European Cultural History Tour Info Session 12pm -12:50pm: 103 Boone

* Denotes programs that qualify for Learning Beyond the Classroom (LBC) credit

• May 29 2007 USCIS Fee Increase Effective July 30, 2007
• May 9 2007 DHS Discontinues US-Visit Exit Procedures
• May 4 2007 U.S. Advanced Degree H-1B Cap for FY 2008 Has Been Reached