InternationalInternationalAdvantage Session Advantage Session

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Making the System Work for YouMaking the System Work for You

The Office of International The Office of International ServicesServices

Franklin Hall 306, Bloomington, Indiana 47405

Hours:Hours: Monday-FridayMonday-Friday 9am – 12pm9am – 12pm1pm – 4pm1pm – 4pm

Phone:Phone: (812) 855-9086

Fax:Fax: (812) 855-4418

Email:Email: intlserv@indiana.edu

Internet:Internet: www.indiana.edu/~intlcent

Services ProvidedServices Provided

Advise and assist you with emergency situations of all kinds Answer questions and handle concerns about visa

documents and regulations Issue visa documents for travel and to extend your stay in

the United States Assist with visa documents for dependent family members Provide assistance with applications to change visa status Supply information on travel to Canada, Mexico and other

countries Assist with paperwork to withdraw from all classes

Certify your enrollment at Indiana University

Write letters to sponsors and home

governments

Provide financial budgeting and planning

advice and counseling

Provide short-term loans

Assist with mandatory student health

insurance program enrollment

Advise and assist you with personal concerns

at IU

and . . .

Leo R. Dowling International Leo R. Dowling International CenterCenter

111 S. Jordan Avenue, Bloomington, Indiana 47405

Hours:Hours: Monday-FridayMonday-Friday 9am – 12pm9am – 12pm1pm – 5pm1pm – 5pm

Phone:Phone: (812) 855-7133

Fax:Fax: (812) 855-7111

Email:Email: intlcent@indiana.edu

Internet:Internet: www.indiana.edu/~intlcent

Programs & ServicesPrograms & Services

Host weekly Friday afternoon International Coffee Hours

Host weekly Language coffee/tea hours various languages

Welcome visitors who would like to know about the cultures of the world

Provide US income tax advising through the VITA Program

Make information available about international student groups on campus

Plan and run New International Student Orientation Program

Work with international student groups to put on and publicize events

Host information sessions on employment and more… Provide referrals to BWF Host Friendship Family

Program Serve as home for the BWF Loan Closet Rooms are available for meetings and events! See our

web page at: www.indiana.edu/~intlcent/resources/ic/facilities.html or call 855-7133 for details.

Optional Practice Training

H-1B Green Card

Duration1 year 3 years, renewable up to 6

yearsIndefinite

QuotaNone 195,000 140,000, employment-based

Many variables

Eligibility

Graduating student from U.S. institution, summer internship, or thesis in progress

Must have bachelor’s degree, employer sponsor, and relate to field of study, & require min. of BA/BS degree

ProfessionalsEmployer sponsorCan’t displace qualified american

Application Timetable

4 months. Student should apply prior to graduation

3-6 months. Minimum 18 months.

Employer Responsibilitie

s

None Provides documents needed by applicant’s lawyer to determine prevailing wage for position, establish labor conditions

Post wage in-house for 2 weeks

Sign off on INS Form I-129, petition for H-1B for applicant

Formulate job description, including qualifications and salary

Provide documentation needed for Labor Certification form

Recruit nationally and locally for 30 days

After Labor Cert. is approved, signs off on INS Form I-140, immigrant petition

Employer CostNone $1000 tax

$110 application feeAdvertising costs$115 application fee

ProceduresProcedures

On Campus EmploymentOn Campus Employment Visit OIS and file for work permissionVisit OIS and file for work permission Attend Job Fairs, AND see Attend Job Fairs, AND see

www.indiana.edu/~career/parttime/www.indiana.edu/~career/parttime/

Off Campus EmploymentOff Campus Employment Attend information sessions as Attend information sessions as

announced, well in advance of job announced, well in advance of job searchsearch

Job Search ResourcesJob Search Resources Undergraduate Career Services Office

(UCSO) Your academic adviser Friends and alumni Career Development Center Bloomington Workforce Development Bloomington Volunteer Network Internet OIS Jobs-L Professors Outside interests

International Discussion Sessions International Discussion Sessions (September)(September)

9/59/5Making the UCSO Work for You

Mark Brostoff

9/129/12Career Fair and Networking Strategies

Mark Brostoff

9/199/19Improving Your Interviewing Skills

Susie Clarke

9/269/26Job Search Obstacles

Mark Brostoff

International Discussion SessionsInternational Discussion Sessions(October)(October)

10/310/3Networking

Mark Brostoff and Theresa Ervin

10/1010/10Job Search for International Students

Video Presentation (Mark Rhoads – Immigration Attorney)

10/1710/17Visa Options

Rendy Schrader

Final ThoughtsFinal Thoughts

Think positively Don’t work without

authorization Pay attention to

timing Don’t hesitate to ask

for help

GOODGOODLUCK!!LUCK!!