International Advantage Session #120 Making the System Work for You

The Office of International Services Franklin Hall 306, Bloomington, Indiana 47405Hours:Monday-Friday 9am – 12pm 1pm – 4pm Phone:(812) Fax:(812) Internet:

Services 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 Center 111 S. Jordan Avenue, Bloomington, Indiana 47405Hours:Monday-Friday 9am – 12pm 1pm – 5pm Phone:(812) Fax:(812) Internet:

Programs & 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: or call for details.

Optional Practice Training H-1BGreen Card Duration 1 year3 years, renewable up to 6 yearsIndefinite Quota None195,000140,000, 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 Professionals Employer sponsor Can’t displace qualified american Application Timetable 4 months. Student should apply prior to graduation 3-6 months.Minimum 18 months. Employer Responsibilities NoneProvides 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 Cost None$1000 tax $110 application fee Advertising costs $115 application fee

Procedures On Campus Employment Visit OIS and file for work permission Visit OIS and file for work permission Attend Job Fairs, AND see Attend Job Fairs, AND see Off Campus Employment Attend information sessions as announced, well in advance of job search Attend information sessions as announced, well in advance of job search

Job 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 (September) 9/5 Making the UCSO Work for You Mark Brostoff9/12 Career Fair and Networking Strategies Mark Brostoff 9/19 Improving Your Interviewing Skills Susie Clarke 9/26 Job Search Obstacles Mark Brostoff

International Discussion Sessions (October) 10/3 Networking Mark Brostoff and Theresa Ervin10/10 Job Search for International Students Video Presentation (Mark Rhoads – Immigration Attorney) 10/17 Visa Options Rendy Schrader

Final Thoughts Think positively Don’t work without authorization Pay attention to timing Don’t hesitate to ask for help

GOOD LUCK!!