1. International Advantage Session #120
Making the System Work for You

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

3. 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

4. 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 . . .

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

6. 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

7. 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.

8. Optional Practice Training
H-1B
Green Card
Duration
1 year
3 years, renewable up to 6 years
Indefinite
Quota
None
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
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
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 Cost
$1000 tax
$110 application fee
Advertising costs
$115 application fee

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

10. 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

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

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

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

14. GOOD LUCK!!