March 2017
In This Issue
Spring
Celtics Game
Employment Workshop
Immigration Updates
Optional Practical Training
Grad Discussion Group
Grad Student Wellness Group
Spouses & Families Event

Helpful Links
  
 
Contact Information
 

Office of International Students and Scholars

Thea Bowman House

72 College Rd

 

T: (617)552-8005

F: 617-552-2190

 

bcis@bc.edu

www.bc.edu/oiss 

 

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Spring has finally arrived!
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Celtics game fun

Despite a disappointing loss, students enjoyed watching the Boston Celtics take on the Atlanta Hawks at TD Garden last month. 
Good luck in the playoffs!


 
Employment  Series Workshops

As part of our ongoing Employment Series for International Students, Nicholas Paschvoss from the Career Center will be holding a workshop on Interviewing in the U.S. next Wednesday March 22nd from 3:30-5 in Stokes N403.

Please click here to RSVP (required)
Immigration Updates

Please continue to check the OISS website for recent updates on changes of immigration policies in the United States.

If you have any questions about current changes to immigration policies please contact our office at bcis@bc.edu.
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Optional Practical Training Information

OFF-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT FOR F-1 STUDENTS
  • Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a period of paid employment that is directly related to your field of study. 
  • You must have been a full-time student for at least one academic year to be eligible.
  • OPT can be done prior to the completion of your studies (called "pre-completion OPT") and/or after you have completed your studies (called "post-completion OPT").
  • You are eligible for a total of 12 months of OPT per degree level (and in some cases an additional 24 months for STEM fields).
  • You DO NOT have to have a job offer to apply for OPT.
  • Authorized by the Immigration Service - there is a fee for the application and it can take up to 3 months to be approved. 
Find the full list of information on our  website .
Graduate Student Discussion Group

Our weekly discussion series for Graduate international students will continue this week from 1-2 pm at the Connors Family Learning Center in O'Neill Library. 

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This week our topic will be financial literacy. Members of Successful Start from BC's Office of Student Services will come to talk about topics such as managing your expenses, how to borrow and use credit wisely,  how to make smart money decisions and take control of your finances, practical money management strategies for budgeting, etc. 

This will be a very useful and informative workshop for any graduate student! Come with all of your questions!

Please RSVP by email to bcis@bc.edu by Thursday morning

International Graduate Student Wellness Group
 
RSVP required 

Spring Brunch Family and Spouses Event
 
      We invite graduate students along with their spouses and families  to join us for our upcoming  Spring Brunch Social!

RSVP required: