ISSO
Scholar Services Communiqué
The Communiqué
is an on-going series of messages sent via email to departments
who sponsor international scholars at Boston University. With the
Communiqué, we offer information that will help make more
effective -- and streamline -- the processing of scholar immigration-related
documents and petitions. Past Communiqués are reproduced
here for your convenience.
Click on a link below
to view the issue.
Volume 9 - 2013
ISSO Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 9, No. 1 (February 11, 2013)
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Upcoming Sessions for Department Administrators/Hosts |
Volume 8 - 2012
ISSO Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 8, No. 2 (September 28, 2012)
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New Assistant Director for Scholar Services & Changes in Scholar Services Team Advising Caseload |
ISSO Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 8, No. 1 (September 26, 2012)
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New Estimate of Financial Minimums for Scholars in J-1
Status
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Volume 7 - 2011
ISSO Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 7, No. 5 (December 1, 2011)
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F-1 STEM OPT and J-1 Student Intern Sponsorship Options |
ISSO Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 7, No. 4 (August 31, 2011)
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New Estimate of Financial Minimums for Scholars in J-1 Status |
ISSO Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 7, No. 3 (April 1, 2011)
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ISSO Orientation for New J-1 Scholars at BUMC will begin Thursdays at 11:00 |
ISSO Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 7, No. 2 (March 8, 2011)
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Major USCIS Overhaul of I-129 Petition Triggers Significant Changes to ISSO Forms |
ISSO
Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 7, No. 1 (February 22,
2011)
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TOPIC: |
The ISSO Welcomes New International Scholar Advisor |
Volume 6 - 2010
ISSO Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 6, No. 7 (November 8, 2010)
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USCIS to Adjust Processing Fees in November |
ISSO Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 6, No. 6 (November 1, 2010)
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USCIS to Adjust Processing Fees in November
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ISSO Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 6, No. 5 (October 26, 2010)
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New Matrix of Titles Now Implemented for Academic Research Job Family
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ISSO Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 6, No. 4 (September 22, 2010)
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Update on Project to Centralize I-9s to Human Resources Offices
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ISSO Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 6, No. 3 (June 10, 2010)
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New Estimate of Financial Minimums for Scholars in J-1 Status
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ISSO Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 6, No. 2 (June 10, 2010)
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The ISSO Welcomes New International Scholar Advisor
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ISSO Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 6, No. 1 (February 26, 2010)
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TOPICS: |
Changes to US Department of Labor Systems Mean Longer H-1B Processing Times
Key Steps Required for H-1B Processing
USCIS Steps Up Routine Audits of H-1B Employer Sites
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Volume
5 - 2009
ISSO Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 5, No. 12 (December 16, 2009)
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Modified ISSO Scholar Services Schedule in December 2009 |
ISSO Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 5, No.11 (November 13, 2009)
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TOPIC: |
Staffing Changes at ISSO Scholar Services |
ISSO Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 5, No. 10 (October 29, 2009)
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Modified ISSO Scholar Services Schedule in November 2009 |
ISSO Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 5, No. 9 (October 29, 2009)
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TOPIC: |
Boston University to Phase in New I-9 Protocol |
ISSO Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 5, No. 8 (August 27, 2009)
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Modified Schedule for New J-1 Scholar Orientation (Labor Day Week) |
ISSO Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 5, No. 7 (August 27, 2009)
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TOPIC: |
Reminders About I-9 Times and Required Documentation |
ISSO Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 5, No. 6 (June 22, 2009)
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TOPIC: |
New Estimate of Financial Minimums for Scholars in J-1 Status |
ISSO Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 5, No. 5 (June 11, 2009)
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ISSO to Move in July |
ISSO
Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 5, No. 4 (April 29, 2009)
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TOPIC: |
Delays
in H-1B Processing Expected |
ISSO
Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 5, No. 3 (April 24, 2009)
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TOPICS: |
Communicating
Travel Planning during ISSO Processing
Travel Advisory - Increased
Visa Delays and Security Clearances |
ISSO
Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 5, No. 2 (March 30, 2009)
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TOPICS: |
Staffing
Update
Reminder: ISSO Administrator
Training Sessions - April 2009 |
ISSO
Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 5, No. 1 (January 26,
2009)
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TOPICS: |
New
Services Available at Medical Campus
Modified ISSO Schedule
for Scholar I-9s
Scholar Services Weekly
Calendar - Spring 2009 |
Volume
4 - 2007
ISSO
Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 4, No. 4 (October 2, 2007)
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TOPICS: |
New
Scholar Advisor to Serve Medical Campus
New Scholar Services
Assignments
Modified ISSO Schedule
for Scholar I-9s
New Wednesday Walk-In
Hours for Scholars and Administrators
Scholar Services Weekly
Calendar - Fall 2007 |
ISSO
Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 4, No. 3 (April 13, 2007)
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ISSO
Implements New Database of BU Hosts and Department Contacts |
ISSO
Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 4, No. 2 (April 4, 2007)
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TOPICS: |
SEVIS
Upgrade Affects Scholars in J-1 Research Scholar and Professor
Categories
New
Form for J-1 Scholar Departure Notification
Understanding the
New Regulations Affecting J-1 Research Scholars and Professors:
Tips for BU Department Administrators |
ISSO
Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 4, No. 1 (January 9, 2007)
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ISSO
Welcomes New International Scholar Advisor
Boston
University Continues to See Growth in International Scholar
Numbers
New
Scholar Services Assignments |
Volume
3 - 2006
ISSO
Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 3, No. 5 (December 21,
2006)
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TOPIC: |
Travel
Advisory
ISSO
Closed for Intersession / Emergency Contact Information
Additional
Scholar Orientation Session on January 2, 2007 |
ISSO
Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 3, No. 4 (August 30, 2006)
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New
Student Check-In During Labor Day Weekend
Modified Schedule
for New Scholar Orientation
Reminder About I-9
Walk-In Hours and Required Documentation
Changes in ISSO
Scholar Responsibilities |
ISSO
Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 3, No. 3 (June 14, 2006)
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ISSO Welcomes a New Assistant Director for Scholar
Services
New Scholar Services Assignments |
ISSO
Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 3, No. 2 (April 14, 2006)
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New J-1 Exchange Visitor Financial Minimums
Background on J-1 Financial Requirements
Minimum Funding Requirements for Scholars in J-1 Exchange Visitor
Status for 2006/2007 |
ISSO
Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 3, No. 1 (March 14, 2006)
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TOPIC: |
Significant Delays and Changes in H-1B Prevailing
Wage Determinations |
Volume
2 - 2005
ISSO
Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 2, No. 5 (October 26,
2005)
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Updated Intake Forms
Timing is Everything
Requests that are Complete Speed Processing
USCIS Fee Increases
Appointment Letters for BUSM Employees
New Statistics are now on the ISSO Web Site
Staffing Changes at the ISSO |
ISSO
Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 2, No. 4 (September 30,
2005)
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TOPICS: |
ISSO Welcomes New International Scholar Advisor
New Five-Year Limit for J-1 Research Scholars and Professors |
ISSO
Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 2, No. 3 (May 3, 2005)
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TOPICS: |
New J-1 Exchange Visitor Financial Minimums
Background on J-1 Financial Requirements
Minimum Funding Requirements for Scholars in J-1 Exchange Visitor
Status |
ISSO
Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 2, No. 2 (February 25,
2005)
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New H-1B Law: $500 Anti-Fraud Fee and Prevailing
Wage Changes |
ISSO
Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 2, No. 1 (February 17,
2005)
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TOPICS: |
I-9 Forms for Scholars Changing to Lawful U.S.
Permanent Residence
Scholars Changing Departments |
Volume
1 - 2004
ISSO
Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 1, No. 4 (December 3,
2004)
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TOPICS: |
Four Years of Statistics Now on the Web
Invitation to Attend Scholar Orientation |
ISSO
Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 1, No. 3 (October 31,
2004)
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TOPICS: |
Spotlight on the Timing of J Requests
Department Administrator Information Sessions |
ISSO
Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 1, No. 2 (October 25,
2004)
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TOPIC: |
Spotlight on “Tickler” Notices |
ISSO
Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 1, No. 1 (October 4, 2004)
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TOPIC: |
Spotlight on J-1 Funding |
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