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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.

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Volume 5 - 2009

ISSO Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 5, No. 10 (October 29, 2009)

  TOPIC:

Modified ISSO Scholar Services Schedule in November 2009

ISSO Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 5, No. 9 (October 29, 2009)

  TOPIC:

Boston University to Phase in New I-9 Protocol

ISSO Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 5, No. 8 (August 27, 2009)

  TOPIC:

Modified Schedule for New J-1 Scholar Orientation (Labor Day Week)

ISSO Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 5, No. 7 (August 27, 2009)

  TOPIC:

Reminders About I-9 Times and Required Documentation

ISSO Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 5, No. 6 (June 22, 2009)

  TOPIC:

New Estimate of Financial Minimums for Scholars in J-1 Status

ISSO Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 5, No. 5 (June 11, 2009)

  TOPIC:

ISSO to Move in July

ISSO Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 5, No. 4 (April 29, 2009)

  TOPIC:

Delays in H-1B Processing Expected

ISSO Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 5, No. 3 (April 24, 2009)

  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)

  TOPICS:

Staffing Update

Reminder: ISSO Administrator Training Sessions - April 2009

ISSO Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 5, No. 1 (January 26, 2009)

  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)

  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)

  TOPICS:

ISSO Implements New Database of BU Hosts and Department Contacts

ISSO Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 4, No. 2 (April 4, 2007)

  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)

  TOPICS:

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)

  TOPICS:

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)

  TOPICS:

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)

  TOPICS: ISSO Welcomes a New Assistant Director for Scholar Services
New Scholar Services Assignments

ISSO Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 3, No. 2 (April 14, 2006)

  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 for 2006/2007

ISSO Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 3, No. 1 (March 14, 2006)

  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)

  TOPICS: 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)

  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)

  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)

  TOPICS: New H-1B Law: $500 Anti-Fraud Fee and Prevailing Wage Changes

ISSO Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 2, No. 1 (February 17, 2005)

  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)

  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)

  TOPICS: Spotlight on the Timing of J Requests
Department Administrator Information Sessions

ISSO Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 1, No. 2 (October 25, 2004)

  TOPICS: Spotlight on “Tickler” Notices

ISSO Scholar Services Communiqué - Vol. 1, No. 1 (October 4, 2004)

  TOPICS: Spotlight on J-1 Funding

 

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