Students, staff, faculty, and community members are all invited to attend!
Students, staff, faculty, and community members are all invited to attend!
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Friday, November 1  | Fall Semester 2019
Join ISSS for a traditional American Thanksgiving Dinner!
International Student and Scholar Services would like to invite you to our annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 21. We would love to thank you for all the valuable ways you contribute to the Miami and Oxford community.

This popular event is an opportunity for international students and scholars to experience a traditional American holiday and engage in meaningful interaction and friendship with community members and university faculty and staff.
Seats are limited, so please sign up soon. The early bird deadline to sign up for only $5 is November 14. We hope to see you there! 
Attend the Thanksgiving Dinner
Programs and Events

Saturday | November 2, 2019
Chuseok: Korean Thanksgiving
Armstrong Pavilion  | 5:00 - 8:00 pm 
All are welcome to join the Korean American Student Association in celebrating Chuseok. There will be performances, educational booths and Korean food. 

Monday | November 4, 2019
Auksalaq, A Climate Change Opera
Hall Auditorium | 7:30 pm 
Come check out what National Geographic called: "A significant cultural event that marries science as the brain, art as the heart and culture as the soul in our search for awareness and sustainability."

Saturday | November 9, 2019
Etiquette Dinner
Shriver Center, Dolibois Room | 4:30 - 8 pm
Experience etiquette in professional dining, learn about diverse cultural experiences, and receive career advice during a 3-course meal provided by the International Student Advisory Council in collaboration with the Asian American Association and China America Business Organization.  
Seats are limited. The registration deadline for this event is November 3.

Upcoming Events
Searching and Applying for Internships and CPT
November 12, 6:00-7:00pm

International Education Week
November 15 - 22

Global Dance Party
November 15, 8:00pm - 12:00am

Taste of Africa
November 16, 6:00-9:00pm

View more upcoming events!
Immigration Tip
Completing Your Degree in Winter or Summer
Generally, it is not permitted to be present in the U.S. and take only online coursework (which includes 50% online or higher hybrid courses) in your final semester of study. However, questions often arise as to whether a student can be present in the U.S. and take only online coursework in the final term of study if it is a typical break period like winter or summer. Guidance from the U.S. government suggests that students should always enroll in at least one in-person course during their final term. Accordingly, ISSS recommends that you enroll in at least one in-person course if you will complete degree requirements during a typical break period. Be aware that failure to take at least one in-person course during a final term could possibly jeopardize your eligibility for future immigration benefits or statuses (such as H-1B). We recommend that you speak with ISSS regarding enrollment if you will complete your program in winter or summer term.
Ask an Advisor
Question: I changed my major this semester and I will be traveling home over winter break. Do I need a new I-20?
Ask an Advisor video: Travel Signature
Spotlight


Read about Yuan (Tony) Chang,
an international student who graduated from Miami and is now working for Miami's athletic department.
Announcements
Have you ever had trouble obtaining an Ohio driver's license due to your immigration status or documents? Please take this survey and share your experience.

There is still time to get a Flu Shot! See when and where Student Health Services will be offering flu shots.

Deadline to apply for the RISE Alternative Winter Break is November 4.

Are you looking to distribute information about your event, program, group etc. to International Student and Scholar Services at Miami? Submit an ISSS communications request.

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