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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR STUDENTS ON J-1 VISA
This news is updated on 10/30/2009


All UCLA students on J-1 Visa, including those already employed, must now obtain on-campus work authorization from DCISS. The current employment information needs to be updated in SEVIS by DCISS.

Work authorization is given for maximum one year. If you wish to continue employment after one year you can request an extension to your work authorization within a month of the end date. In order for us to issue you a work authorization letter, please fill out the request form online and email it to acoelho@saonet.ucla.edu or fax to 310.206.1612 attention J Advisor. You can also stop by our office to fill one out. If you change employment at any time, you must complete another request form. Allow 3 business days to process.

http://www.internationalcenter.ucla.edu/files/pdf/J1On-Campus-Work-Authorization-Form.pdf
3/19/2007 5-YEAR PROGRAM FOR SOME J-1'S
The U. S. Department of State has amended its regulations and has extended the permitted program duration from three to five years for J-1 Exchange Visitors in the "professor" and "research scholar" c...
7/2/2007 USCIS FEE HIKES
The USCIS announced fee increase for certain petitions and applications, effective from July 30, 2007. Many of the fee increases affect UCLA departments, and international employees, scholars and stu...
1/11/2008 VISA FEE INCREASE
The Department of State has announced that non-immigrant visa fees will be going up. Effective January 1, 2008, the application fee for a U.S. non-immigrant visa will increase from $100 to $131. If...
3/11/2008 SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS!
U.S. Citizenship not required, however must show proof of legal status. Please review the following scholarship and fellowship information. Applicant can be of any race or ethnicity and academic d...
4/10/2008 NEW 29-MONTH RULE FOR OPTIONAL PRACTICAL TRAINING (OPT)
New 29-Month Rule for Optional Practical Training (OPT) The Department of Homeland Security announced the publication of an Interim Final Rule that makes significant changes to Post-Completion O...
6/11/2008 CAP-GAP EXTENSIONS
Cap-Gap Extensions Students who are currently on an approved OPT and have a pending or approved October 1, 2008 H-1B petition with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services are eligible to subm...
7/8/2008 LIMITATION OF UNEMPLOYMENT PERIOD DURING AUTHORIZED OPT
LIMITATION OF UNEMPLOYMENT PERIOD DURING AUTHORIZED OPT The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the publication of an Interim Final Rule that makes significant changes to Post-Completio...
9/4/2008 ATTENTION WINTER GRADUATES: IDEAL OPT APPLICATION TIMELINE IS ONLY A FEW WEEKS AWAY
Apply before December 20 to increase your chance of getting the start date that you want. If you have a job prospect and are eager to start working, you especially need to apply early. Proc...
12/5/2008 **NEW ELECTRONIC SYSTEM FOR VISA WAIVER PROGRAM TRAVELERS**
From US Customs and Boarder Protection Visa Waiver Program Travelers Introducing the Electronic System for Travel Authorization Beginning August 1, 2008, the Electronic System for Travel Auth...
1/13/2009 VISA RENEWAL AT U.S EMBASSY IN MEXICO
Third Country Nationals (TCNs) Visa Renewals– Before deciding to apply at a consular section in Mexico, third country nationals should keep in mind that traveling to the country may require the approp...
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