From: VISA Office
Date: May 29
Subject: VISA News: Check In with the VISA Office, Little Italy Art Walk, Pride in the CLE, and MORE


VISA News

VISA Office Information

The VISA Office is open 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, even during Summer!  We are located in Crawford Hall, Suite 215.

On Monday, Thursday, and Friday, we have virtual chat advising available from 11am to 1pm.  Access virtual chat from our website here.

You are also welcome to contact us for an in-person, phone, or virtual appointment.  Please email visa@case.edu to request an appointment or schedule from our website here.

Check In with the VISA Office

If you are a new student starting your program this summer, you must check in online as part of the process to maintain your visa status. Change of educational level students must also complete the online check in.


To Check In:

If you will be on campus this summer to begin your program, please access the Instructions on How to Check In and complete the process.

Please note that you:

  • check in online AFTER you arrive in the US with your valid I-20 or DS-2019

  • can check in up to 30 days before the program start date listed on your I-20 or DS-2019

We cannot process any on-campus employment or Social Security Number paperwork until you have been checked in.
 

Is Summer Your First Semester?

When summer is your first semester on your I-20 or DS-2019, you have to enroll full-time.  There are very few exceptions to full-time registration requirements, and only the VISA Office can determine whether you qualify for one of them.  Always register for full-time and never drop below a full-time courseload without first speaking with an advisor in the VISA Office.   Improper registration could have serious consequences, including termination, for your visa status.
 

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VISA News Summer Schedule

After Commencement, the VISA Office will reduce the frequency of VISA News to every two weeks.  Please continue to check your CWRU email regularly over the summer! The VISA Office will resume its weekly VISA News email in August.

OPT and CPT workshop branding telling students that workshops are available online

OPT & CPT Workshops

Our live Zoom OPT and CPT workshops will resume in the fall.  If you're still planning to apply for OPT or CPT,  you can view the recorded presentation which goes over the application process, student responsibilities, and other important considerations in detail.  You can view the presentation by going to our website and scroll down to "Practical Training Resources".

OISRE Updates

OISRE Office Information

The Office of International Student Resources (OISRE) helps international students adapt to life in the US.  They offer support services and plan events for international students and the campus community.

OISRE is open Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm  They will be open during summer.  They also have drop-in hours on Thursdays from 11 am to 1 pm in Tomlinson Hall, Room143.

You can reach them at international@case.edu.edu or call 216-368-2517.

Little Italy Summer Art Walk

May 31, 2024 5-9pm
June 1, 2024 Noon-9pm
June 2, 2024 Noon-5pm

Over the course of three days, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the many galleries, studios, and outdoor exhibits that line the charming streets of Little Italy. With a diverse range of mediums on display – including painting, sculpture, photography, and more – there’s something for every art lover to discover.

Pride in the CLE

Saturday, June 1, 2024

11:00 AM  to 6:00 PM

Malls B & C in downtown Cleveland

300 Saint Clair Avenue Northeast, Cleveland, OH, 44113 (map)

Attendees can look forward to a variety of activities, including a vibrant march through downtown Cleveland, live performances, entertainment, food, drinks, and vendor booths.
Organizers of the event strongly encourage public transportation and ride sharing apps. If you are planning to park downtown, please note that access around the festival, particularly Lakeside, will be limited by road closures. Please refer to this link for more details.

Listing of Summer Events in Cleveland

You won't be bored in Cleveland this summer! Check out a listing of events here.



Play Ball!

The Cleveland Guardians baseball season has started so enjoy a game downtown with $10 student tickets! Check out their schedule! 

Campus Happenings

Thwing Center Furniture Sale: June 6 - 7

Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to the annual Thwing Center Furniture Sale. The sale has been rescheduled to take place Thursday, June 6, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Thwing Center atrium.

The sale will feature artwork, filing cabinets, office chairs, office supplies, bookcases, pianos and more.

Case charge and credit cards will be accepted for payment. All proceeds will be used to enhance the student experience in Student Centers (Thwing, Eldred, The Spot and Carlton Commons).

Other Opportunities

Wade Oval - Upcoming Events!
 

Parade the Circle and Circle Village - June 8
The 32nd Annual Parade the Circle and Circle Village is BACK to kick off summer in the Circle!

The Parade, which begins at Noon at the north entrance of the museum, fills Wade Oval with colorful costumes, puppets, masks, and more created by local individuals and groups. Returning this year is the addition of Lead Artist, Héctor Castellanos Lara. This year’s theme, “Visions of Harmony,” invites participants and spectators to explore the beauty of unity in diversity through imaginative costumes, towering puppets, floats, and intricately crafted masks.

Before, during, and after the Parade, Circle Village on Wade Oval will have tons of hands-on activities for all ages from local nonprofits and institutions, live music, and delectable food.

Click here for more information.

 

WOW! Wade Oval Wednesdays
Cleveland's favorite free summer concert series is BACK on Wade Oval from June 12 to August 14, 5:30-8:30 p.m.!


Click here to see the lineup for this summer.

If you would like to promote your event or opportunity through VISA News, please make a complete submission (including flyers, images, details, etc.) for consideration by noon on Monday to visa@case.edu.  The VISA Office cannot guarantee that all submissions will appear in the newsletter, as space is limited, but staff will review all timely submissions for consideration.