From: VISA Office
Date: May 15
Subject: VISA News: University Closed May 27, OISRE Office Information, Summer Volunteering Opportunities, and MORE


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.

Need a New Travel Signature?

If you need a travel signature, don't panic! The VISA Office can help. Read about what to do on our Travel and Reentry pages for F-1 and J-1 students.

You can also request a travel signature using our electronic form.  Go to our website and scroll down to "Request New I-20" or "Request New DS-2019".

If you're a J-1 scholar needing a travel signature on your DS-2019, please schedule an in-person appointment with Adriana Nelson, our J-1 Specialist, at https://calendar.app.google/tnbqNgJSQntXjjaa8 or email her at axn274@case.edu. 

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The VISA Office is Closed- Monday, May 27

The University will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 27th.

In the event of an emergency, please follow the protocol listed on our website.

Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 28th.

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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 & CPT Workshops

We completed our live Zoom OPT and CPT workshops for the spring semester.  These 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.
 

Congratulations Graduates!

OISRE would like to congratulate all our international students on their achievements as they graduate this month!! Your hard work will serve as a reminder of your successes to come! We can’t wait to see all the milestones you will achieve in the near future! 

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Summer Volunteer Opportunities

The Center for Civic Engagement and Learning has compiled their annual listing of summer volunteer opportunities. They will add to this list as needed, so feel free to check back throughout the summer! Opportunities range from one day projects to full weeks of camps.

Check out the opportunities here!

Thwing Center Furniture Sale - June 6

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, 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

Cleveland Asian Fesitival May 18 - 19

Every year AsiaTown celebrates the Cleveland Asian Festival. The Cleveland Asian Festival highlights Cleveland’s AsiaTown, diversity, and Asian culture in Northeast Ohio. Head to Midtown May 18-19 (rain or shine) and enjoy live entertainment including cultural performances and demonstrations, a World Marketplace of 100+ vendors and exhibitors, 25+ local restaurants, and more! Take the University shuttle directly to Asiatown by checking out this link.

University Circle Community Social - May 21

Tuesday, May 21

5:00-6:30 p.m.

Abington Arms

11501 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106

Be one of the first to hear the results of University Circle Inc.'s community listening sessions; receive district safety updates from University Circle Police Department; hear about upcoming events; and more District Development and Transportation updates.

Afterwards, enjoy Mitchell’s Ice Cream with them!

RSVP here.

Africa and Byzantium Exhibit at the Cleveland Museum of Art

Before heading home for the summer, check out this exhibit at the Cleveland Museum of Art:  https://www.clevelandart.org/whats-on/exhibitions

Ten-Minute Survey for Asian Women International Students!

A PhD student at the University of Akron is looking for research participants for her dissertation research about the experiences of Asian international women students. She is interested in learning about the things that happen to you every day, like what people say or do because of your gender, race, or where you come from.

 

Who Can Participate?

1. You are an international student living in the United States.

2. You have been in the United States for more than one year.

3. You are from Asia and identify as Asian.

4. You Identify as a woman.

5. You are Over 18 years old.
 

If you meet all of the above, you can participate!

 

What's Involved?

Participating is simple. There is an online survey that will only take around 10 minutes to complete. Your responses will be completely anonymous, and it won't ask for any personal details about you or your school.

 

Win Gift Cards!

By completing the survey, you'll have the chance to enter a drawing for one of five $30 Amazon Gift Cards. Providing your email for the drawing is totally up to you, and your email won't be linked to your survey answers.

 

Ready to Participate?

Click on the following link to take the survey:

https://akron.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1SlZ2WMwWRl90a2

 

Deadline: The survey will close on 06/20/2024.

 

This study has been reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board at the University of Akron (IRB-2023-51). If you have any questions, feel free to email the researcher at nt63@uakron.edu or Dr. Ingrid Weigold (weigold@uakron.edu).

 

Thank you for considering being part of this study!

 

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.