From: VISA Office
Date: July 10
Subject: VISA News: Summer Enrollment, Career Mentorship, Cain Park Arts Festival, Museum of Illusions and MORE


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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.

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Chat with VISA Office Staff Online During Virtual Advising Hours
 

Virtual Advising is available Monday, Thursday, and Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., EST.

If you have a question or concern, reach out to an advisor through the chat box. The chat box (it looks just like the picture) will be available on our website.

 

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Need a New Travel Signature?

A valid travel signature on your I-20 (F-1 students) or your DS-2019 (J-1 students) is required to enter the United States.  Check your I-20 or DS-2019 for a valid travel signature now!

A travel signature is valid for up to one year for current students.  For alumni on OPT or STEM OPT, the travel signature is valid for six months.

To request a travel signature, go to our website and scroll down to the request to reprint your I-20 or DS-2019.   Clicking on the link will take you to Terra Dotta to complete your request. Allow 5 - 7 days for processing.

For more information related to travel for F-1 and J-1 students, click here.

Is Summer Your First or Last Semester on Your I-20 or DS-2019?

When summer is your first or last 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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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".

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OISRE Updates

OISRE Office Information

The Office of International Student Resources & Engagement (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 are open during summer.  They also have drop-in hours on Thursdays from 11 am to 1 pm in Tomlinson Hall, Room 143.

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

Cain Park Arts Festival July 12 - 14

The Cain Park Arts Festival brings the work of hundreds of artists from across the country to Northeast Ohio.  This free, three-day juried arts festival showcases artists whose mediums include wood, clay, glass, painting, jewelry, photography, sculpture, and more.  

Pan-American Masters Games - July 12 - 21

If you are staying in Cleveland over the summer, you may witness one of the largest international gatherings in Cleveland's history!  Cleveland is proud to host the 2024 Pan-American Masters Games (PAMG), a flagship event of the International Masters Games Association. The event will bring together more than 10,000 athletes and thousands of spectators from around the world for a multi-sport festival expected to be the largest international gathering in Cleveland’s history. Athletes from over 60 countries and almost all 50 states have registered for the event.  Spectators are free. 

PanAm games in Cleveland July 12-21. Learn more at this link.

World on Stage - July 20

World on Stage is a FREE event hosted by the Cleveland Cultural Gardens. Performances include the Kwan Family Lion Dance, PIAST Polish Folk Ensemble, and Djapo Cultural Arts Institute dancers. The event will be held from 6 - 8 pm at the Centennial Peace Plaza.

Take a tour of the Gardens at 5:00 p.m, preceding the performance event.  The tour will begin at the Italian Garden (990 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44108).

Food trucks and other entertainment will also be available throughout the evening. More Details (including free parking)

 

Visit the New Museum of Illusions
 

Have you heard of Cleveland's newest museum? The Museum of Illusions opened in downtown Cleveland earlier this summer. Enter the fascinating world of illusions where nothing is ever quite as it seems!
 

More Summer Fun!

 

North Union Farmers Market
Visit the farmers market at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center at Lakeside! Locally sourced lunch is served while you shop at this world-class medical and educational facility.   Free parking 30 steps from farm-fresh produce!

Thursdays, 10:30am to 1:30pm
June 6 – October 17, 2024

WOW! Wade Oval Wednesdays
Cleveland's favorite free summer concert series is happening on Wade Oval now through August 14! Proudly sponsored by PNC Bank.

July concerts:

  • July 10 - Son Gitano & Latinx Celebration
  • July 17 - Duck Island Bootleggers
  • July 24 - Hubbs Groove & Disability Pride
  • July 31 - The Michael Weber Show
Take A Hike
Take a guided in-person tour from June to September. Learn about the Theatre District, Little Italy, Public Square, Ohio City, and more neighborhoods! 

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.