The United States uses a Web-based data base to monitor the entry, presence and exit of international students, exchange visitors and their dependents. Currently, the school which accepts you will enter the necessary data into SEVIS, the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System, and will issue you a Form I-20 which allows you to apply for student (F-1 or M-1 visa) or exchange visitor (J-1) visa. SEVIS data is used by many government agencies which you will encounter in your journey to the United States:the US embassy or consulate where you will apply for your visa, the US Customs and Border Protection which will review your documents when you apply to enter the US at a port of entry, and the colleges, universities and programs where you will study.

The Student and Exchange Visitor Program which manages SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) is planning major improvements in SEVIS. The new database-called SEVIS II- will be implemented in two phases, the first beginning in October 2009.The planned advanced upgrades will make it easier for all users to navigate and use the system.

The new system is based on the idea that there will be one - and only one - SEVIS record for each person. If you are a student or exchange visitor, you and your dependents will each have one record for your entire relationship with the US immigration system. This will be possible through the use of an Immigration Identification Number or IIN - a unique identifier component.

What does this mean for you?

If you are currently attending school in the U.S. your school will tell you when and how to create this unique identifier, sometime in the last three months of 2009. Creating this account will require you to enter personal data from your travel documents for yourself and your dependents into a web-based application. If you are a student under the age of 18 or if you require the assistance of someone to help you create the account, your parent or legal guardian may do so. Your school will review your application and make changes to correct it.
SEVIS II will also match all records that belong to the same individual. Students will be asked to validate that the records being matched do, in fact, belong to them. They will also have the opportunity to identify records that belong to them that the system may not have identified as theirs.

Once SEVIS II is fully implemented in 2010, you will use your IIN to access SEVIS II -again online - to review your record, make changes to your personal information such as a change in your physical address, and ask your school to correct mistakes in your record.

If you are not a continuing student, but a new student who is planning on starting your studies in 2010 when SEVIS II is fully implemented, your process for obtaining your IIN will be slightly different. You will access the SEVIS website to create your account, which will then be made available to all the schools to which you apply.

Once they accept you, they will create a SEVIS record for you based upon the information you have entered. If you have applied to more than one school you will have to decide which school you wish to attend. Once you decide on a particular school, all of the other electronic records created by all of the other schools will be eliminated.?When you apply for the appropriate visa, you will no longer have a paper Form I-20; the embassy or consulate will just check SEVIS II to verify your data. The creation of a one person-one record system based upon IINs means that SEVIS II will be paperless. Your visa will be issued to reflect the school of your choice.

What this means is that once you register in SEVIS, which is your responsibility, it will now be a “one person, one record” system. The improved system will not be complicated. In fact, it’s going to make it easier for you by saving you time, reducing data entry inconsistencies and duplications. SEVIS II will also help eliminate document fraud.
SEVP is planning many different ways to get you information about the account set-up process and your role with SEVIS II and will work with schools, programs, and the EducationUSA Advising Centers affiliated with US embassies abroad to make sure that you have all the information you need to make this transition to SEVIS II effortless.

Check the SEVP website at www.ice.gov/sevis for updates on this process, but remember that while you are an international student in the US, your international student advisor at your school is your best source for information.

Heard about the new resource for students learning English?Check out TOEFLR TV – the new official TOEFL channel just launched in March on YouTubeR.　

TOEFL TV provides tips from teachers and other students on improving English-language skills; video testimonials from universities and other TOEFL-accepting institutions on why they use the TOEFLR test; and student videos sharing test preparation tips.　

TOEFL TV can be found at www.youtube.com/TOEFLtv.YouTube users can add videos to the TOEFL TV channel, following review and approval by ETS.　

網站資訊： www.youtube.com/TOEFLtv

時間:5 月16日 (星期六)　
　　 芬利大學說明時間：2:30～3:30pm　
　　 南新罕布夏大學說明時間：3:30～5:00pm　
地點:台北福華飯店(401會議室)　
　　 台北市仁愛路三段160號　
宗旨:提供到校生活及學習上各種應注意的事項與建議，　
　　 以協助您在抵達學校後能儘快融入美國的生活環　
　　 境裡。　
內容:新生須知、食衣住行育樂、校園/課程介紹　
　
　
　
台灣辦事處　
403 台中市公益路161號11F-E室　
TEL: (04)2305-7772　　　電子信箱:taiwanoffice@college-usa.org　
FAX: (04)2305-2799　　　全球網址: www.college-usa.org　

相關連結： www.college-usa.org

美國南卡羅萊納大學自2009年起，對台灣學生實施[學費優惠]方案(Tution Benefit)，
台灣學生可比照該州學生學費待遇，優惠適用於攻讀大學、碩士、博士課程。
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
以下以2008-2009年的學費為例說明(以下學費適用於大部分課程，少部分課程如商學
研究所等有不同學費計算方式，請洽e-mail：iss@sc.edu 了解更多資訊。)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
大學課程(全時學生)
一年學費：US$23,458元
一年台灣學生學費優惠方案只要：US$9,388元
立刻省下US$14,070元！
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
研究所課程(全時學生)
一年學費：US$19,018元
一年台灣學生學費優惠方案只要：US$9,568元
立刻省下US$9,450元！
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
欲知更多
大學入學訊息，請上http://www.sc.edu/admissions/
研究所入學訊息，請上http://gradschool.sc.edu/future/　

The Cornell Archaeology Program invites applications for the Hirsch Postdoctoral Associate in Archaeology starting in fall 2009.
　
We invite applications from scholars who have completed the Ph.D. within the last five years with a specialization in archaeology. The position is for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. The Hirsch Postdoctoral Associate will teach one　undergraduate course (with optional graduate section) each semester, and will deliver at least one public lecture each year (one of which may form part of the Finger Lakes AIA or NYSAA　lecture series).
　
The balance of the Hirsch Postdoctoral Associate's time is to be devoted to his/her own research. The Hirsch Postdoctoral Associate is required to be in residence at Cornell during the semesters of her/his tenure, but is free to conduct fieldwork in the summer or during the winter break if desired.
　
This position is open to all archaeologists, without restriction on area or time period. We seek scholars whose work has broad appeal, preferably interdisciplinary across two or more of the constituent　departments of the Cornell Archaeology Program (Anthropology, Classics, Historic Preservation, History of Art and Visual Studies, Near Eastern Studies, and Landscape Architecture) and potentially beyond.
　
The salary for this position will be $40,000 per year, with benefits, and $2,000 per year in research funds. The deadline for receipt of applications is May 1, 2009, with decision expected by　May 20, 2009.
　
Eligibility: Applicants must have received the Ph.D. degree no earlier than May 1, 2004. Applicants who will complete all requirements for the Ph.D. degree (including filing the dissertation) by June 30, 2009 are eligible to apply. The completion date for the Ph.D. degree will in no circumstances be waived or extended.
　
Applications: Please send, by hard copy only, a letter of　application, CV, writing sample, list of courses that you can teach, and letters from three references by May 1, 2009, to:
　
Hirsch Postdoctoral Search
Archaeology Program
261 McGraw Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
　
Cornell University is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and educator.

此封信來自NAFSA: Association of International Educators 的 ISTA 論壇。

若有需要，請逕洽原發文者: jbass@velocityhealthcare.com

謝謝!


Hello All,

I have employment opportunities for International RNs and Physical Therapists on OPT status starting in May/June.

As you know, International RNs and Physical Therapists are having trouble finding hospital employment during their OPT period. Velocity Healthcare is a human capital consultancy that has created immediate employment for your RNs and Physical Therapists at area hospitals during the OPT period.

This International Student [OPT to Green Card] program is intended for RNsand Physical Therapists graduates of US accredited schools. It provides immediate OPT employment, visa sponsorship once retrogression lifts, masters level advisory and support for those students that want to further their education. We developed the program to address the needs of students that are having difficulty finding employment at healthcare facilities due to their inability to obtain visa sponsorship.

If students at your centers are asking for assistance in finding employment, have them contact us. Enrollment can begin prior to or during OPT. Our service is provided at NO COST but may require relocation.

Program Highlights:
‧ Immediate Employment
‧ Visa Sponsorship (Green Card)
‧ Full Time Employment with Full Benefits　
‧ Highly Competitive Salaries　
‧ Career Placement in US Hospitals　
‧ Case Management and Training　
‧ Ongoing Legal/ Immigration Support

For more details, please email me directly.　I have brochures to distribute to all of your international RN and Physical Therapy students.

We are at the heart of the nursing shortage dilemma and continue work withhospitals, schools, policy makers, non-profit organizations, government and the media to address healthcare's human crisis. Matching international graduates with our employment opportunities is one of our many long term solutions.

Thank you all for your help and support!

Sincerely,

Justin Bass
Vice President of Intl Operations
Velocity Healthcare

jbass@velocityhealthcare.com
P 412-683-3915

近年來台灣學生留學 人數越來越少，經研究後發現大多學生主要是考量到時間、經費等效益，進而卻步。為了讓優秀的台灣青年，在不需考慮金錢和時間的狀況下，增進國際化的機會、 完成出國進行短期研究的夢想，在此，中外協會希望可以提供一個契機，讓你進入國際舞台、讓你接觸無法想像的世界、讓此次的見識改變你的一生!　

此計畫包含在美國四大城市修習國際事務相關課程，由學生自行申請，另配合上學生自己的研究計畫，讓學生可以做一個短期的出國留學。藉此研習美國知名學府之課 程，並且接觸當地的外交事務，讓學生可以對外國留學的優缺點更加認識，並深入僑社駐點學習，增進學員對政治、外交、戰略、文化及僑務等海外事務之接觸與瞭解。

資格限制：

年齡20-40歲國內大專院校碩、博士在校學生，就讀政治、外交、戰略等相關領域或對前述領域有興趣者。

申請期間：

98年3月18日至4月25日；逾期恕不受理。

錄取公告：

8年4月30日（星期一）上午11：00於網站公告

相關連結： http://cosmohonorsociety.org/site-zh/articles.jsp?id=25

In order to enhance the diversity of our international student population, University of Alaska Anchorage will offer three one-year tuition waivers to the first three non-sister-city international students to apply and be accepted to UAA for the Fall, 2009 semester with a referral from an EducationUSA advisor.　You can find a list of sister cities at http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/futurestudents/residency.cfm. and request the referral form from Doni Williams at doni@uaa.alaska.edu.　It can be submitted by e-mail, fax, or postal mail after the student has applied and obtained a student identification number.　Admission information can be found on the UAA International Student Services web site. Students will have to show the full amount of resources - $26,415.00 (to insure they can continue after the first year), but the actual cost to the student for that year will drop to an estimated $14679.

The University of Alaska Anchorage is a comprehensive metropolitan university situated in the heart of a vast and magnificent state.　Located on the edge of the nation’s last great wilderness, UAA is far from remote in the things that matter to students.　 Innovative programs, a world-class faculty, and a brand new state-of-the art library are just the beginning.　Many people think of Alaska in extremes – and they’re right!　The Summers are extremely stunning, the people are extremely friendly, the winter sports are extremely exhilarating, and the animals are extremely wild!　Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city, offers the best of what Alaska has to offer, with distinct seasons, great attractions, and rich cultural offerings year round.

Doni M. Williams
International Student Advisor, Enrollment Management
University of Alaska Anchorage
University Center
3901Old Seward Highway, Suite 106
Anchorage, AK 99503-6035
907-786-1573 (phone)
907-786-4888 (fax)
doni@uaa.alaska.edu

相關連結： http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/iss
　 　　　　http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/iss/study_abroad.cfm

IU 基金會: IU Foundation, a non-profit scholarship foundation based in Beverly\　
Hills,California, U.S.A.　
　
獎學金: Global Leaders Scholarship　
The Scholarship will cover the full tuition of the student's degree　
program for one (1) academic year, in addition to one thousand U.S. dollars　
(1,000) stipend to be used for books and other studying materials.　
　
申請條件:
1.已在國外或準備申請外國的學校的國際學生，限於就讀有學位的課程
　 (包括副學士、大學部、研究所)　 　
2. 全職學生　　
3. 同意IU基金會在申請表上的所有要求　　
4. 不限科系，也不限該學生選擇在哪個國家就讀 (只要是跟home country不同就可以)　
　
更多消息在 IU 基金會網站
相關連結： http://www.iufound.org/

時間: 2009年秋季學期開始　

宗旨:我們了解到有許多學生雖然有留學意願，但卻礙於該國家當前的經濟狀況。為了幫助這些對本校大學部就讀有興趣的學生，芬利大學現在將提供 國際獎學金來幫助解決財務上的困難。　

內容:具備資格的大學生，在每個春季及秋季學期登記入正式課程時，有機會獲得4000美元的獎學金。　
最多可申請8個學期或直到該學生完成他/她的學士學位。但不包括語言班及研究所，也不包含夏季 課程。獎學金將從2009年的秋季學期開始發放給正式入學的大學生。　
　
台灣辦事處　
403 台中市公益路161號11F-E室　
TEL: (04)2305-7772　　 電子信箱:taiwanoffice@college-usa.org　
FAX: (04)2305-2799　　 全球網址: www.college-usa.org　

相關連結： www.college-usa.org

Our Lady of the Lake University offers undergraduate scholarships based on the current grade point average [GPA] to new international freshman and transfer students.

The Scholarship matrix - Relative US Grade Point Average:
         3.5 - 4.0                $10,000.00 per year/5,000 per semester
         3.49 - 3.0               $7,500.00
         2.5 - 2.99               $5,000.00

More information can be found at the IIE Funding for US Study website:
www.fundingusstudy.org/SearchResult.asp?state=TX

or Contact Carol Graham at :grahc@lake.ollusa.edu

Carol Graham
International Admissions/PDSO/RO
Our Lady of the Lake University
411 SW 24th St.
San Antonio, TEXAS 78207
210-431-3978 Direct Line
210-431-4036 Fax
1-800-436-6558

University of Wisconsin-Superior Tuition Award Program (TAP) UW-Superior's Tuition Award Program (TAP) aims to foster a campus community that is culturally diverse and academically strong. In 2008-09, more than 90% of admitted undergraduate international students qualified for a TAP award.　
　
Award amount: $5,500 to $7,500 per year　
(Average award for 2008-09: $6,720)　
Non-resident Tuition & Fees in 2008-09: $14,135　

Available for: Freshmen and transfer students　

Deadline:　
Priority fall semester deadline: May 1;　
Final fall semester deadline: July 1;　
Spring semester deadline: November 1　

International Admissions Website: www.uwsuper.edu/oip/intl_pros/index.cfm　
Majors Offered: www.uwsuper.edu/admissions/freshmen/academics/majors/　

Duration: Awards renewable for a maximum of eight semesters. Students may petition to receive additional semesters. Awards for transfer students adjusted accordingly.　
　
TAP Grants ($5,500/year) are generally awarded to students who:　
-　　　 submit all necessary application materials for a full-time undergraduate degree program;　
-　　　 are academically admissible to UW-Superior;　
-　　　 submit a TAP application form, and　
-　　　 demonstrate sufficient financial support for the remaining expenses.　
　
Global TAP Scholarships ($2,000/year) are awarded, in addition to the TAP Grant, to students who demonstrate particularly strong academic achievement.　
　
Note that for Global TAP Scholarships:　
-　　　 academic merit is the primary basis for the award, but financial need and campus diversity may be taken into consideration;　
-　　　 special consideration is given for achievement demonstrated through scores from the SAT, ACT, International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma program or internationally-administered A-Level exams;　
-　　　 athletic ability is not a criterion, but other forms of school or community involvement are considered;　
-　　　 a personal statement and/or letters of recommendation are encouraged;　
-　　　 all students who meet the criteria for the TAP Grant are automatically given consideration for a Global TAP Scholarship.　
　
Website: www.uwsuper.edu/oip/　
Contact: Mark MacLean, International Admissions Coordinator　
Email: international@uwsuper.edu　
Phone: 715-394-8052 / Fax: 715-394-8363　

相關連結： www.uwsuper.edu/oip/