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Table of Contents
- Resources for students and other Columbia Community Members with concerns about immigration status, harassment and violence
- Are you planning to travel abroad?
- USCIS raises F-1 Optional Practical Training filing fee to $410, effective Dec. 23
- Thanksgiving weekend activities
- CPS Workshops for Couples. 3 part series begin Monday, November 28
1. University Resource Page
The Office of University Life has compiled a resource page for members of the Columbia community. There is a lot of uncertainty and apprehension following the presidential election.
On this page you can read Provost John Coatsworth's full message in which he discusses relevant policies and plans "for ensuring that every person at Columbia feels safe, is able to proceed unimpeded with their studies and their work, and understands beyond question that Columbia's dedication to inclusion and diversity is and will remain unwavering."
Bookmark this page for links to an array of useful resources.
2. Travel documents needed to return to the U.S. in student status
Are you planning a trip abroad during the fall or winter holidays? Be sure you know what you need to have with you to return from a trip in F-1 or J-1 status.
You may need a new travel signature if the current one on your I-20/DS-2019 will be more than 12 months old on the date you return. Learn if you need a new signature and what you need to do to get one.
If you need a new signature before traveling, you can come to the ISSO any time during office hours. For your convenience, we will also be on campus for travel signatures Friday, December 9th in the East Ramp Lounge of Lerner Hall from 12 - 4: 00 pm.
December 9th calendar details
3. USCIS raises F-1 OPT filing fee to $410 on December 23, 2016
If you're completing your program this term and plan on applying for Post-completion OPT, get your application in as soon as possible!. See our news article on other USCIS fee increases. .
Refer to our website for application procedures for F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) after Your Degree Program.
4. Thanksgiving Weekend Activities
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Residential Life has planned some fun activities and events for students staying on campus
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Check out all the many city-wide things going on through TimeOut NY
5. CPS Workshops for all Columbia Students
Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) offers workshops designed to provide life and relationship-building skills. Coming up on Monday, November 28th is a hands-on 3-session workshop series for couples, on three consecutive Mondays.
Enhancing Your Relationship: A Workshop for Couples— Three Mondays: Nov. 28, Dec. 5 and Dec. 12. More information and registration here.
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