| Coffee Hour, thru Dec 30, 2009 Meet new friends and take a break from books! Open to current I-House residents, alumni and members only. Must show valid ID. |
| Globalization Film Series Screening: "Images in Celebration of Life", Dec 1 This film and conversation with director Osprey Orielle Lake, will explore art and new narratives as tools in building bridges between cultures and in renewing contemporary relationships. Admission is FREE for I-House residents, alumni and members, $5 for UC Berkeley students and staff, $10 for the general public |
| Scholar Information Meetings, Dec 2 Newly arrived professors, researchers and short-term scholars are required to attend this meeting to validate their arrival in the U.S. Information on immigration regulations, travel, employment, resources for families, health insurance and other practical information will be discussed. Your final immigration document review will be completed at the beginning of the meeting, so please plan to arrive a little early. Bring the following: * Completed and signed Scholar Arrival Notification Form (blue form) * Passport * DS-2019 * I-94 (the white card in the passport) * Above documents for accompanying family members You only need to attend ONE of the information meetings. |
| Travel and Visa Renewal Workshop, Dec 2 This workshop will include: when a visa stamp is needed, the visa application process, Security Clearances, travel to Canada and Mexico, Special Registration procedures and a Question and Answer period |
| Introduction to The H-1B Visa:, Dec 2 This general meeting is offered for UC Berkeley international students and scholars and will cover topics related to obtaining the H-1B visa (commonly referred to as H-1) such as the following: Employee eligibility criteria Types of jobs appropriate for H-1B Minimum salary requirements Employer's role Application timing challenges Updates on pending legislation Options for F/J students/scholars |