Foreign students face red tape in off-campus job hunt By Souna Kang Of the Emerald Red tape and restrictions face foreign students who want to work in the United States, but at least three options are available for those seeking employment here, said Peter Briggs, assistant director of the University Office of International Services (OIS). “On-campus employment is open to all international students," Briggs said. Limited work-study funds are available for awards to foreign students each year, he said. But in order to work off campus, foreign students must be authorized by the U.S. Im • • . • he y, SERIOUS PARTY ANIMALS! ’'"’"TOGA PARTY at the Mill Camp Wed. April 30th 215 "Q" Street Springfield, OR first Springfield exit off 105 ^th THE PROGRESSIVE SALON gl featuring Sunshine Fun Spring Hats _ - At Tote Ba9s Station ^ Straw Bags Unique Jewelry Unique Fun Wear Jag Sunglasses B O O V tanning 643 W. Centennial (1V* mile past Autzen Stadium) 746-7808 Open 7 days a week •Sensational Sun Tanning— Wednesday, April 30 10:00am to 4:00pm 167 EMU ^ Atoml ike weald in eighty wage... CATCH 9TI migration and Naturalization Service, he said. To qualify, they must obtain one of the following: a student work per mit. a practical training authorization or a green card. Foreign students can apply through the OIS for a work per mit, which allows them to work full time during summer vaca tion and part time during the academic year. “Applicants have to demonstrate financial need due to an unforeseen change in their financial circumstances. They must be planning to enroll full time at the U of O for the term following their application," Briggs said. According to U.S. immigra tion regulations, a foreign stu dent on an F-t (student status) visa only can apply for a work permit after spending at least one year in the United States as a full-time student. Practical training programs are another option. If practical experience is unavailable in their home country, foreign students can apply for up to 12 months of practical training after graduation. Students can apply for up to one year after ob taining their degrees and are re quired to find suitable training positions within six months of applying. And. according to INS re quirements. the training should be recommended by the educa tional institution as an exten sion of the educational pro gram. Three months of practical training can be used during summer vacation. Another option is applying for a green card, which allows foreign residents to be employed in the United States indefinitely. The green card gives foreigners “resident alien" status, which entitles them to an unrestricted period of resident:!; and employment in the United States. A foreign stu dent can obtain a green card by meeting one of the following re quirements: marrying a U.S. citizen, applying for political asylum and proving ho or she would face persecution in his or her country, filing for "family reunification" if a sibling or parent Is a U.S. citizen or presenting a labor certification as evidence of special skills that will not displace a U.S. citizen from employment. International students in terested in obtaining off campus employment can see an adviser in the OIS. 330 Oregon Hall, for more information. "Employment and the Inter national Student" will be the topic of presentations May ti and 7 at 4 p.m. in Century Room l). EMU. Briggs will discuss U.S immigration regulations affecting foreign students who plan to seek employment in the United States. Qj|'|^0|g Continued from Page 5B said. Red and yellow ties are the fad this year as well as paisley pocket handkerchiefs, she said. The most common fashion mistake women make is to wear evening outfits, such as a bright silk dress and layers of jewelry, to the office. Wort ley said. Although businesswomen dress more femininely today than five years ago, they should wear cot ton, linen or wool skirts, or dresses with blazers for a more executive look, she said. Businessmen and businesswomen should not overlook their shoes when dressing for success, she said. “A sloppy pair of shoes can destroy a carefully coordinated, expensive outfit." she said. "Shoes should be polished end neat." Taupe and black shoes are th« most versatile for office wear while brightly colored shoei should be reserved for fun. shi said. | Women should wear pumps with heeis no higher than two inches, and they must always wear nylons regardless of the weather, she said. 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