From May 27 to May 31, our office will be closed.  May 27, Tulane University is closed in observance of Memorial Day.  May 28- May 31, the entire OISS team will be attending the NAFSA Annual Conference.  As the most important annual event for international educators, this conference will provide our team with vital updates and ideas that will help us to better serve our international community.  As a bonus, we’re using this opportunity to update the carpet at 6901 Willow. 

If you have any timely requests, such as an OPT, CPT, or Academic Training application or a program extension, please be sure to get complete application to your OISS advisor no later than Friday, May 17 to allow for 3 to 5 business days for processing.  If not, we may not be able to complete your request before the conference. 

During this time, we’ll be monitoring our email for true immigration emergencies, but please be sure to expect a delay in our response.  We’ll still be there if you really need us. 

Thank you for your cooperation,

The OISS Team

Prepare for Hurricane Season

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Hurricane season lasts from June 1 to November 30. Hurricanes can cause storm surge, heavy rainfall, inland flooding, high winds, tornadoes and rip currents. These can cause damage to infrastructure, stopping basic services such as electricity and water. On rare occasions, New Orleans issues a mandatory evacuation order due to the threat of a hurricane. If an evacuation is not ordered for a hurricane headed to our area, you may still choose to evacuate or, alternatively, shelter in place.

It is important that you prepare now for any potential weather events this hurricane season.  We strongly recommend that you do the following:

  • Read our comprehensive guide to learn specifically about how to create a plan and take all the necessary precautions.
  • Please check Tulane's Emergency website for all the latest updates and resources.
  • Follow OISS on Instagram @oiss.tulane so you can receive any important updates during any office closures. (OISS will also post alerts on the oiss.tulane.edu website.)

 

By doing these things, you'll be better prepared for any storms that might come our way this hurricane season. Stay safe!