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SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME(AYURVED)
Applications in the Prescribed Format are invited upto 20-10-2008 for Senior Research Fellowship Programme(Ayurved) in Central Council for Research in Ayurveda and Siddha(CCRAS), New Delhi. The details are as under:

Number of Senior Research Fellowship (Ayurveda) 25
(General-13, SC-4, ST-2 and OBC-6)

Qualification
A Post Graduate Degree in Ayurveda in any discipline from a recognised University or Institution and duly recognised by CCIM.

Age Limit
35 Years as on 1-1-2009. (Relaxation of 5 Years for SC, ST, PH and Women and 3 Years for OBC)

Emoluments
For those scholars who are not drawing/getting Stipend from their respective Institutes/Universities:
Rs. 20,000 for 1st Year, Rs. 21,000 for 2nd Year, Rs. 22,000 for 3rd Year.

For those scholars who are drawing/getting Stipend:
Financial support in the form of Research Contingent Grant of Rs. 15,000 Per Year for 2nd and 3rd Years will be provided.

Method of Selection
The Institute will conduct a Test on 16-11-2008 at Jaipur to shortlist Candidates for this SRF(Ayurveda) Programme for CCRAS. The Test shall be of 200 Marks divided into 2 Papers of 100 Marks and 2 hours of duration each, viz.

Paper-I Ayurveda carrying 100 Questions of Multiple Choice. (100 Marks).

Paper-II Research Methodology, Latest Research in Ayurveda and Medicinal Plants Sector carrying 100 Questions of Multiple Choice.(100 Marks).

The Candidates found eligible will be called for the Test. Further details on the Fellowship Programme,

Application Form etc. can be downloaded from the Website of this Institute www.nia.nic.in

The filled Application Form along with attested copies of all the relevant documents should reach this Institute by 20-10-2008 along with a Fee of Rs.500 for General and OBC and Rs.300 for SC, ST and PH Candidates in the form of a Demand Draft drawn in favour of “Director, National Institute of Ayurveda” and payable at Jaipur. The envelop should superscribe Application for SRF(Ayurved).

PROF. MAHESH CHANDRA SHARMA - DIRECTOR

Dated 15-9-2008

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Two-Year full time Residential Post-Graduate Programme for Careers in Banking and Financial Services Industry

Admission 2009 – 2011 (Batch VII)

Established in 1969 as an autonomous institution by the Reserve Bank of India in consultation with the Government of India, NIBM is the apex institution for research, training and consultancy in banking and finance. NIBM has earned its pride of place not only in the Indian Financial System but also in the International arena. NIBM has its own campus with all modern educational, institutional and residential facilities. The library with more than 65000 books and 350 journals and periodicals is one of the greatest attractions for the knowledge seekers.

Going by consistent 100 percent placement record of the earlier one-year PGPBF students in major public sector, new generation private sector and foreign banks and extremely positive feedback from the banking & financial services community, PGPBF is moving over to two-year format with enhanced inputs and deeper specialization in Banking & Finance.

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Eligibility Criteria for Post-Graduate Programme in Banking and Finance (PGPBF)

The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA, of any of the Universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an act of parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India. The Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate must entail a minimum of three years of education after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) or equivalent. The basis of computing the percentage obtained by the candidate in the bachelor’s degree would be based on the practice followed by the university/institution from where the candidate has obtained the degree. In case of the candidates being awarded grades/CGPA instead of marks, the equivalence would be based on the equivalence certified by the university/institution from where they have obtained bachelor’s degree. In case the university/institution does not have any scheme for converting CGPA into equivalent marks, the equivalence would be established by NIBM by dividing obtained CGPA with the maximum possible CGPA and multiplying the resultant with 100.

Candidates appearing for the final bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification examination can also apply. Such candidates must produce a certificate from the Principal/Head of the Department/Registrar/Director of the University/ Institution certifying that the candidate has obtained 50% marks or equivalent based on latest available grades/marks. Such candidates, if selected, will be allowed to join the programme provisionally only if they submit a certificate latest by June 30, 2009 from the Principal/Registrar of their college/institute (issued on or before June 30, 2009) stating that they have completed all the requirements (the results may, however, be awaited) for obtaining the bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification on the date of issue of the certificate. Their admission will be confirmed only when they submit the mark sheet and a certificate of having passed the bachelor’s degree/equivalent qualification referred to in the certificate issued by Principal/Registrar of their college/institute. The deadline for submission of the mark sheet and the certificate is December 31, 2009. Non-fulfillment of this condition will automatically result in the cancellation of the provisional admission. NIBM would not allow any candidate to join the programme in case the candidate is unable to complete all the requirements for a bachelor degree on or before June 30, 2009. NIBM would also not offer admission to any candidate after June 30, 2009.

Admission Procedure
Entrance Test : Applicants are required to appear for the COMMON ADMISSION TEST (CAT) conducted by IIMs, which will be held on November 16, 2008.
The CAT Bulletin has to be purchased from designated branches of Bank(s) before August 8, 2008 or from IIMs before August 13, 2008. The CAT announcement and details have appeared in leading newspapers on July 13, 2008. Please read and follow the instructions given in the CAT Bulletin.
Send the filled-in CAT Form to the concerned IIM as indicated in the CAT Bulletin. The concerned IIM will send you the Test Admit Card giving your CAT Registration Number. Please note down this CAT Registration Number carefully and preserve it. The Test Admit Card has to be produced at the CAT Centre.
Indicate your intention of applying to NIBM (non-IIM Institutes) while filling-up the CAT Application Form as well as on the answer sheet for the CAT examination.
The candidates should also apply for PGPBF to NIBM separately.
Application Form for PGPBF : The NIBM application form for PGPBF would be available for sale from August 08 to November 28, 2008. The request for application form and prospectus specifing the name of the candidate, mailing address, e-mail ID, telephone number, accompanied with a Demand Draft of Rs.1000/- drawn in favour of ‘National Institute of Bank Management’, payable at Pune should be addressed to : The Dean, Post-Graduate Programme, National Institute of Bank Management, NIBM Post Office, Kondhwe Khurd, Pune 411 048.

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The duly filled-in application form should be sent to the Dean after you have received the CAT admit card, so as to reach latest by December 04, 2008. A photocopy of the CAT admit card should be attached with the application form. As NIBM uses CAT score for short-listing the candidates, please do not forget to mention the following information in the application form for PGPBF, without which it will not be possible for NIBM to get your CAT score from the IIMs : ♦ CAT Application No. ♦ CAT Registration No. ♦ Centre Code.

IIMs have no role either in the selection process or in the conduct of the programme.

Online Application
NIBM also offers its own Online Application Access System to applicants through its website http:/www.nibmindia.org. You may click on the programme and follow the instructions. Complete your online application only when you have received the CAT details, print a hard copy of the same, affix your recent photograph and put your signature in the space provided and mail the same to the Dean along with a photocopy of your CAT admit card and a crossed demand draft of Rs. 1000/- drawn in favour of ‘National Institute of Bank Management’, payable at Pune, so as to reach us not later than December 04, 2008. The NIBM would not be responsible for any postal delays/losses. The Online Application Access System will close on December 01, 2008.

Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GDPI) : Candidates short listed on the basis of CAT scores will be called for Group Discussion and Personal Interview during Mid-April 2009 at any one of the centres, viz., Pune, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and New Delhi (centres other than Pune are tentative). Such candidates can also find out if they have been short listed for GDPI by visiting our website : http:/www.nibmindia.org. No individual regret letter will be sent to applicants not short listed for GDPI.

Admission Offer : Successful candidates will be intimated of their final selection in the first week of May 2009. The selected candidates must pay the first installment of fees within three weeks from the date of offer of admission, otherwise they would forfeit their seat to the person next on the waiting list.

NIBM website : http:/www.nibmindia.org
Phone : (020) 26716000 ♦ Fax : (020) 26834478 ♦ e-mail : pgpbf@nibmindia.org

The programme is aimed at providing sound exposure on commercial bank financial management issues to the banking practioners and students who intends to pursue a career in the Financial Services Industry.

Duration - November 3, 2008 to January 24, 2009

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1. A prospect means

a) any customer who walks into the bank

b) an employee of the bank

c) a customer who is likely to be interested in bank’s product or service

d) a depositor of the bank’

e) a borrower of the bank

2. A lead means

a) a prospect who is more likely to avail of the Bank’s product

b) a political leader

c) a religious leader

d) a bank chairman

e) None of these

3. Innovation means

a) Compensation

b) inspiration

c) additional perquisites

d) implementing new ideas or new methods

e) None of these

4. A Call means

a) calling on friends

b) calling on bank employees

c) calling on prospective customers

d) to make telephone calls

e) calling on relatives

5. The Traditional Marketing style involves

a) Telemarketing

b) Digital Marketing

c) Indirect Marketing

d) Direct Marketing

e) All of these

6. Modern Method of Marketing include

a) Publicity on the net

b) Advertisement on the net

c) Soliciting business through e-mails

d) Tele marketing

e) All of these

7. A true marketing requires

a) Command and other mindset

b) Control Mindset

c) Passive mindset

d) Active mindset

e) None of these

8. Which of the following sentences is true?

a) Marketing is not required in a Buyers’ Market

b) Marketing is not required in a Sellers’s market

c) Marketing is not required due to competition

d) Marketing is not required due to liberalization

e) Marketing is not required due to globalisation

9. For effective marketing the salesmen should have which of these qualities?

a) Creativity

b) Team spirit

c) Motivation

d) Effective communication skills

e) All of these

10. Market information means

a) Knowledge of shops and bazaars

b) Knowledge of shopping malls

c) Knowledge of customer profile and product mix

d) knowledge of various languages

e) None of these

11. Market Research is needed for

a) checking the market area

b) checking the right product to be sold

c) making proper marketing decisions

d) deciding right time to sell

e) All of these

12. Which of the following statement is true

a) Marketing makes the company to go into loss due to higher expenses

b) Marketing is not required in profit making companies

c) Marketing sharpens the minds of the employees

d) Marketing is a time bound seasonal function

e) Marketing is a waste of time

13. Marketing plan helps in

a) better lead generation

b) better systems

c) better results

d) improved balance sheet

e) better customer service

14. If Marketing is done effectively which of the following is not required?

a) Advertisement

b) Publicity

c) Market Research

d) Market Segmentation

e) None of these

15. Motivation means

a) Inspiring employees to perform better

b) Better communication skills

c) Sales Coaching

d) Market Research

e) None of these

16. In a Selling Process in today’s world?

a) Only standard products are sold

b) No customization required

c) the seller need not have product knowledge

d) the seller should aim at customer satisfaction

e) only quantum of sales matters

17. Find the true statement

a) Marketing is a waste of the employees’ time

b) Marketing is not required in India due to its vast population

c) Marketing involves additional work

d) Marketing involves team work

e) Marketing is not required today due to IT advancement

18. A Target market is

a) entire country

b) entire city

c) entire globe

d) that which consists of customers who need the identified product

e) all of these

19. Sales forecasting involves

a) Sales Planning

b) Sales Pricing

c) Distribution Channels

d) Consumer tastes

e) All of these

20. Which of the following product is being sold under the brand name ZODIAC

a) Shirts

b) Ties

c) Both A and B

d) Liberty

21. SWIFT - cars are being manufactured by

a) DCM

b) Maruti

c) Premier Automobiles

d) Hyundai

22. With you all the way is the slogan of

a) Vodafone

b) SBI

c) ICICI

d) Raymonds

23. Which company used the slogan “The complete Man”

a) DCM

b) GRASIM

c) RAYMONDS

d) VIMAL

24. Which brand uses the slogan “Made for each other” for its cigarettes?

a) Cavenders

b) Four Square

c) Red & White

d) Wills

25. Cross Selling means

a) Identifying customer needs

b) matching the products to customer needs

c) convincing the customers of product benefits

d) responding to questions and objections of customers

e) all of these

ANSWERS

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6th_pay-commission-report-hindi

revised

The Union cabinet had approved the recommendations of the sixth pay panel suggestions on 14 August and had made several improvements over the original suggestions made by the central pay panel.

The notification means that the central government employees are all set to receive the revised pay as approved by the government from September 1, giving a much needed relief to central government employees who like others have been hit hard by increasing inflation and spiraling prices.

The implementation of the pay panel recommendations would require huge amount of money that experts say would increase the deficit. The financial implications in 2008-09 on account of the implementation of the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission as modified by the Cabinet will be around Rs.15700 crore on the Central Budget and Rs.6400 crore on the Railway Budget

It is being said that modification of the Pay Commission award will cost the exchequer an additional Rs 5,000 crore towards annual wages and Rs 6,000 crore towards arrears, said Expenditure Secretary Sushma Nath.

The notification issued by the government today says, “With regard to fixation of pay in the revised pay bands, the basic pay drawn as on 1.1.2006 on the existing fifth CPC pay scales will be multiplied by a factor of 1.86 and then rounded off to next multiple of 10. this will be the pay in the revised running pay band. Grade pay as approved by the corresponding to the pre-revised pay scale will then be added to the pay in the revised pay band. The total of pay in the pay band and grade pay will be the revised basic pay as on 1.1.2006.

Increment: rate of annual increment will be modified from 2.5% recommended by the commission to 3% and the rate of variable increment for high achievers in PB-3 will be 4% instead of 3.5% recommended by the commission.

Campus restriction for grant of transport allowance will be removed. Consequently employees living in campuses will also be eligible for transport allowance. Further transport allowance for the employees at the lowest levels will be increased to Rs 600 from existing Rs 400 in A-1/A class cities and Rs 400 from existing Rs 300 in other towns.

Three up gradation will be granted under assured career progression (ACP) scheme at 10, 20 and 30 years as per the modified ACP scheme recommended by the commission. ACP scheme will also be applicable to group A employees.

After 4 years of regular services in the entry grade of Rs 4800 in PB-2 officers belonging to Delhi and Andaman and Nicobar Islands police service will be granted the non-functional grade of Rs 5400 in PB3 and not in PB-2.

After 4 years of regular service in the section officer/ private secretary/equivalent grade of Rs 4800 grade pay in PB-2 officers of central secretariat service, central secretariat stenographers service and other similarly placed HQ services will be granted the non-functional grade of Rs 5400 in PB3 and not in PB-2.

The commission’s recommendation regarding payment of arrears has been modified to the extent that the arrears will be paid in cash in two installments - first installment of 40% during the current financial year 2008-09 and the remaining 60 percent in the next financial year 2009-10.

Notification of sixth pay commission exhibits huge anomalies and differences in pay enhancements of class III &class II. Anomalies are as follows:-
1) IN class I grade pay has been exorbitantly changed but same has not been done for class III & class II. For example grade pay of class I of 6100 has been changed to 6600, 6600 to 7600 7600 to 8700, 9000to 10000, 11000 to %of whole structure and 12000.
2) Class I employees will get to additional increment on promotion but the same are not available for class III & class II employees.
3) Pay band of all class one has been exorbitantly enhanced but poor class III & class II has been provided to live on bras and salt to survive in this great inflationary 13% economy.

What are your reasons for wanting to study in the United States?

Which universities will meet your needs?

Will you need financial assistance?

Find out application and financial aid deadlines. This will affect when you take the standardized tests required for admission since test results must reach admissions offices no later than these deadlines. The tests should be taken in advance of submitting university application forms.

Register to take standardized tests if required by the universities to which you are applying.

Begin narrowing down your choices of schools to approximately 10 to 20 institutions.

12 MONTHS PRIOR to enrollment, complete the following (months indicated are estimates, based on fall enrollment):

AUGUST
Contact universities for application and financial aid forms and catalogs.
Obtain test registration forms to take the TOEFL and SAT I and SAT II, if necessary.

SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER
Continue narrowing down your choice of schools. While some students apply to more, 5 to 10 well-researched choices are sufficient.
Request an official transcript from your school.
Request letters of recommendation from your teachers.
Submit completed application forms (for admission as well as financial aid).
Double check that transcripts and references have been sent.
Take the necessary admissions tests.

JANUARY – APRIL
University application deadlines must be met; note that these are for regular admission — early admission deadlines will be sooner.

APRIL – JUNE
Letters of acceptance or rejection arrive. Decide which university to attend, notify the admissions office of your decision, complete and return any forms they require.
Send letters of regret to those universities you turn down.
Organize finances: arrange to transfer funds to a U.S. bank; make sure you have funds for travel and expenses on arrival.
Finalize arrangements for housing and medical insurance with your university.

JUNE – AUGUST

Use information from your Form I-20 or DS-2019 to fill out the SEVIS Form I-901 and pay the $100 required SEVIS fee (see SEVIS information for description of SEVIS form and fee).
Upon receipt of your I-20 and SEVIS I-901 payment receipt, apply to your nearest U.S. embassy or consulate for a visa. This should be as far in advance of your departure date as possible (see “Visas”).

Make travel arrangements.
Contact the International Student Office at your university with details of your arrival plans, and confirm details of any orientation for new students held by the university.
Requesting Application Materials

Because of the work, and the costs, involved in putting together a good application, most students limit their applications to between four and seven colleges. However, you can request information from as many universities as you like, keeping in mind any postage costs you may have to pay. You may have a clear idea of exactly which schools you will be applying to and request information only from those. Or you may prefer to request information from between 10 and 20 schools that you believe meet your needs, and then narrow down your list once you have read through the catalogs, application forms, and other information you receive.

If you have access to the Internet, you will find that many U.S. universities also put their college catalogs onto their websites, and some have even stopped printing paper copies. Many also have on-line application forms that can be completed on the computer and sent back to the university electronically, or the forms can be downloaded and printed. If there is an on-line application, you should use it. This is the quickest method for submitting your application. If you can download the application, appropriate parts of the catalog, and other information from a college’s website, you will not need to contact the school directly. Also, college websites increasingly offer other features, such as video tours of their campuses.

If you do not have access to the Internet and need printed copies of application materials and catalogs, contact each university by writing a letter or by sending a fax or e-mail request separately to each school. Include the information detailed in the section below, “What to Include,” in your written request. Or, you may prefer to submit a preliminary application form instead; contact your nearest EducationUSA information and advising center for copies of these forms.

Due to the cost of mailing to other countries, you may receive a shortened version of course listings, and you may be asked to pay if you require the entire catalog. Check to see if your information or advising center has copies of catalogs you need. If you do not receive, or cannot find, all the information you require, write or e-mail again to the international undergraduate admissions office and ask the specific questions you wish to have answered.

E-mail is an easy way to obtain an application and other materials, and U.S. universities are usually quick to respond. However, sometimes you may need to make a telephone call to follow up on a particular item. In that case, send a fax or e-mail ahead of time, telling the appropriate person that you will be telephoning, when you will call, and what you wish to discuss.

When to Send Your Inquiry

Send your first inquiry approximately 12 months before you plan to enroll. Give yourself sufficient time for possible delays in international mailings, especially if you are posting applications or requesting information in November or December when the high volume of holiday mail will often double the length of time mail takes to reach its destination.

Where to Send Your Inquiry

Address your requests for information to the Office of International Undergraduate Admissions. Be brief but clear in your request. Be sure to include the full zip (postal) code for the institution on the envelope to ensure that your letter reaches its destination as quickly as possible. You may also send these inquiries by e-mail.

What to Include

• name, address, age, and nationality (always be consistent in the spelling of your name and address);
• your secondary school diploma or examination results that you have obtained or that you will obtain;
• any postsecondary study you have undertaken (if applicable);
• the degree and subject you would like to major in (if known), and the proposed starting date;
• how you expect to finance your studies — if you need financial assistance from the university, inquire about the possibilities;
• results of TOEFL, SAT, and any other admissions tests, if already taken.

U.S. Visa and Immigration-Related Information

We are delighted that you are interested in studying in the United States, and we hope that you will be able to do so. Here is some information about student and other types of visas that we hope you will find useful as you plan for your academic program. Important questions about visas:

1. What is a Visa?

A visa allows a foreign citizen to travel to a U.S. port-of entry and request permission from the U.S. immigration officer to enter the United States. It does not guarantee entry into the U.S. For more information about the definition of a visa, as well as policies and procedures regarding visas, please visit Destination USA.

2. What type of visa do I need to become an academic student in the United States?

Most non-U.S. citizens who wish to study in the United States will seek an F-1 (non-immigrant) student visa, but there are other visa types that are sometimes authorized for those who study in the U.S. Here is a short description of the different visa types that involve study:

F-1, or Student Visa: This visa is the most common for those who wish to engage in academic studies in the United States. It is for people who want to study at an accredited U.S. college or university or to study English at a university or intensive English language institute.

J-1, or Exchange Visitor: This visa is for people who will be participating in an exchange visitor program in the U.S. The “J” visa is for educational and cultural exchange programs.
M-1, or Student Visa: This visa is for those who will be engaged in non-academic or vocational study or training at an institution in the U.S.

3. Applying for a Visa – Key Points to Keep in Mind

In order to apply for a visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate, you must first have a SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System)-generated document (either an I-20 or DS-2019) issued by a U.S. college or university or Department of State-designated sponsor organization. You will be required to submit this form when you apply for a visa. The U.S. academic institution or program sponsor will provide you with the appropriate SEVIS-generated form only when you have been academically admitted to the institution or accepted as a participant in an exchange program. The institution or program sponsor will also send you additional information about applying for the appropriate visa, as well as other guidance about beginning your academic program in the United States.

Once you have all the required documentation, you may apply for the visa, even if you do not intend to begin your program of study for several months. It is best to apply early for the visa to make sure that there is sufficient time for visa processing.

Planning Ahead for the Visa Process, Not Just Your Academic Admission

One of the most important things you can do to ensure that you will be able to arrive in time for the start of your educational program in the United States is to plan well in advance, not only for the academic portion of your U.S. program, but also for the visa process. This means you will need to request and receive the appropriate visa-qualifying document (either an I-20 or DS-2019) from the U.S. institution or program sponsor well in advance of your planned departure to the United States. You will also need to make an appointment for your visa interview. Please consult the U.S. Embassy or Consulate nearest you to find out how long it may take to get an appointment.

Applying for a Visa – Key Points to Keep in Mind

Among the things you’ll need to do is pay the SEVIS fee, pay the visa processing fee (the procedure will differ from one U.S. Embassy/Consulate to another, so visit the website of the U.S. Embassy, and make an appointment for the visa interview (again, procedures will differ, so visit the website of the U.S. Embassy). You should also make sure you have all the documentation you will need when you go for the interview, including the visa-qualifying document (I-20 or DS-2019), financial support documents, proof of payment of the SEVIS and visa fees, and a completed visa application form. Ensure that you complete the visa application correctly by following the Department of State website procedures carefully.

Key Information about Visas and Entering the United States

There are two additional bits of information that are useful to know. The first is that the U.S. Embassy/Consulate cannot issue a visa more than 120 days before the actual start of the program in the United States. However, visa applicants are encouraged to apply for their visa as soon as they are prepared to do so. Thus, if the college or university to which you have been admitted states on the I-20 or DS-2019 that the program will start on September 1, a visa cannot be issued before June 1. Second, even if you have been issued a visa to enter the United States, you will not be allowed to enter the country more than 30 days before the start of your program, if you are an initial entry student. Returning students do not have this requirement. Using the earlier example, if the program of study starts on September 1, you will not be permitted to enter the United States until August 1 or later.

4. Where can I find more information about the visa application process in my country?

Most of the procedures and requirements for applying for the various types of student visas, as well as for the Exchange Visitor visa are standardized and are described at the websites behind the “learn more” links provided above. Some procedures vary from country to country, for example, how to pay the visa application processing fee and how to make an appointment for an interview. For details on applying for a Student or Exchange Visitor visa in the country in which you are located, please visit the U.S. Embassy or Consulate nearest you.

5. What is SEVIS?

The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), administered by the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is an Internet-based system that maintains data on foreign students and exchange visitors before and during their stay in the United States. For more information about the SEVIS program, visit the ICE website.

In order to enroll students from other nations, U.S. colleges and universities must be approved by the School Certification Branch of the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). Most U.S. institutions of higher education have received this approval.

6. What happens when I arrive in the U.S.?

Arriving & Studying in the U.S. - Immigration Related Information

U.S. immigration law governs the entry of all visitors to the United States, including students and exchange visitors. It details what they are authorized to do during their stay in the country. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is the agency responsible for ensuring that these visitors comply with U.S. law and regulations. When you arrive in the United States, you, too, will come under the authority of the Department of Homeland Security, and one of the three units within DHS responsible for non-U.S. citizens: the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection; the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement; and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Bureau.

On your plane to the U.S. or when you arrive in the U.S., you will receive a Form I-94 (Arrival-Departure Record). Please safeguard this form; it contains the official record of your stay in the United States. For more information about arriving in the U.S., see, “Arriving at a U.S. Port of Entry — What a Student can Expect,” or, “Arriving at a U.S. Port of Entry — What an Exchange Visitor can Expect,” on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) website.

To obtain answers to questions you may have regarding your stay in the United States (for example, travel outside the United States, employment, and much more) visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website. After you arrive in the U.S., you may wish to direct your questions to the office at your educational institution that is responsible for services to international students. This office should be able to provide you with the answer(s) you need or refer you to a person or office that can.

What to Do When You Arrive at the College or University in the U.S.

Once you arrive on campus, you should report immediately to the office that is responsible for assisting international students and scholars. It may be called the Office of International Services, the Office of International Education, the International Programs Office, or some other similar name. Whatever the name, however, that office can help you with any questions or concerns you may have about immigration rules and regulations. Moreover, that office must report your arrival within the SEVIS system. If this report is not submitted, you may be considered to be in violation of your status in the United States, so be sure to make the international student office one of your first stops on campus.

We hope that this information has been helpful to you, and we wish you good luck as you prepare your plan to study in the United States.

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Click here for US Visa policy and how to get a VISA

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Click here for Websites of U.S. Embassies, Consulates, and Diplomatic Missions

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Click herefor Student and Exchange Visitor Program Approved Schools

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It is expected that units of NIFT would start functioning at Kannur, Bhopal, Shillong and Patna in 2008.

•National Institute of Design (NID), Paldi, Ahmedabad – 380 007

NID is a unique centre of excellence dealing with a wide variety of design programmes.

•NIFT-TEA Knitwear Fashion Institute, Tirupur – 641 606

•Pearl Academy of Fashion, 82, Sterling Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 600 034

•Institute of Design, 134, Boxwood Offices, Nungambakkam High Road, Chennai – 600 034

•Apparel Training and Design Centres sponsored by Apparel Export Promotion Council, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India

The centres function at 39 centres, including Bangalore, Chennai, Dharmapuri, Gundlapochampally (Andhra Pradesh), Hyderabad, Kolar, Perambalur (Tamil Nadu), Tirupur, Thiruvananthapuram and Tumkur.

•Apeejay Institute of Design, 54, Tughlaqabad Institutional Area, New Delhi – 110 062

•National Institute of Fashion Design, Chandigarh – 160 009

•Wigan and Leigh College, Nehru Place, New Delhi – 110 019

•J.D. Institute of Fashion Technology, Hauz Khas, New Delhi – 110 016

•Polytechnic for Women, South Extension Part – I, New Delhi – 110 049

•VNF Institute of Fashion Designing, Matunga (E), Mumbai – 400 019

•Polytechnic for Women, A3, South Extension Part I, Ring Road, New Delhi – 110 049

•International Institute of Fashion Technology, H-12, South Extension Part I, New Delhi – 110 049

•The Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology, Mohali – 160 055

It is now accepted that people will have several career changes in their working lifetime. As individuals develop and grow, their aspirations and goals change, and they need new challenges. This may be a new career, or a change in direction for a small business, but the process of change is essentially the same.

1. Find out what you really want to do

What are your priorities for the change? Do you want more time with family, different working conditions or more money? Do you want to change the direction of your business, or change your role in it? What do you love doing and how could you incorporate that into a new direction? Spend time asking yourself these questions and identify a clear goal.

2. Plan

Sketch out the steps you need to get to your goal so you can visualise the path. It could be a few lines to show your commitment or a multi-page business plan, but you need something concrete that lays out what you will do and when. This will help to keep you focussed in a general direction, although you may change your mind about the specifics along the way. Career change can often take longer than you expect and you may also need to work out a budget.

3. Research

Before you make any bold moves, find out about your chosen path. Talk to people who have already taken the steps you have. Find a mentor, or pay for professional advice if necessary. Research job or business opportunities in this area and make sure you understand the practicalities of what it will be like in the future state.

4. Retrain and develop new skills

You may need to do some training or development to get to your new career. This can be an exciting and challenging time as you learn new skills and formulate the details of your plan. This step often takes time and money, but will give you the boost you need to make the change.

5. Try it out

Find an opportunity to try out your new career in a low risk way. This may be as voluntary work, or working from home on your business while still in the day job. It may be changing your role in your own business for a short period of time, while people adjust to the new way. Testing the water in this way will give you the confidence to continue, and also to make any changes to your plan at this stage. Remember you always have the choice to change your mind!

6. Commitment and persistence

These underpin the whole process, as often significant career change can take some time and it is easy to just stick with what you have. Remember why it is important to you to achieve the change. How will you feel if you don’t make it this time?

7. Break Out!

Make the change, even if the timing is not perfect. Celebrate how far you have come!

Joanna Penn is the author of the book “How to Enjoy Your Job”. Packed full of strategies, ideas and tips to help you enjoy your job and your life now! Get your FREE e-workbook from http://www.HowToEnjoyYourJob.com

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