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Hiring International Employees: Model Practices and Key Topics in Creating an Immigration Sponsorship Program

If your institution is facing the creation or reevaluation of immigration sponsorship policies for the hiring of international employees, this comprehensive resource offers detailed information on commonly used visa categories, best practices for creating or refining policy, the benefits and challenges of sponsorship, and much more.

Mar 14, 2013
International Tax Identification Number (ITIN) Application Process

Tax filing generally sparks questions about ITINs. Find out more about ITIN procedures and how you can provide assistance in filing these applications with IRS.

Feb 27, 2013
Live Collegial Conversation - Advising J-1 Scholars and Their Hosts

New to J Exchange Visitor scholar advising? Have some questions you would like answered? Join our panelist who are experienced with J-1 Exchange Visitor Scholar issue for a live, online chat.

Feb 14, 2013
NAFSA KC-ISSS Comprehensive Internationalization: A Staff Development Resource

This KC-ISSS resource is a staff development tool for International Student and Scholar Offices. The presentation offers useful tips and talking points and is provided as a template for ISSS managers and directors to help emphasize the role of ISSS staff in achieving Comprehensive Internationalization.

Nov 26, 2012
NAFSA KCISS Practice Resource Health Insurance and Health Care for Your International Students and Scholars This KC-ISSS practice resource provides basic information meant to help advisers address the unique needs of the international community in the context of health insurance and health care. Oct 23, 2012
Electronic and Print Advertisements for College and University Teachers

This resource presents basic rules, factors, and logistical recommendations for using ads in an electronic professional journal under the PERM regulations for college and university teachers.

Mar 12, 2012
Useful Resources on Naturalization Advisers may occasionally find themselves fielding inquiries about U.S. citizenship and the naturalization process. Since this is not a part of regular job functions, many advisers will not know the answers, but may want to provide general information. This resource provides some basic information as well as links to other sources. Feb 23, 2012
Comprehensive Resource on Crisis Management for the International Student and Scholar Services Office

The Knowledge Community for International Student & Scholar Services (KC ISSS) Task Force on Crisis Management was charged with creating a comprehensive resource for professionals in international student and scholar services to assist them when working through crisis situations

May 27, 2011
Top Ten Tips for Managing the H-1B Petition Process

The following tips build upon practices already in use in the day to day filing of H peitions and do not take the place of basic filing information, compliance and immigration information.

May 23, 2011
Ready or Not, We're Here! The New Generation of Professionals in International Student and Scholar Services This resource will uncover ways to empower ISSS offices to develop a management strategy for working with and providing training and mentoring for these profession als new to the field. May 17, 2011
Collegial Conversation: J Student Intern Category, Part II

Three colleagues who contributed to the original J-1 Student Intern category resource in 2009 have now provided an update about their experiences with their program.   Their insight into the development of institutional policies and practices as well as challenges and tips is valuable to institutions still working through the mechanics of how to implement the J-1 Student Intern category on their home campuses.

Mar 07, 2011
Responding to a Crisis in a Student's/Scholar's Home Country Crises in a student's or scholar's home country may be political, social, economic, environmental, or health-related. Floods, tsunamis, earthquakes, political upheaval and war throughout the world can cause enormous stress for those affected. Mar 07, 2011
Form I-129 Export Control Attestation Practice Resource

All H-1B, H-1B1 Chile/Singapore, L1 and O-1A petitions Use of the new Form I-129 ("Rev. 01/11/11") became effective on December 23, 2010. However, completion of "Part 6: Certification Regarding the Release of Controlled Technology or Technical Data to Foreign Persons in the United States" is required beginning February 20, 2011.

Feb 14, 2011
Managing The Transition From CIP 2000 to CIP 2010 Codes In SEVIS

This resource  provides helpful background on managing the transition from CIP 2000 to CIP 2010 codes in SEVIS, which is planned as part of SEVIS Release 6.6, currently scheduled for imlementation on October 29, 2010.

Oct 12, 2010
Date Calculators for Immigration Processing

The Date Calculator for Immigration Processing was a Knowledge Community for International Student and Scholar Services (KCISSS) resource developed to assist advisors in determining "validation report" deadlines. The tool was last revised in 2010.

Sep 21, 2010
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