International Student Advising Network

 

Select from a variety of resources developed to help you do your job better, including assistance with understanding immigration regulations, building successful orientation programs, intercultural communications advice, best practices for developing appropriate office policies, and supporting internationalization on your campus.

 

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Lisa Harris
Palo Alto University

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Read the transcript from the recent Collegial Conversation - Advanced F-1 Post Completion OPT Employment Issues

May 20, 2013
Advising F-1 students on their employment options during Post Completion-Optional Practical Training (OPT) is always a hot topic among international student advisors. Have you struggled to answer questions related to unpaid internships, self-employment, or full-time versus part-time employment, or use of Post Completion-OPT while studying? Then read this transcript of a recent collegial conversation that focused on the more challenging aspects of F-1 employment issues, as they relate to Post OPT and gain insights on how to advise more effectively on employment under practical training. ...

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Featured Resources

  • International Student Retention Annotated Bibliography
    This annotated bibliography focuses on research regarding international student retention, intended to provide recommendations and strategies. While there is a considerable amount of literature on international student adjust¬ment, this bibliography looks at the more limited quantitative and qualitative information concerning university efforts that contribute to retention, as well as habits students employ to graduate.
  • 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.
  • Comprehensive Resource on Crisis Management for the International Student and Scholar Services Office
    This resource consists of recommended checklists of action items to consider when dealing with crises involving international students and scholars. The resource includes general guidelines for preparation before, during and after crises.
  • Resources for M-1 Schools
    For those working with M-1 students, finding appropriate resources can be difficult. NAFSA has excellent guidance on M-1 issues contained in its Adviser's Manual including up to date information regarding USCIS and SEVP guidelines for practical training, transfers and extensions. In addition to the Adviser's Manual, the below links are also helpful for those who advise M-1 students.
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