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.
Immigration Tools for the 2012 NAFSA Annual Conference & ExpoMay 21, 2012
Tools to Get the Most Out of Immigration Sessions at the 2012 NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo in Houston, Texas
Visit NAFSA's Immigration at the Conference Portal Page for immigration updates and an overview of the conference sessions focusing on U.S. immigration matters. Use it to plan your annual conference schedule and become conversant with the immigration topics that are on people's minds. In prior years, this information has been delivered in a single session at the beginning of the conference, and if you missed it, you missed out.
This year we'll be presenting virtually instead, so you can prepare for the conference in advance. Resources include: printable lists of immigration sessions and workshops; a narrated immigration update presentation; a detailed immigration update handout; a handy immigration session notebook to keep track of what you learn at the sessions, and a glossary of acronyms, terms, and concepts. Visit www.nafsa.org/ac12immigration now!
And while in Houston, take a moment to visit with agency representatives at the DHS Pavilion in the Expo Hall!
New International Student and Scholar Regulatory Practice Committee Web Page
NAFSA's International Student and Scholar Regulatory Practice Committee (ISS-RP) is charged with identifying regulatory practice issues that need action through government agency liaison by NAFSA staff, or team members as requested by staff. Read more about this committee on its new Web page and participate in its work through NAFSA's Web-based tool for reporting immigration issues and trends, IssueNet's Report an Issue....
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- Athletes and I-20 Program Start Dates
- New guidance on Confucius Institutes
- Live Collegial Conversation: Recertification
DHS is statutorily required to review F and M schools every two years in order to verify their compliance with recordkeeping and reporting requirements. SEVP began the recertification program in May 2010. Four NAFSA members who have been through the recertification process recently joined us for this live, online chat. They shared their experiences and some best practice tips, and answered many other questions. - How to Prepare for Contact from U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement
How to Prepare for Contact from U.S. Immigration & Customs EnforcementSince September 11, 2001, law enforcement officials from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are more frequently visiting students and schools in search
- 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. - One Stop Shop of ISSS links on web
KCISS One Stop Shop of NAFSA ResourcesJuly 29, 2009 A one stop shop of resources for those new to the field of International Student & Scholar Services or new to NAFSA NAFSA's Knowledge Community for International Student and Scholar Services. - Date calculators for immigration processing
The calculators in this file have been developed as tools to help international students and scholar advisers determine time used and time remaining for various types of immigration eligibility.
