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New ICE Public Advocate an Important and Welcome Resource It’s startling—and a little scary—how little some members of Congress seem to know about the laws they write. The hysterical reaction of some to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Napolitano’s

Comprehensive Immigration Reform What Is It? Why Are We For It?In 2004, NAFSA’s Board of Directors authorized the association to engage in the emerging debate over comprehensive immigration reform (CIR). We entered this debate because we believed three things. First,

Foreign Language Learning Critical Skills for a Fast Moving WorldBy David Dinneen I have been retired for over ten years, and I must admit that I have taken full advantage of not being on the front lines writing and speaking

Strategies for Managing a Mid Career TransitionBy Martin Tillman What is a mid career transition and how do you know when you're in it? Let's say that mid career refers to a 10 to 15 year period after starting work

Rick Steves on Study Abroad It’s Necessity, Not LuxuryIn his opinion article “Study abroad is necessity, not luxury” in today’s USA Today, travel writer and public television host Rick Steves makes a strong case for why study abroad is a

The Importance of StaffersBy Rebecca Bacon As any professional knows, hard work gets you far, but networking gets you even farther. At a recent visit to the Capitol Building in Atlanta, my colleagues and I had the privilege to meet

Mission Accomplished A Way Forward on Immigration ReformIn 1966, when America was becoming bogged down in the Vietnam War—a problem seemingly as intractable as the immigration problem seems today—Sen. George Aiken of Vermont proposed a novel solution. He said we

Why I Attended Advocacy Day My Student with One NameAshley Johnson I have numerous international students sit across my desk daily all with different backgrounds and stories to tell. Sometimes, as immigration advisors, we are accused of being too focused

Always an Advocate Running into Newt Gingrich in New HampshireBy Vincent C. Schaff If you have a passion for your work, advocacy becomes second nature. My wife likes to tell the story of my “Cracker Barrel presentation.” We were on

New Hampshire It Isn’t Just for Early Election Results AnymoreDuring the month of November, New Hampshire often receives attention for being one of the first states to hold presidential primaries, but this month international educators focused their attention on the