In its monthly teleconferences, the Education Abroad Regulatory Practice Committee reviews input from the practitioners in the field and recommends action.
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Teleconference - December 2, 2009
Members PresentHeather Thompson (Chair), DeDe Long (VP-PPP), Lynn Elliott, Sue Lewis, Heidi Soneson, Courtney Goike
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Staff Present
Beth Dennis
Input from KC Chair Streams
International Education Leadership: None reported
Teaching Learning Scholarship: None reported
Education Abroad: None reported
Reports / Recommendations from VP-PPP and Chair
- VP-PPP is attending the December meeting of the Board
- Kansas City – Relevant EA approved sessions: Hot Topics in Visas: UK, Best Practices in Education Abroad, OSAC with government representatives
- Update on recruiting – applications have been received for all available positions
Input from Subcommittees / Point People
- Heidi Soneson/Lynn Elliott – See below
Issues Report | Recommended Action |
French immigration/visas residency issues, particularly NY Consulate | Recommend that Consular Liaisons and French Country Coordinator follow up with NY consulate and embassy at request of NAFSA staff. Recommend results to be posted to www.nafsa.org/francevisas |
Students wishing to student-teach in the UK are unsure which visa "tier" to travel under | Recommend that UK consular liaisons request clarification from Entry Clearance Managers. NAFSA staff will follow-up with British Council and UKBA. |
Staff Updates
- WLM – Staff will schedule meeting with offices within the Dept of State