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F-1 Student Advising: Intermediate

Elevate your advanced F-1 advising expertise through intensive training that tackles complex cases, aligns federal regulations with campus policies, and implements best practices for consistent institutional compliance. Find out more!
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Filing Academic H-1B Petitions

A foundational overview for professionals new to the H-1B petition process. Learn key regulatory information from experts in the field who provide guidance and insights into the common pitfalls that come with these petitions. This workshop helps you prepare the petition and also learn model
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Gaining J Designation Approval

In this Express Course, participants will learn about the Department of State’s J Designation in order to prepare your organization’s DS-3036 application package.
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Immigration Regulations: Where to Find Them, How to Use Them

David Fosnocht, NAFSA's director of immigration practice resources, shares insights on how to find and use regulations accurately in your reasoning and decisionmaking. Using advising examples, he will show how to elicit relevant facts, overcome common misunderstandings, and identify applicable rules
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J-1 Advising for Beginners

Build essential J-1 advising skills through foundational training in federal regulations, SEVIS reporting requirements, and practical compliance strategies designed specifically for new Responsible Officers (RO) and Alternate Responsible Officers (ARO). Take the next step!
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J-1 Advising: Getting Started

This self-paced e-Learning course provides a general overview of the fundamentals needed to advise J-1 Exchange Visitors to help them maintain their status during their stay in the United States. You will learn regulatory terminology, concepts and the documentation needed for orientation, SEVIS
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J-1 Advising: Intermediate

Sharpen your advanced J-1 advising expertise through analysis of complex case studies, regulatory interpretation strategies, and institutional policy development designed for experienced Responsible Officers seeking to enhance their decision-making capabilities. Learn more!
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Principles of Nonresident Alien Tax Compliance

Increase your knowledge of nonresident tax compliance with this comprehensive overview. All of the critical tax concepts are included as well as model practices on how to build a collaborative team across your campus to support student, scholar, and institutional compliance. Learn from experts in
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Releasing Records to the Government: FERPA and Other Key Factors

The government is closely analyzing the data you provide, paying attention to your international students and faculty, and planning visits. When federal agents come calling, is your campus equipped to handle requests for information in a way that meets your legal obligations to the government and
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