International Admissions Organizational Structures
In this live discussion, IEM professionals examined several organizational structures used in international admissions management. Panelists considered international centers, domestic admissions offices, English language institutes, and admissions offices that work with third-party organizations
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Enhancing ISSS Advising: The Role of AI in Streamlining Processes
In this live discussion, panelists explored the transformative impact of generative artificial intelligence on academic immigration offices. As universities and research institutions increasingly rely on global talent, the need for efficient and effective immigration processes has never been greater
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Unlocking Success: The Importance of Professional Development in International Education with the IEPC
This session highlighted the transformative power of ongoing professional development in building successful careers and institutions. Drawing from their own experiences, our expert panelists discussed the critical role of continuous learning, sharing real-life success stories and examples of how
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USCIS: Current Issues
Since USCIS officials were unable to participate in-person in the 2024 NAFSA regional conferences, NAFSA proposed recording a session featuring USCIS officials to serve as a supplement to the agency-focused regional conference sessions. NAFSA’s Current Issues Sessions Working Group gathered your
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Supporting Faculty Involvement in Internationalization
On October 8, 2024, NAFSA’s International Education Leadership Knowledge Community team held an informative panel discussing successful practices and models focused on faculty engagement. Faculty are at the heart of internationalization, yet it remains a perennial challenge on most campuses to
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Driving Innovation: Advancing Academic-Industry Partnerships through the BridgeUSA J-1 STEM Research Initiative
This Webinar was cohosted with the Alliance for International Exchange, with collaboration from Cultural Vistas. As part of the CHIPS for America Act, the Department of State’s BridgeUSA program launched the J-1 STEM Research Initiative to help boost domestic tech manufacturing and innovation in the
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Cultivating Excellence for Employment-Based Scholar Processing: Model Practices
This panel discussion outlined different approaches to developing an effective set of standard operating procedures and workflow with different types of software, communication with campus partners, scholars, and outside counsel in processing employment-based petitions. The content is relevant to
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Resources for Compliance Management in Education Abroad
Comprehensive resources on Regulatory Practice for Education Abroad.
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Regulatory Perspectives: Student Visas Recap
NAFSA members joined NAFSA staffers David Fosnocht and Steve Springer for a discussion of student visas. We briefly discussed the legal framework, described key interpretive and practice issues, and discussed NAFSA’s recent liaison with the Department of State. NAFSA Members de-briefed the 2024 peak
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Recruit, Retain and Reimagine: Navigating Model Practices and Tools for ISSS Managers
In this discussion, ISSS managers share innovative strategies for building and retaining a strong team. They explore creative approaches to filling open positions and methods to recruit from diverse talent pools. Panelists also examine ways to foster staff engagement while achieving departmental
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