NAFSA Practice Advisory: Managing the 30-Day Post-Completion OPT Filing Deadline
USCIS Service Centers are consistently denying post-completion OPT applications received beyond the regulatory deadline of 30 days after the DSO updated SEVIS with the OPT recommendation. This practice resource describes the issues involved, to help schools implement procedures to ensure that
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Immigration Basics: FAQ for Academic Advisors advising International Students
ISSS offices may use this template for creating their own institutional FAQ on immigration basics to share with academic advisers who often need to be aware of certain unique advising needs of international students. Tailor the FAQ to your institution and share with those on campus who may meet with
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Summary of U.S. Education
An accredited institution of higher education has been reviewed by one of the eight regional accreditation entities in the United States. The review is an exhaustive process that ensures academic integrity and quality.
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Electronic and Print Advertisements for College and University Teachers
This resource presents basic rules, factors, and logistical recommendations for using ads in an electronic professional journal under the PERM regulations for college and university teachers.
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Useful Resources on Naturalization
Advisers may occasionally find themselves fielding inquiries about U.S. citizenship and the naturalization process. Since this is not a part of regular job functions, many advisers will not know the answers, but may want to provide general information. This resource provides some basic information
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Before, During and After a Crisis: Questions to Ask
Questions to ask before, during and after a crisis.
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Top Ten Tips for Managing the H-1B Petition Process
The following tips build upon practices already in use in the day to day filing of H peitions and do not take the place of basic filing information, compliance and immigration information.
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Bibliography on Mentoring, Training and Generational Differences
A list of publications used to compile "Ready or Not, We're Here! The New Generation of Professionals in International Student and Scholar Services."
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Ready or Not, We're Here! The New Generation of Professionals in International Student and Scholar Services
This resource will uncover ways to empower ISSS offices to develop a management strategy for working with and providing training and mentoring for these profession als new to the field.
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Pell Grants Status
The measure signed into law in April to fund the federal government through the remainder of the 2011 fiscal year included the elimination of year round PELL. The legislation permanently cancels the year round PELL program that was established as
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