This self-paced 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 reporting, and other administrative requirements.
This course is for new international students and scholar advisers, admissions staff, and those who would like to understand the basics of the Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) role.
- Interpret and apply J-category immigration regulations to a variety of exchange visitor categories and situations.
- Advise exchange visitors on J program requirements to acquire and maintain status through potential program changes such as extension, transfer, matriculation, and termination.
- Facilitate the administrative requirements of the J-1 program including forms and documentation, the bars, SEVIS reporting, and orientation.
Learning Objectives
- Interpret and apply J-category immigration regulations to a variety of exchange visitor categories and situations.
- Advise exchange visitors on J program requirements to acquire and maintain status through potential program changes such as extension, transfer, matriculation, and termination.
- Facilitate the administrative requirements of the J-1 program including forms and documentation, the bars, SEVIS reporting, and orientation.
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Ready to start learning? When you register, you will have 60 days to experience your content when it's convenient for you! Look for your access link in your registration receipt, on your MyNAFSA page, or by going directly to the learning portal.
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Build Your Competencies
NAFSA International Education Professional Competencies 2.0 outline the abilities, skills, and foundational knowledge necessary for successful international educators. Learn more about NAFSA Competencies 2.0.
This learning content targets the competency categories of Compliance Management and Recruitment, Enrollment, and Advising.
Course Information
This digital course is designed to provide you with asynchronous, self-paced learning where you will complete approximately three hours of interactive content. It is on-demand and available immediately after purchase. This course is divided into four (6) modules, and as a learner, you will have the exceptional opportunity to engage with our subject matter experts, known as NAFSA’s e-Learning Deans, that will be monitoring the discussion boards and will support you throughout the course. Our e-Learning Deans will also be able to address any situation you are currently facing, as well as provide insights to your peers.
- Duration of Access: 60 days from the date of registration.
- Time Commitment: 60 minutes per module.
- Level: Introductory.
- Course Type: On-Demand, self-guided.
Course Components
Module 1: Introduction to the Course
Module 2: SEVIS
Module 3: Pre-arrival and Arrival
Module 4: Ongoing Events
Module 5: 212(e) and the Bars
Module 6: Program Changes
About NAFSA e-Learning Dean
Mary Alurwar
