Just in time for the start of the academic year, join a series of discussions led by NAFSA's Consular Affairs Liaison volunteer leaders. From mid-July to mid-August, participate in weekly discussions to refresh your knowledge and approach for study abroad visa advising.
Learning Objectives:
- Update your understanding of study abroad visa regulations and processes, equipping yourself to support students on their educational journeys abroad.
- Develop expertise in visa advising with an eye for establishing guidelines and addressing inquiries with professionalism and accuracy.
- Familiarize yourself with NAFSA's education abroad visa resources to provide valuable assistance to students students navigating the visa application process.
- Develop your compliance management competency as you apply practices that ensure alignment and agreement with policies and law.
Summer Refreshers
Study Abroad Visas Around the World
Wednesday, July 17Refresh your knowledge on the basics of study abroad visa advising with NAFSA’s Consular Affairs Liaison volunteers. Join a discussion led by the World-at-Large CAL team that will feature case studies of countries spanning from the popular to the nontraditional.
Study Abroad Visas for Italy
Wednesday, July 24Refresh your knowledge on study abroad visas for Italy with NAFSA’s Consular Affairs Liaison volunteers. Join a discussion led by the Italy CAL team focused on model practices for supporting your students as they apply for their study abroad visas to Italy. This conversation will feature break-out rooms participants can join for specific discussions by consulate.
Study Abroad Visas for Spain
Wednesday, July 31Refresh your knowledge on study abroad visas for Spain with NAFSA’s Consular Affairs Liaison volunteers. Join a discussion led by the Spain CAL team focused on model practices for supporting your students as they apply for their study abroad visas to Spain. This conversation will feature break-out rooms participants can join for specific discussions by consulate.
Study Abroad Visas for the UK
Wednesday, August 7Refresh your knowledge on study abroad visas for the UK with NAFSA’s Consular Affairs Liaison volunteers. Join a discussion led by the UK CAL team focused on model practices for supporting your students as they apply for their study abroad visas to the UK.
Study Abroad Visas for France
Wednesday, August 14Refresh your knowledge on study abroad visas for France with NAFSA’s Consular Affairs Liaison volunteers. Join a discussion led by the France CAL team focused on model practices for supporting your students as they apply for their study abroad visas to the France.