Compliance Management

ESL Pathway Program Q&A with SEVP

In October 2016, SEVP released final guidance on ESL Pathway Programs. Through this Government Connection, attendees learned the definition of a Pathway Program and its differences with conditional admissions.

What Does Having “Required English Proficiency” Mean in International Student Admissions?

IEM SPOTLIGHT NEWSLETTER, VOL. 16, Fall ISSUE - September 2018 By: Marty Bennett, Social Media and International Education Consulting, LLC Many U.S. colleges and universities require English language proficiency from their international students in order to ensure that the

Italian Barile Law

The law known as “Barile Law” has been the subject of discussion for many education abroad professionals. What is the Barile Law? What are the standards for compliance for U.S. institutions? Working with a translation firm, NAFSA provides below a translation of the law which professionals may use or

ISS RP Discusses Extreme Vetting and U.S. Visas

isa revocations and “extreme vetting” are hot topics in NAFSAns’ work with international students, scholars and faculty. In this session, an immigration law expert and former Consular Officer will provide insight into the regulations and policies on visa revocation and the impact of a revocation on

ISS RP Discusses Visa Processing

The Travel Subcommittee of NAFSA’s International Student and Scholar Regulatory Practice Committee (ISS RP) addressed what really happens during a visa interview and why. A former Consular Officer provided a better understanding of the reasons behind visa decisions to better prepare your students

Government Connection: Updates in Sponsored Program Opportunities in Central and Latin America from EducationUSA

EducationUSA is a U.S. Department of State network of over 425 international student advising center in over 175 countries. The network promotes U.S. higher education to students around the world by offering accurate, comprehensive, and current information about opportunities to study at accredited

NAFSA Immigration Review

Homepage for downloading NAFSA's annual Immigration Review.

Government Connection: Improved Consular Safety and Security Messaging

International safety and security for students, faculty, and staff traveling abroad is a top priority for all U.S. colleges and universities many of whom base their programming and travel policies on safety information issued by the U.S. Department of State. With the announcement of a new leveled

International Secondary Schools on Domestic Soil: Whose Educational System Is It, Anyway?

As international credential evaluators, it is becoming increasingly common for us to see academic documents from secondary schools that

Evaluating Three-Year Degrees from Europe: Why Is This Still an Issue?

IEM SPOTLIGHT NEWSLETTER, VOL. 14, Summer ISSUE - August 2017 By: Jessica Stannard, NUFFIC The Bologna Declaration of 1999 and the ensuing Bologna Process have brought about many changes in higher education across Europe; the most obvious being the alignment