Recruitment, Enrollment, and Advising

Outbound Immigration and Logistical Considerations for Education Abroad During the COVID-19 Pandemic

February 16, 2022

U.S. Passport Considerations Passport agencies across the U.S. closed in mid-March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, creating a significant backlog of applications. As of January 2022, the U.S. Department of State states that routine processing times are 8-11 weeks and expedited processing of 5

Admission and Placement of International Students

How do your international admissions procedures foster student success and perseverance beyond the application? This workshop will take you through factors that will help your international admissions team identify applicants who have a high probability of success, reduce post-acceptance attrition

Gaining J Designation Approval

In this Express Course, participants will learn about the Department of State’s J Designation in order to prepare your organization’s DS-3036 application package.

Secondary Schools and SEVIS Compliance

Understanding the complexities of immigration regulations and their impact on international students is an important component of the services that secondary schools provide. Is your program in compliance? Who oversees SEVIS compliance at your school? Which records should you keep and for how long

Recruiting International Students

How do you reach your enrollment targets within your own resource limitations? From determining target markets to tailoring your communication strategy, you will build strategies and identify resources to help you plan a recruitment campaign that fits within the realities of your outreach goals and

A Primer on U.S. Immigration Concepts

This workshop on U.S. immigration concepts is a valuable starting point for anyone new to international education.

International Credential Evaluation: Post-Secondary-Level Credentials

Take your knowledge beyond the essentials and delve into the key components of post-secondary-level credentials. Knowing the details for transfer and graduate student credentials are important for those working with international graduate students. This workshop provides guided practice of analyzing

International Credential Evaluation: Secondary-Level Credentials

Take your knowledge beyond the essentials and delve into the key components of secondary-level credentials. You can better assist international students when you have a deeper knowledge of their country’s educational credentials. This workshop provides guided practice of analyzing credentials with

Advising International Students at the Secondary Level During Uncertain Times

Event Dates

June 18, 2020

In this webinar, Steve Springer, director of regulatory practice, provided regulatory updates, policies, and processes impacting international students as well as some upcoming issues to keep tabs on. Following the presentation on regulatory updates, a seasoned practitioner will share examples and

U.S. Visa and Entry Process for Students and Scholars

Guidance from advisers is essential as international students and scholars navigate the nonimmigrant visa and port of entry processes to gain admittance to the United States. Through case studies, this workshop prepares advisers to help their advisees understand the processes and potential hurdles