International Enrollment Management

Admission and Placement of International Students and Scholars

Contributing to Comprehensive Internationalization

English as a Second Language Program Administration

Preparing International Student and Scholars for Study in the United States

Recruiting International Students and Scholars

SEVP Prohibits Distribution of Form I-20 to Third Parties

SEVP Policy Guidance: Form I-20 Issuance and School Use of Recruiters (June 4, 2019) is directed to the practice of releasing I-20s to "recruiters," but its language reaches more broadly than that, stating that "DSOs are only authorized to release the Form I-20 directly to nonimmigrant students

International Student Recruitment: Methods and Strategies

This self-paced e-Learning course provides an overview of the international enrollment management cycle and effective recruitment strategies at each phase. Participants are guided through the steps required to build a successful international student recruitment plan and are given the opportunity to

Effective Student Training for Global Careers

Many offices rely on student staff or volunteers to provide advising, mentoring and programming to their student populations. While providing invaluable support, these students must also gain skills and training that will prepare them for future global careers. In this NAFSA e-Learning Seminar

Resources for Secondary School International Educators

Resources to support secondary school professionals that work in the areas of immigration and regulations, recruitment and admissions, programming and administration, and intensive English programs.

Trending Issue: F-1 Conditional Admission and Pathway Programs

This page monitors the development of SEVP's guidance on the topic of Bridge and Pathways Programs and Conditional Admission.

SEVP Broadcast Message On Issuing I-20s For Same-Sex Spouses

Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) Broadcast Message 1308-01 provides preliminary guidance on the issuance of Form I-20 to a same-sex spouse of an F-1 or M-1 student, who will be seeking admission into the United States as an F-2 or M-2 dependent.

Landscape of Third-Party Pathway Partnerships in the United States

This research deepens the understanding of the landscape of existing pathway partnerships by providing a working definition, a broad typology, and select characteristics of institutions.

Practical Immigration Concepts in a Time of Change

A structural approach can help in the process of considering change. Here is a suggested structure to think about.

Impact of ACICS Loss of Accreditation Recognition on SEVIS Schools

On December 12, 2016, the U.S. Department of Education announced that it no longer recognizes the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) as an accrediting agency.

Question & Answer Resource Regarding Enrolling International Minors in Higher Education

Many institutions have established or are considering policies for enrolling international minors into degree and non-degree programs without fully preparing for the risks that are involved in working with international minors. The IEM KC and KC ISSS teams have created a Q&A network resource to