International Student and Scholar Services

Contributing to Comprehensive Internationalization

Crisis Management

Office Administration

Orientation, Retention, and Student Services Programming

Student and Scholar Advising

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

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

Build your U.S. visa advising expertise through in-depth case studies, practical strategies, and proven solutions that prepare students and scholars for successful port-of-entry and immigration processes. Learn more!

Principles of Nonresident Alien Tax Compliance

Increase your knowledge of nonresident tax compliance with this comprehensive overview. All of the critical tax concepts are included as well as model practices on how to build a collaborative team across your campus to support student, scholar, and institutional compliance. Learn from experts in

Filing Academic H-1B Petitions

September 10 - 12, 2025 | 2:00 pm

A foundational overview for professionals new to the H-1B petition process. Learn key regulatory information from experts in the field who provide guidance and insights into the common pitfalls that come with these petitions. This workshop helps you prepare the petition and also learn model

J-1 Advising: Intermediate

August 6 - 8, 2025 | 2:00 pm

Sharpen your advanced J-1 advising expertise through analysis of complex case studies, regulatory interpretation strategies, and institutional policy development designed for experienced Responsible Officers seeking to enhance their decision-making capabilities. Learn more!

J-1 Advising for Beginners

Build essential J-1 advising skills through foundational training in federal regulations, SEVIS reporting requirements, and practical compliance strategies designed specifically for new Responsible Officers (RO) and Alternate Responsible Officers (ARO). Take the next step!

F-1 Advising: Secondary Students

This workshop contains specific content that secondary school Designated School Officials (DSOs) need to best assist F-1 students. Learn the rules that affect your F-1 students and your role in serving them. Gain key compliance information for the DSO’s role, learn how to respond to common requests

F-1 Student Advising: Intermediate

Elevate your advanced F-1 advising expertise through intensive training that tackles complex cases, aligns federal regulations with campus policies, and implements best practices for consistent institutional compliance. Find out more!