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International Services Development Track
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The INTERNATIONAL SERVICES DEVELOPMENT TRACK (ISDT) is designed for departmental
administrators and faculty who work with the Office of International Services (OIS)
to facilitate the successful integration of international faculty, students and staff.
The ISDT workshops provide an opportunity to maximize knowledge and skill level with
regard to the special processes and procedures related to the University’s
international population. These workshops will help participants to understand the
basic concepts in international admissions, immigration laws/regulations, OIS policies
and various cross-cultural issues. It will also create a foundation for partnering
efficiently and effectively with the OIS.
The track consists of a Foundations Workshop and seven Professional Practice
Workshops, all listed below. The Foundations Workshop must be taken prior to taking
any of the Professional Practice Workshops. Upon completion of the Foundations
Workshop the Professional Practice Workshops can be taken in any order and over a period of years.
FOUNDATIONS WORKSHOP
- Introduction to OIS and Basic Concepts in U.S. Immigration Law
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE WORKSHOPS*
- International Admissions
- Immigration
Services: F-1/F-2
and J-1/J-2 Student Visa Classifications
- Immigration
Services: J-1/J-2
Scholar Visa Classifications
- Immigration
Services: H-1B/H-4 Visa Classifications
- Immigration
Services: U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) Status
- Payroll, Tax and I-9 Issues for Internationals
- Beyond Regulations: Cross-Cultural Awareness & Understanding*
*Registration for this workshop does not require completion of the OIS Foundation Workshop
Betta Risa, immigration specialist
George Omwandho, immigration specialist |
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Friday, November 7, 2008
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| 9 a.m.–noon |
| 342 Craig Hall |
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Faculty and staff who work with the OIS concerning international faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and other researchers and international visitors in J-1/J-2 visa classifications.
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This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of the J-1/J-2 visa classifications for scholars (i.e., international faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and other researchers and international visitors) and their dependents. Overview will include related OIS policies and procedures, as well as the federal regulations that govern OIS operations for internationals in these visa classifications. Some of the many topics covered in this workshop include overview of case request process in INSZoom used to facilitate the invitation process for international scholars, arrival/check-in procedures for international scholars, travel outside the United States and re-entry, extending the period of authorized stay for international scholars, employment issues for international scholars and their dependents, notification to OIS of completion of program objective for international scholars, and more.
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George Kacenga, assistand director for international admissions
Office of International Services
Genny Parker, international admissions officer |
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Friday, November 14, 2008
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| 9 a.m. to noon |
| 342 Craig Hall |
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Faculty and staff who work with the OIS concerning the admission of international
students to the University at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
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This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of the international admissions process at the
University, including the evaluation of foreign academic credentials, English language proficiency
requirements, and other issues related to the admission of international students at the undergraduate
and graduate levels. In addition, information will be presented on the educational systems of various
countries from which most of the University’s international students come.
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David Clubb, director
Office of International Services |
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Friday, November 21, 2008
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| 9 a.m. to noon |
| 342 Craig Hall |
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Faculty and staff who work with the Office of International Services (OIS) regarding hiring,
tax, and/or payroll issues relative to international faculty and staff.
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This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of payroll, tax, and I-9 issues relative to
international faculty and staff. Presenters will identify specialized payroll and tax considerations
for internationals and review related internal policies and procedures, as well as relevant laws and
regulations. In addition, participants will be trained to properly complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility
Verification Form, with particular emphasis on the various forms of documentation that non-U.S. citizens
may provide to verify their identity and their authorization to work in the United States.
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Genevieve Cook, assistant director, immigration services
Sara Jones, immigration specialist
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Tuesday, November 25, 2008
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| 9 a.m.–noon |
| 342 Craig Hall |
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Faculty and staff who work with the OIS concerning international faculty, students, and staff, specifically internationals in F-1/F-2 visa classifications.
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This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of the F-1/F-2 and J-1/J-2 student visa classifications, including related OIS policies and procedures, as well as the federal regulations that govern OIS operations for internationals in these visa classifications (i.e., international students and their dependents). Some of the many topics covered in this workshop include arrival/check-in procedures for international students; travel outside the United States and re-entry; extending the period of authorized stay for international students; special requirements for international students seeking to drop below full-time status or change majors, schools, or departments; employment issues for international students; notification to OIS of completion of the academic program for international students; and more.
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Janine Fisher, assistant director for international programming & public relations
Office of International Services |
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Wednesday,
May 14, 2008 |
| 9 a.m. to noon |
| 342 Craig Hall |
| Faculty and staff who work with the international population at the University |
This workshop will provide an in-depth look at the cultural adjustment process that internationals go through as they
learn to live in the U.S. by examining one cultural adjustment model. In addition, this workshop will provide insights
into core cultural values that shape the way people look at their world, including concepts of time, communication style,
status and hierarchy, the rule of law and relationships. Through experiential activities, session participants will gain
a more nuanced perspective on the experience of functioning in a new culture. Participants will also learn tips and gain
understanding that will help them enhance the quality of their interactions with international students, international
faculty, international staff, and their dependents at the University and elsewhere.
* Note: Registration for this workshop does not require completion of the OIS Foundations Workshop
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Charles Nieman, associate director
Office of International Services
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Thursday, October 2, 2008
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| 9 a.m. to noon |
| 342 Craig Hall |
| Faculty and staff who work with the OIS concerning international faculty, students and staff. |
This workshop will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of the policies, procedures, and institutional responsibilities resident in the OIS, as well as an introduction to basic concepts in U.S. immigration laws and regulations. Examples of topics covered in this workshop are sources and structures of immigration authority, common immigration terminology and documents, and common forms used by OIS. The objective of this workshop is not to train faculty and staff to advise internationals on their immigration status but to familiarize faculty and staff with the OIS and the complex and ever-changing regulatory environment in which it operates.
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