New! Our 5 most recent newsletters are now cross-posted on the NAFSA Region VII Website in case you'd like to refer back to this content. |
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| Key to Abbreviations EA: Education Abroad IEM: International Enrollment Management KC TLS: Teaching, Learning, Scholarship KC REGBUD: Regulatory Ombudsperson KC: Knowledge Community |
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2017 Region VII Conference Information
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EARLY -
Early Bird Registration!
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You can now use year-end funds to register for the 2017 Regional Conference via paper applications and checks. Please email Jennifer Fernandez-Villa:
fernandezvillaj@uncw.edu
to request the application, then submit payment by check-
only
no later than June 21
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Note:
- July 5 - September 22: is Regular Early Bird Reg. at the same rate as the EARLY- Early Bird Reg.
- September 23 - onwards: normal registration rate applies.
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2017 NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo
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Open Meetings at the Annual Conference in Los Angeles
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The International Student and Scholar Regulatory Practice (ISS RP) Committee is sponsoring two Open Meetings at this year's Annual Conference in Los Angeles.
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Wednesday, 31 May 11:45 AM-12:45 PM*
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Thursday, 1 June 2:00 PM-3:00 PM*
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| Open Meeting - Peer-to-Peer Discussions:
International Student and Scholar Employment
- Discuss strategies for effective and appropriate use of various visa categories (F-1, J-1, H-1B, TN, E-3, O-1, and LPR) and the benefits, issues, and challenges associated with each category.
- Go directly to the Annual Conference program to star it here.
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Open Meeting - Regulatory Roundtables:
Lawful Employment and Nonimmigrant Status
- Discuss best practices for advising international students and scholars on the opportunities, benefits, and limitations of nonimmigrant status and proactive approaches to avoid potential issues.
- Go directly to the Annual Conference program to star it here.
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Prepare for all the immigration-related sessions and content by visiting the portal for Immigration Content At The Conference and be sure to download the 2017 Immigration Sessions Notebook.
*Check the online conference program to verify room locations.
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| Are you interested in building your job skills, gaining insights, and delivering important takeaways to your institution? Check out the following workshops offered by the Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS) Knowledge Community at the 2017 NAFSA Annual Conference & Expo in Los Angeles in May:
We look forward to seeing you in Los Angeles!
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International Education Leadership
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Symposium on Leadership: Internationalization & Diversity and Inclusion
When
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uesday, May 30th, 7:30 am - 12:30 pm
Where: Westin Bonaventure in Los Angeles
More information can be found
here.
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NAFSA Academy Coaches Needed
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| What: The NAFSA Academy for International Education is a year-long professional development program designed to provide newcomers with an introduction to the field of international education and those more experienced with an opportunity to broaden their perspectives. Experienced international educators serve as coaches and guide the learning of a cohort of up to six trainees.
Time Commitment: On average, 12 hrs / month will be needed for a 16-month term, renewable for multiple years at the discretion of the Regional Leadership.
Application deadline: June 15, 2017 For details about the application, qualifications and responsibilities, please click this link.
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New! KCISSS Buddy Program
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KC ISSS is recruiting experienced professionals like you to serve as a Buddy to a first-time conference attendee and/or a newcomer to the ISSS field. The buddy program is an easy, less than one-week commitment to help others network, get connected, and understand the Annual Conference landscape. 38% of conference attendees are first-timers!
If you are interested and will be attending the annual conference in L.A., all it takes is 60 seconds to enter your information in the link below. Please encourage others to serve as well!
Thanks for your time and interest. See you in LA!!!!!
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2017 NAFSA Publications Catalog
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The 2017 NAFSA Publications Catalog is available online. If features: 22 new releases, 5 forthcoming titles, and 75+ publications. In addition, it highlights NAFSA's member benefits, and several professional learning resources.
The catalog will be mailed with the March-April 2017 issue of International Educator, and available at the Annual Conference, and at NAFSA events throughout the year. |
New! REG BUD:
New Department of State Form
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The Dept. of State has asked for "emergency approval" of a new form (DS-5535) to collect additional information from visa applicants," who have been determined to warrant additional scrutiny in connection with terrorism or other national security-related visa ineligibilities." You are encouraged to review and provide public comment on this proposal at the link below. The new form proposes to collect:
· Travel history during the last fifteen years, including source of funding for travel;
· Address history during the last fifteen years;
· Employment history during the last fifteen years;
· All passport numbers and country of issuance held by the applicant;
· Names and dates of birth for all siblings;
· Name and dates of birth for all children;
· Names and dates of birth for all current and former spouses, or civil or domestic partners;
· Social media platforms and identifiers, also known as handles, used during the last five years;
· Phone numbers and email addresses used during the last five years.
Comments are due by May 18, 2017.
More details and information on how to submit comments here.
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New! Georgia Institute of Technology
New! Lynn University
Raton, FL
New! University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
The Education Abroad Network
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Please note: The following updates are from the seven state associations located within region VII, unrelated to NAFSA, that provide valuable information, resources, and support for international education.
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CEL Symposium on Study Abroad and Off-Campus Domestic Study
When: June 11-12th, 2017
Where: Elon University in Elon, North Carolina
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New! MAIE/Study Mississippi 2017 Annual Conference
When: June 28-29
We are excited to announce that the registration for the MAIE/Study Mississippi 2017 Annual Conference is now OPEN!
For conference registration, session proposals, accommodation information, and sponsorship registration, please check out our website
here
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Additionally, next week we will be sending out information about applying for a Region VII NAFSA travel grant worth $500 (to be awarded at the MAIE/Study MS conference this summer) and to get nominations for MAIE/Study Mississippi positions. So, please be on the lookout for that!
We look forward to seeing you this summer in Oxford!
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New! 2017 AAIE Conference
The Alabama Association of International Educators would like to thank everyone for making the 2017 AAIE Conference a great success last week. A huge thank you goes out to Joy Werka of The University of Alabama in Huntsville and Chair of AAIE for organizing an amazing event as well as to our hosts at UAH. The campus facilities and food were amazing.
97 International Education professionals attended the one-day conference on Thursday, April 13, 2017 on the UAH Campus.
During the course of the day, there were 21 session presentations, which covered the spectrum of International Education - Enrolment Management, Education Abroad, Leadership, and International Student and Scholar Services. You can access the session materials and handouts
here.
NEW AAIE LEADERSHIP
During the conference, the following leadership positions were elected by the membership:
· Chair-Elect - Becky Duckett, Gadsden State Community College
· Alabama State Representative to NAFSA Region VII - Eunice Thomas, The University of Alabama
· Secretary - Sarah Stevens, SEVIS Coordinator, The University of North Alabama
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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New! EA Regional Update
(3rd
of 4 Part Series)
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Upcoming EA Events and Learning Opportunities
Professional Development Opportunities
- Regulatory Compliance for Education Abroad Risk Management: NAFSA and URMIA (University Risk Management and Insurance Association) are pleased to announce a new preconference seminar on Title IX, VAWA, and Clery Act compliance. The one-day seminar will be offered on Monday, May 29 in Los Angeles. Registration includes all materials, lunch, an evening reception, and complimentary Tue. admission to the NAFSA 2017 Annual Conference & Expo.
- NEW NAFSA learning platform: e-Learning Express courses provide you targeted answers to specific topics - in less than an hour. Each on-demand course offers a self-driven, interactive experience that gets you up to speed on the topics that impact your current role and international education career. The first course on offer is Developing Proficiency in Intercultural Communications.
Focus Track for Advanced EA Professionals at the Annual Conference
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NAFSA Survival Resources & Know Your Rights!
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| Hello Region VII,
You are invited to read the latest NAFSA Blog Post,
Tips for Surviving in a Time of Immigration Uncertainty
by Dan Berger, a partner at Curran & Berger LLP and regulatory practice coordinator for NAFSA's Knowledge Community for International Student and Scholar Services; and Stephen Yale-Loehr, an attorney of counsel at Miller Mayer LLP and a professor at Cornell Law School. This post is a follow-up to the NAFSA Blog Post,
Advising in the Face of Uncertainty
released on January 30, 2017.
Know Your Rights: Here , you can find more information about the rights of international students and scholars in encounters with law enforcement.
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New! New Designs for
Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) and Employment Authorization Documents (EAD)
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On April 19, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it was redesigning the Permanent Resident Card (also known as a Green Card) and the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) as part of the Next Generation Secure Identification Document Project.
USCIS will begin issuing the new cards on May 1, 2017.
These redesigns use enhanced graphics and fraud-resistant security features to create cards that are highly secure and more tamper-resistant than cards currently in use.
The new Green Cards and EADs will:
- Display the individual's photos on both sides;
- Show a unique graphic image and color palette:
- Green Cards will have an image of the Statue of Liberty and a predominately green palette;
- EAD cards will have an image of a bald eagle and a predominately red palette;
- Have embedded holographic images; and
- No longer display the individual's signature.
Also, Green Cards will no longer have an optical stripe on the back.
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