International Student Sponsorship

Explore the essentials of international student visa processes, covering application requirements, timelines, and compliance regulations for international education professionals.

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About this Course

Discover the comprehensive steps involved in the international student visa process with our in-depth online training. This course covers application requirements, essential timelines, and compliance regulations for both F-1 and J-1 visas, providing you with the knowledge needed to navigate the complexities of international student sponsorship.

Language Availability: English

Suggested Audiences: Enrollment Management Professionals, Higher Education Administrators, International Educators

Organizational Subscription Price: $675 per year/per site for government and non-profit organizations; $750 per year/per site for for-profit organizations
Independent Learner Price: $99 per person

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Course Content

Institutional Requirements for International Student Sponsorship

Become familiar with the agencies responsible for international students in the U.S. and explain the processes to receive approval for admitting international students to your institution.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 21263 (English)
Author(s): Robin Catmur-Smith, MA - University of Georgia

Student Visa Sponsorship Process

To successfully attract and retain international students, U.S. institutions must work to make the admissions process efficient and understandable, the visa sponsorship process quick and accurate, and the pre-arrival and post-arrival information comprehensive, useful, and engaging.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 21264 (English)
Author(s): Robin Catmur-Smith, MA - University of Georgia

International Students – Maintenance of Lawful Status in the U.S.

This module will focus on how an international student should maintain lawful status after admission to the U.S.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 21265 (English)
Author(s): Robin Catmur-Smith, MA - University of Georgia

International Student Benefits – Extensions, Transfers, Changes of Level, Terminations, and Reinstatements

Explore the benefits to and obligations of the students and the sponsoring institution.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 21266 (English)
Author(s): Robin Catmur-Smith, MA - University of Georgia

International Student Employment

International students in the U.S. have somewhat limited employment opportunities. This module will review the types of work permissions and the requirements for each.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 21267 (English)
Author(s): Robin Catmur-Smith, MA - University of Georgia

Special Topics for Institutional Compliance

The complexities relating to institutional sponsorship of international students are myriad and extend beyond the topics covered in previous modules. The development of comprehensive policies and regular procedures is essential to consistent advisement and institutional risk management.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 21268 (English)
Author(s): Robin Catmur-Smith, MA - University of Georgia


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