(WS07) J-1 Advising: Intermediate (Day 2)

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM MDT

Location: Room 401/402

Member Fee: $320.00 | Non-Member Fee: $460.00 | Student Member Fee: $208.00

Address topics such as eligibility, the bars, pre-arrival and orientation, 212(e), employment, issues around transitions, and working with dependents. Focus on the most common J categories in higher education. Basic procedural training, the trainee category, or foreign medical graduates are not covered. Participants should have working knowledge and understanding of immigration and J-1 visa regulations and procedures.

Please note that this workshop will take place over two days. Participants should plan to attend both days.

Learning Objectives:

Build a conceptual foundation and practical knowledge for J-1 advising.
Develop critical analytical skills for resolving common J-1 Exchange Visitor dilemmas.
Balance and manage the interests of key constituencies.
Establish solid professional networks in the J-1 visa community.

Lead Trainer(s)

Shauna Walsh, MA

Assistant Director of International Student and Scholar Services
Belmont University

Trainer(s)

Dahlia M. French, JD

Managing Director, Immigration Compliance & Services
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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Loveness Schafer, MCL

Associate Director
Louisiana State University-Baton Rouge
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Jin Zhang

Director, ISSSO
University of Houston International Student and Scholar Services