U.S. Department of State Exchange Visitor Program: Current Issues

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

4:30 PM – 5:20 PM MDT

Location: Mile High Ballroom 2/3

This session addresses current issues practitioners face in hosting J-1 exchange visitor students and scholars and in administering an Exchange Visitor Program. Questions that have been solicited from the field and submitted to the Exchange Visitor Program provide the content for the session Department of State officials will participate.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the current educational credential assessment structure, and obtain updated information regarding current U.S. government regulations, policies, and trends impacting J-1 exchange visitors.
Obtain tips and clarity through model practices for advising J-1 students and scholars.
Utilize the information presented to develop or revise policies and practices at one’s own institution and to improve the administration of exchange visitor programs to better meet regulatory requirements and enhance services to J-1 exchange visitors.

Chair and Presenter(s)

Lindsay Pepper, MA

Director of International Student And Scholar Services And Outreach
Appalachian State University

Presenter(s)

JM

Jamilah Moudiab

Senior Director Of Global Initiatives
New Jersey City University