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What Campus Administrators Should Know About International Students and Scholars
Presented by:
Leigh Cole, Esq.
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What You Should Know
DefinitionsAlienIllegal Alien
U.S. CitizenNaturalization
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Definitions, cont.
Nonimmigrant
Immigrant
Immigration Status
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Definitions, cont.
Immigration Status
Visa
SEVIS
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Government Agencies
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
USCISCBPBorder PatrolICESEVP (SEVIS)
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Agencies, cont.
U.S. Department of State (State Department)
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Purposes
Protect U.S. workers
Domestic Security
Protect international workers, students and scholars in the United States
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Types of Immigration
Family-based
Employment-based
International Students and Scholars
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Employment-Based
Employer sponsorship required in most cases
Petition to USCIS required in most cases
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Employment-Based
H-1B Specialty Occupation Workers
Colleges & Universities exempt from Cap
Position require at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent specific vocational preparation
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Employment-Based
TN under NAFTA
Citizens of Canada and Mexico
Professions listed in NAFTA
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Employment-Based
O-1 Extraordinary Ability
High standard
Risen to the top of the field
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Permanent Residency
Green Card (cards aren’t green)
Live and work in the United States indefinitely
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Permanent Residency
Labor certification usually required
Test of the labor market
Special Recruitment Labor Certification for College & University Teachers
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Permanent Residency
Exceptions to Labor Certification:
Outstanding Researchers/Professors
Extraordinary Ability
National Interest
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Students & Scholars
Institution is approved as sponsor
F-1 international students (full time)
J-1 students and scholars
M-1 vocational schools
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Students & Scholars, cont.
F-1 status requires a full course of study
J-1 status can be for a variety of activities including employment
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Categories for J-1 sponsorship:Trainee SpecialistIntern StudentShort Term Scholar ProfessorSummer Work Travel TeacherResearch Scholar Au PairCamp Counselor
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Students & Scholars, cont.
Institution or sponsor issues immigration documentation direct to the student or scholar
I-20 for F-1 International Students
DS-2019 for J-1 Exchange Visitors
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Students & Scholars, cont.
Staff on campus are responsible for legal compliance
F-1: Designated School Official (DSO)
J-1: Responsible Officer (RO)
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Students & Scholars, cont.
DSOs and ROs generally work in the International Office on campus
Many don’t have ready access to legal support
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
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Students & Scholars, cont.
Delegated authority from Department of Homeland Security to monitor international students & scholars
DSOs and ROs interact regularly with government representatives (DHS, ICE, SEVP, SEVIS, CBP, State Department)
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Students & Scholars, cont.
SEVIS database
Activate and monitor immigration status
Produce I-20s and DS-2019s
Terminate immigration status
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International Students
Project Campus Sentinel
ICE program to develop relationships with DSOs
In-person campus visits
Encouraging DSOs to communicate with ICE officers regarding campus activities
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International Students
F-1 status
Full course of study requiredOn campus employment allowed
- 20 hours per week during academic terms- full time during breaks
Off campus work must be authorized by DSO
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International Students
Curricular Practical Training (CPT) employment
“Integral” to a program of study Optional Practical Training (OPS) employment
During the degree or post-completion, for up to 12 months
STEM extension of 17 months - E-Verify employers only
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International Students
Individuals in other status categories may study
Example: Dependents of professionals
Other students may or may not be counted in the campus international student population
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J-1 Exchange Visitors
212(e) Two Year Home Residency Requirement
Government FundingSkills List for home countryAll foreign medical graduates in training
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DREAM ACT
Federal law doesn’t prohibit enrolling students with no lawful status
Some states have laws
Graduates don’t have work authorization
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DACA
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
Started in June 2012
Must be under age 31 as of June 15, 2012
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DACA cont.
DACA eligibility:
Under age 31Arrived in the U.S. before age 16Continuous residence in U.S.In school, graduated, GED or veteranNo serious criminal record
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DACA cont.
CACA benefits:
Lawful presence and work authorization
Renewable every 2 years indefinitely
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Campus Services
Best Practices
What to do in-house?
Students & Scholars
Employment-based
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Campus Services
Integration
Students & Scholars:
International RegistrarDean Admissions
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Campus Services
Integration
Employment-based:
Human Resources and I-9
Recruiting
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Protocols
Campus protocols for government visits
FERPA
Response to audits and compliance checks
H-1BI-9
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Protocols
National Origin Discrimination
Adopt policies
Apply them consistently
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Questions?
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Thank you!
Leigh Cole
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