International Education Training Services

Program Schedule

F-1 SEVIS ESSENTIALS

The F-1 SEVIS Essentials program provides a thorough explanation of the rudiments of F-1 Student status and F-1 SEVIS procedures for Designated School Officials who are either new to the profession or who just wish to brush up on their skills. The program is comprised of three levels, each building on the foundations of the previous level. All three levels are necessary to prepare a Designated School Official to perform his/her duties. You will learn the differences between law, policy and practice. Emphasis is placed on regulations, documents, terminology, procedures and case studies. A certificate of completion is awarded upon completion of all three levels.


REVIEW AND REFRESH YOUR SKILLS WITH A ONE OR HALF-DAY
F-1 SEVIS ESSENTIALS PROGRAM!

F-1 SEVIS ESSENTIALS — Level I

Date: September 22-23, 2010Registration is not open yet.
Location: Holiday Inn — New York City
Presenter: June Sadowski-Devárez, Founder and President

Registration deadline: Two weeks before the program.

Day 1
  • Introduction to F-1 Student Status and SEVIS
  • Issuing the Form I-20
Day 2
  • 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Obtaining the F-1 Visa and Entering the U.S.
  • 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Changing Status to F-1

F-1 SEVIS ESSENTIALS — Level II

Date: August 4-5, 2010
Location: Houston, TX  NEW LOCATION!
Presenter: Krista Gard, Trainer

Date: August 11-12, 2010
Location: Los Angeles, CA  NEW LOCATION!
Presenter: Jennifer Golden, Director of Regional Training

Date: August 11-12, 2010
Location:
Holiday Inn — New York City
Presenter:
June Sadowski-Devárez, Founder and President

Date: October 20-21, 2010Registration is not open yet.
Location: Holiday Inn — New York City
Presenter: June Sadowski-Devárez, Founder and President

Registration deadline: Two weeks before the program.

Day 1
  • 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Maintaining F-1 Status
Day 2
  • 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Transferring Schools and Changing Education Levels
  • 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Travel and Reentry

F-1 SEVIS ESSENTIALS — Level III

Date: November 17-18, 2010
Location: Holiday Inn — New York City
Presenter: June Sadowski-Devárez, Founder and President

Registration deadline: Two weeks before the program.

Day 1, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.:
  • Regaining F-1 Student Status
  • Introduction to Employment; On-campus Employment; Social Security Numbers
Day 2, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.:
  • Practical Training: Optional and Curricular
  • Severe Economic Hardship

Workshop Registration: All three levels: $1,895; Per level: $750; Daily: $395


F-1 SEVIS Basics for Independent/Preparatory Schools

Date: November 3-4, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Holiday Inn — New York City
Presenter: Jennifer Golden, Director of Regional Training 

Who should attend Day 1?

All school personnel who interact with prospective international students and respond to their inquiries about admission, Forms I-20, and obtaining the F-1 visa to enter the U.S. to attend the school.

We will discuss the federal requirements associated with bringing F-1 international students to the U.S. and your school's compliance responsibilities.

Who should attend Day 2?

Designated School Officials at Preparatory Schools who are responsible for SEVIS reporting and the advising of F-1 students throughout their enrollment at their schools.

We will discuss the government's requirements for enrolling and transferring your F-1 international students and your school's compliance responsibilities. We will also review what students must do to maintain and regain F-1 status, as well as travel abroad while attending your school. You will walk away with a clear under-standing of best practices to implement at your school!

Workshop Registration: Both days: $750; One Day: $395
Registration Deadline: Two weeks before the program


Continuing professional development programs on timely and important topics for experienced Designated School Officials.


NEW F-1 SEVIS DEVELOPMENTS
Hot Topic: Preparing for School Recertification

Date: July 29, 2010Register
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Holiday Inn - New York City
Presenter: June Sadowski-Devárez, Founder, President and Trainer

This program focuses on the most recent F-1 SEVIS issues and developments affecting your school and students. If you are concerned about keeping up to date about changes in regulation, policy and practice, join us! The hot topic of the program will be preparing for School Recertification that is scheduled to be under way.

Workshop Registration: $395

 


 

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