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Session

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

Key Elements of Higher Education Immigration Sponsorship Policies

Monday, October 28, 2024
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM EDT
Location: Meeting Room 23
Presentation Description: This presentation examines the benefits and challenges of formal immigration sponsorship policies in higher education. We'll explore key policy components such as costs and services covered, support for dependents, sponsorship initiation timelines, along with ethical considerations. Additionally, we will share insights from our recent benchmarking survey on sponsorship practices across institutions, providing attendees with data to develop or improve their own policies.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the pros and cons of implementing formal immigration sponsorship policies in higher education institutions.
  • Learn what essential elements to include in sponsorship policies, including what costs and services are covered, how to handle dependent support and ethical considerations such as claw-back agreements and terminations.
  • Gain insights from a recent benchmarking survey on how other institutions manage immigration sponsorship and use this data to inform and enhance your institution’s practices.