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Supporting International Students: Immigration, Employment Regulations, & Experiential Learning

• Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
• Time: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. ET
• Location: Online
• Fee: $69 (member); $89 (nonmember);

• Learn how to empower international students in their careers with strategies on immigration regulations, employer communication, and alternative learning opportunities.

• Summary

  Join this webinar to discover actionable strategies for empowering international students in their career journeys. This session covers key immigration regulations, strategies for communicating with employers, and alternative experiential learning opportunities, such as case studies and certifications. The University of Michigan University Career Center & International Center teams will highlight efforts and strategic initiatives to empower international students.

  Following this program, you will be able to:

  • Understand immigration regulations: Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the various work authorizations available to international students and how these regulations impact their employment opportunities in the United States.
  • Learn disclosure strategies: Participants will learn how to effectively coach students on discussing immigration status with potential employers, including the importance of disclosure and the legal rights of employees under USCIS guidelines.
  • Leveraging resources for career success: Participants will explore experiential learning opportunities and specialized workshops to help international students navigate the U.S. job market and build a successful career path despite work authorization limitations.

• Event Details

  Registration includes three-month, post-event access to the webinar archive.

  To view the presentation, supplemental materials, attendee list, your receipt, and your confirmation, use the "I’d Like To" option next to the Supporting International Students: Immigration, Employment Regulations, & Experiential Learning listing in MyNACE > Events. Remember to download your copy of the presentation deck (available one to two days prior to the webinar). A video archive will be available there as well within five (5) business days of the webinar's completion.

  To see the NACE cancellation policy, please visit our FAQ page.

• Format

  During this one-hour webinar, the presenter will deliver a synchronized audio and PowerPoint presentation. Participants will have time for live Q&A throughout the program and may be asked to contribute opinions or feedback via live chat, virtual polling, and other mechanisms.

  
  
  

• Presenters

  

  Rachel Zhang, Career Coordinator for International Students, University of Michigan - University Career Center

  Rachel Zhang, Career Coordinator for International Students, University Career Center, University of Michigan. Rachel works at the University Career Center at the University of Michigan with a focus on supporting international students in their career development. She facilitates workshops and provides one-on-one guidance to help students build career readiness and navigate the job search process. Through collaboration with campus departments and student organizations, she develops resources and programs tailored to the unique needs of international students. Additionally, Rachel contributes and leads campus-wide initiatives aimed at enhancing career support for the international student community.

  

  Laure Bordas-Isner, International Student & Scholar Advisor, University of Michigan

  Laure Bordas-Isner, International Student & Scholar Advisor, International Center, University of Michigan. Laure works as an international student and scholar advisor (DSO/ARO) at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. She has been working in the field of international education for several years and has presented on various topics related to U.S. immigration and international education at regional and national conferences. She is the NAFSA Region V 2024 Chair-elect, and the 2023 Conference Planner, a NAFSA Trainer Corps member, a member of NAFSA's ISS Regulatory Practice/Current issues working group and one of the ISSS representatives on the MAIE (Michigan Association of International Educators) leadership team.

• Career Level: Basic-, intermediate-, and advanced-level career services professionals

Questions?

Visit the professional development FAQ page, or contact the NACE Professional Development Team via e-mail or phone, 610.625.1026.