Center for Global Engagement Training Series

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 15:13:19 -0500

From Diane Zeenny Ghorayeb, OISS, Center for Global Engagement

New dates announced for 2025!

Dear campus partners:

Our training series on navigating immigration processes will resume this month!

Overview: The training series will cover topics related to the J-1 and H-1B visa categories, ensuring that you are well-equipped to support our international faculty, staff, and scholars. The sessions will provide practical insights, address common challenges, and foster a deeper understanding of immigration in higher education.

Who:

- The intended audience is both seasoned and new staff in academic departments or research centers, who are involved in hiring, onboarding, and terminating international employees in paid or unpaid positions.

- Anyone who would like to learn about and understand our field are also welcome, just be ready for an in-depth look at immigration items.

- Shared Services staff are invited to attend sessions as well.

Key Focus Areas:

Visa Categories and Processes: An in-depth exploration of the H-1B and J-1 visa categories and the associated processes.

Immigration Compliance: Understanding the legal aspects of immigration to ensure UMBC's compliance with government regulations.

Navigating Changes: Learning when to communicate changes to our office.

Location: in-person in Admin 218 and simultaneously via Webex, the link is here.

Registration: please email me at dianezg@umbc.edu and I will add the events to your calendars. Then, please RSVP YES directly in the Google calendar.

Schedule: All sessions are from 3 pm to 4 pm, simultaneously in Admin 218 and virtually, unless noted. Please note that you do not have to attend all the sessions.

We encourage all staff involved in immigration-related processes to participate actively in this series. Your engagement is pivotal in ensuring a seamless and supportive environment for our international faculty, researchers, and staff.

We look forward to your active participation in this valuable training initiative.

The dates for 2025 are:

Tuesday, February 18

Tuesday, March 11

Tuesday, April 15 - Canceled

Tuesday, May 20

Friday, June 13, from 10am-3pm, full day of training with lunch. Topics will include J-1, H-1B, and F-1 students. Register soon by emailing dianezg@umbc.edu!

Tuesday, September 16

Tuesday, October 21

Tuesday, November 18

Tuesday, December 16

Location: Admin 218 or Webex link here.

I hope to see you very soon!

Diane Zeenny Ghorayeb

International Scholar Coordinator, ISSS, Center for Global Engagement