Visa Compliance in 2025: Guiding Students Through Heightened Scrutiny—What Colleges Must !
jue, 18 sept
|Webinar
Visa rules are tighter, denials are rising, and students face more checks than ever. Get insider strategies from a former U.S. Consular Officer and SEVP expert to prepare your students—and your campus—for 2025’s toughest visa challenges.
Horario y ubicación
18 sept 2025, 10:00 – 11:10 GMT-7
Webinar
Acerca del evento
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM (Pacific Time)
Speakers:
• David Strashnoy – Former U.S. Consular Officer, Immigration Attorney
• Nusha Shishegar – DSO, Glendale Community College (CA), Community College Liaison
Who should join:
DSOs, international student advisors, admissions, compliance staff — and advisors who want to be prepared to address student questions directly.
Webinar Description:
Visa rules are tightening, denials are rising, and both institutions and students face greater scrutiny in 2025. This one in-depth webinar equips college staff with the latest policy updates, advising strategies, and compliance best practices—plus a live Q&A where expert speakers will address common student concerns about interviews, border entry, social media, and staying in status.
Agenda Highlights:
• Welcome & Policy Update – Speaker introductions and the 2025 visa/compliance landscape.
• Visa Adjudication Trends – How consular culture is shifting, use of INA 221(g), and denial patterns.
• Social Media Vetting – How to protect students before they’re denied.
• Entry Process & CBP – What students can expect at the border.
• Practical Advising Adjustments – Preparing students at orientation, spotting red flags, and responding effectively.
• Live Expert Q&A – Scenario-driven discussion covering:
• Inside the visa interview
• Social media screening best practices
• U.S. border tips
• Staying in SEVIS status, CPT/OPT rules, and avoiding common mistakes
