Navigating the F-1 Visa Landscape in 2025

Webinar: Navigating the F-1 Visa Landscape in 2025

Preparing International Students for Success in an Era of Uncertainty

As visa denials rise and the international education climate grows more complex, community colleges face increased pressure to guide students through a system stacked with new challenges. Join us for a critical session on how institutions can ethically support international applicants while protecting their enrollment pipelines.

In this webinar, we will cover:

• Key trends affecting F-1 visa approvals and whether they’ve shifted under the current administration

• Why community college applicants face higher scrutiny—and what can be done to improve outcomes

• Common causes of visa denials and how colleges can help students avoid them

• Preparation strategies: documentation, interview language, and building student confidence

• What colleges can do when it comes to visa advising

• Live Q&A

  
  

Who Should Attend:

• Directors of International Programs and Enrollment

• International Student Advisors

• Community College Vice Presidents and Deans

• Designated School Officials (DSOs)

• Recruitment & Admissions Staff

• High School Counselors supporting outbound students

• Government relations and global strategy teams
  

Speakers: Zepur Solakian Executive Director for CGACC: Introduction and Q&A Support

Speaker: Jack Runkle

BIO: Jack Runkle served as a U.S. Visa Officer with the U.S. Department of State from 2011 to 2020, conducting over 60,000 visa interviews across 17 countries, including India, Pakistan, China, Nigeria, and Mexico. He also supervised and trained dozens of fellow officers during his tenure. Since retiring from government service, Jack has dedicated his work to helping students and visa applicants better understand and prepare for the U.S. visa process. His deep, firsthand knowledge of consular procedures makes him a trusted expert and advisor to students, institutions, and organizations navigating today’s evolving visa landscape.