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Education Abroad Visa Updates NAFSA: Association of International Educators Consular Affairs Liaison Subcommittee of the Education Abroad Regulatory Practice Committee NAFSA: Education Abroad Regulatory Practice Committee Government Liaison
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
Consular Affairs Liaison Subcommittee
Education Abroad Regulatory Practice Committee
Chair: Michael Steinberg IES
Government Liaison Financial Aid Subcommittee Chair
Consular Affairs Liaison (CAL) Subcommittee Chair
Consular Affairs Liaison Representative Regulatory Compliance Representative
Chair:
Kirsten McKinney Hollins University
Country Coordinator: France Consular Liaisons: France Country Coordinator: Italy Consular Liaisons: Italy Country Coordinator: Spain Consular Liaisons: Spain Country Coordinator: UK Consular Liaisons: UK Country Coordinator: World-at-Large Consular Liaisons: World-at-Large
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volunteering permitted)
courses involving study + work/internship
from low-risk countries attending Highly Trusted Sponsor institutions
6 weeks before program start date
15 business days
Country Coordinator
Laurence Tuccori University of Kentucky
Regional Liaisons
Background checks
Apostille stamp, or FBI Check. Batch processing by study abroad offices/universities
Francisco and NY allows batch drop-off and will mail passports back to students when finished.
for batch processing. Be sure to check their website! Appointments vary
for batching.
scheduling of appointments and will not take walk-
does not accept appointments. Check the consulate websites to see updated information.
2014 that will no longer require in-person visits and may be all done by mail. Batch processing still does require an appointment, however. Non-U.S. citizens
applications from non-U.S. citizens
changes can happen without notice.
Country Coordinator Holly Zimmerman-LeVoir
University of Minnesota
Regional Liaisons
Two-step Immigration process
Student Visa Requirements (90 days or more)
National visa application form; no cost for study visa
Visa Requirements (less than 90 days)
Haiti, etc.): Visa is required; use Schengen visa application form
Permesso di Soggiorno (Permit of Stay)
stay will be 90+ days
circumstances but is generally ~155€ (split into various fees)
Updates and Important Notes
applicants (i.e., students from China, Vietnam, etc.)
FedEx or UPS like most other consulates)
Encourage students to begin the application process as soon as possible within the 90 day window before their program start date.
Country Coordinator David Younger
University of Notre Dame
Regional Liaisons
Open Liaison Positions – Inquire if interested:
Students need to be mindful as they create their PASTEL account.
CampusFrance staff. Consider using a single password for group.
Reduces processing time from three weeks to roughly one week from receipt
submit single check or money order for whole group. (See handout)
batch processing for U.S., Canadian and Australian passport holders, but until there is an official announcement, the current process remains in effect unless
Country Coordinator Jason Sanderson, PhD
Georgetown University
Regional Liaisons
Open Liaison Positions – Inquire if interested:
SCHENGEN STATES
Croatia, Cyprus and Romania) are not currently part of Schengen Area
Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) are part of the Schengen Area
consulates of Schengen countries are linked to the Visa Information System (VIS). All applicants’ biometrics will be taken at their appointment
the Schengen Area
from obtaining a Schengen visa
(see handout for calculator website URL)
country may interpret treaty differently
Coordinator Jason Sanderson, PhD
Georgetown University
practices
visa processing experience of the group members
Liaisons
www.nafsa.org/eavisas for updates on recent visa changes for various countries
Country Coordinator Miguel Ayllon
University of Missouri
World-at-Large Liaisons
state police record may suffice and is much faster to obtain. Your consulate website should indicate what they require.
Authentications at the US State Department to request an Apostille stamp.
ahead for fingerprinting office hours. Request 2-3 sets of prints.
authentication process are encouraged to work with a visa processing service (may be able to get authentication within 24 hours) It is recommended that you work with an FBI approved channeler for this process.
illegible fingerprints, or incorrect payment.
not required to obtain a visa)
applicant
is not the student’s final destination
application
information for reentry to the US prior to travel for study abroad
for relevant countries to ensure accurate review of visa applications and support
Kingdom
www.nafsa.org/eavisas
Get involved: Receive visa updates - Make connections with your consulate - Help others in the field!
To find out about volunteer opportunities with CAL or the Visa Education Subcommittee, please visit www.nafsa.org/openpositions