International Center News for Faculty and Staff – May 6, 2024

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Photo Highlights from Holi Fest hosted by The South Asian Student Intercultural Association (S-ASIA) on April 13. The event was sponsored by S-ASIA, D&I and the International Center. Four photos of students posing and participating in throwing colored powders in celebration of Holi. The International Center is open all summer! Summer International Center Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm Drop-In Hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 2 pm to 4 pm Appointments can be scheduled through Handshake. The URL for Handshake is: https://clarkson.joinhandshake.com/edu Search for Global Opportunities in CU Global at this link: https://clarkson-horizons.symplicity.com/https://clarkson-horizons.symplicity.com/
Study Abroad If you know a student interested in participating in a spring 2025 semester study abroad experience, it’s not too late. Please send them our way! Email internationalcenter@clarkson.edu International Recruiting Tips & Challenges As the recruiting season begins please be mindful that students from certain countries may encounter delays in visa processing. The latest challenge with visa processing is INDIA. Visa appointment availability has decreased considerably. It has been reported that wait times for appointments in India are as follows: Chennai - 333 days Hyderabad - 287 days Kolkata - 279 days New Delhi - 205 days Mumbai - 913 days The US Consulates in India have indicated that more appointments will be open soon but a timeline has not been given. Students should consider: Requesting an expedited appointment If they are not able to get an expedited appointment, they could apply in a third country (provided they can afford the additional cost and burden.) It is important to understand that when students apply for their student visa, they are required to answer 3 basic questions: What is the reason for your travel to the United States? How do you plan to pay for your educational expenses? Prove strong ties to your home country. The US Department of State continues to make student visa applications a priority.
International Visitors: The Process The International Center assists departments and faculty sponsors with hiring or hosting international faculty, staff and scholars under the J Exchange Visitor Program. This includes: assistance with immigration document preparation arrival guide for J Scholars general scholar advising to those on J visa status Clarkson can issue documents under the following categories: J Professor / Research Scholar: Individual whose primary duties are teaching or research. These categories commingle. Length of stay is 3-weeks to 5-years J1 Short-Term Scholar: A professor, research scholar or person with similar education or accomplishments coming to the US on a short-term visit for the purpose of lecturing, observing, training or demonstrating special skills. Length of stay is up to 6-months. J Student Intern: Student pursuing a degree outside the US where the internship is fulfilling the education objective for his/her degree at home institution. Special conditions do apply. Length of stay is 3-weeks to 1-year. Please visit the International Center intranet to view the Steps to host a J-1 Scholar: https://intranet.clarkson.edu/student-life/international-center/cu-faculty-staff/#hosting Important Note: Please allow at least 2 - 3 months processing prior to the start of the J program. This allows enough time for International Center staff to review and process the visa paperwork, visa processing - and - travel to Clarkson University. Please email internationalcenter@clarkson.edu with any questions or requests. Zoom Open Hours Starting again soon for new deposited International Students! Please encourage your new international students to attend! These sessions will assist them with pre arrival questions. When? Wednesdays from 9-10 am Come in We're Open! The International Center is OPEN all summer for Appointments (Schedule in Handshake) and Drop In Hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 2 - 4 PM

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