Even though this information is about B (i.e., tourist and business) visas to the US, it may offer some insights into trends related to the issuance/refusal rates for student visas. You can assume that, in most cases, the refusal rates are higher. Below are the B visa refusal rates for the top ten sending countries for US-bound international studens, using SEVIS … Continue reading Adjusted Refusal Rate – B Visas Only (Fiscal Year 2011)
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When Federal Agents Come Calling: Educating Campus Stakeholders
Sounds scary, huh? This is the name of a webinar offered by NAFSA: Association of International Educators on 22 March. For $149 for members ($189 for nonmembers) you could have “come away with strategies for building positive relationships with federal agents and dealing with difficult situations.” According to the webinar “U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently … Continue reading When Federal Agents Come Calling: Educating Campus Stakeholders
High School Completion Programs in Washington State: Off to a “Running Start”
It is well-known that the majority of Vietnamese students begin their US higher education at a community college (two-year school) as a gateway to a four-year college or university to complete their bachelor's degree. A community college program in Washington state that allows student to earn a Washington high school diploma and a university transfer associate degree in just two years, … Continue reading High School Completion Programs in Washington State: Off to a “Running Start”
“Our Member Universities are the leaders in on line distance learning…”
I feel so empowered! 🙂 I just received an email from Martha (or whatever her/his/its name is), an Academic Counselor at College Degree Fast, the subject of a previous post, informing me that my requested degree choice Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration has been approved by the following accredited universities: Central Western University (Texas) Southern National University … Continue reading “Our Member Universities are the leaders in on line distance learning…”
Survey of Current & Future Vietnamese Students in the United States
I recently tabulated the results of an anonymous and impressionistic (i.e., unscientific) Internet survey that I conducted using SurveyMonkey. The purpose of this brief survey was to get a general idea of the post-graduation plans of current and future Vietnamese students in the U.S. In response to one of the key questions about what students plan … Continue reading Survey of Current & Future Vietnamese Students in the United States
Interview with Voice of Vietnam
I had an interview the other day with a reporter from Voice of Vietnam (VOV), Vietnam's national radio station. The topic? US Community Colleges (CCs). After citing a litany of reasons why CCs have become so popular in recent years among Vietnamese and other international students (e.g., much less expensive than four-year schools, open admission policy, smaller … Continue reading Interview with Voice of Vietnam
Study in the States (US Department of Homeland Security)
This is good news for international students and a wise policy move for the United States. Perhaps the first steps towards laying a groundwork for a national export council for higher education? I look forward to learning more specifics. The devil is always in the details. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is launching a new … Continue reading Study in the States (US Department of Homeland Security)
Vietnamese Student Visa Applications to Australia Drop by 31%
A Guest Post By Justin Birch Australia has enjoyed its status as the number one destination for Vietnamese university students but it shouldn't get too comfortable. A recent report released by the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship reveals that offshore applications from Vietnamese students dropped by 31%. This decrease is not the largest, however, with India’s applications having … Continue reading Vietnamese Student Visa Applications to Australia Drop by 31%
Nhìn nhận về việc cấp visa sinh viên của Hoa Kỳ ở Việt Nam
Bài viết này nhắc tới một câu hỏi dường như rất đơn giản nhưng cũng rất quan trọng: Tỉ lệ visa sinh viên (F1) được đồng ý và bị từ chối cấp là bao nhiêu? Theo con số thống kê của Bộ ngoại giao Mỹ, số visa sinh viên được đồng ý cấp trên toàn … Continue reading Nhìn nhận về việc cấp visa sinh viên của Hoa Kỳ ở Việt Nam
“How the U.S. Can Stop Hindering Higher-Education Exports”
This is the title of an excellent article by Mitch Leventhal calling for the creation of a national export council for higher education in the U.S., which appeared in the 22 May 2011 issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education. Dr. Leventhal is vice chancellor for global affairs at the State University of New York, … Continue reading “How the U.S. Can Stop Hindering Higher-Education Exports”
An International Educator in Vietnam 
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