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Seeking Talented Students

The 2013 Space Foundation International Student Art Contest theme If I Were Going… challenges students to imagine how they would personally experience space travel, exploration or settlement – and then interpret that idea into an original work of visual art (drawing, painting or digital). PreK-12th grade students (or age equivalent outside the U.S.) are invited to enter; teacher sponsorship is required.

The Space Foundation will give a total of 41 awards to 36 Winners: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place in each of three media/art categories for each grade level/age group. One Grand Prize winner will be selected for each grade category from among the 1st Place Winners in that group for a total of four Grand Prizes. In addition, the Space Foundation will confer a Space Foundation Achievement Award, which will be selected by the Space Foundation graphic arts team from among all the Winners.

Four Grade Categories

• PreK-2nd (3-7 years old)
• 3rd-5th (8-10 years old)
• 6th-8th (11-13 years old)
• 9th-12th (14-18 years old)

Three Art Categories

• Drawing
• Painting
• Digital

Winner Categories

• 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners (36 total) representing each grade and art category
• Four Grand Prize Winners - one for each grade category
• One Space Foundation Achievement Award

NAFSA : International Student Advising Network

Live Collegial Conversation: Recertification
DHS is statutorily required to review F and M schools every two years in order to verify their compliance with recordkeeping and reporting requirements. SEVP began the recertification program in May 2010. Four NAFSA members who have been through the recertification process recently joined us for this live, online chat. They shared their experiences and some best practice tips, and answered many other questions.

How to Prepare for Contact from U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement
How to Prepare for Contact from U.S. Immigration & Customs EnforcementSince September 11, 2001, law enforcement officials from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are more frequently visiting students and schools in search

Comprehensive Resource on Crisis Management for the International Student and Scholar Services Office
This resource consists of recommended checklists of action items to consider when dealing with crises involving international students and scholars. The resource includes general guidelines for preparation before, during and after crises.

Resources for M-1 Schools
For those working with M-1 students, finding appropriate resources can be difficult. NAFSA has excellent guidance on M-1 issues contained in its Adviser's Manual including up to date information regarding USCIS and SEVP guidelines for practical training, transfers and extensions. In addition to the Adviser's Manual, the below links are also helpful for those who advise M-1 students.

One Stop Shop of ISSS links on web
KCISS One Stop Shop of NAFSA ResourcesJuly 29, 2009 A one stop shop of resources for those new to the field of International Student & Scholar Services or new to NAFSA NAFSA's Knowledge Community for International Student and Scholar Services.

Date calculators for immigration processing
The calculators in this file have been developed as tools to help international students and scholar advisers determine time used and time remaining for various types of immigration eligibility.