By on March 6th, 2014
SEVP, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) is a part of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that acts as the bridge for government organizations that have an interest in information on international students. SEVP has the important role of protecting national security while supporting the international student exchange for the more than one million international students, exchange visitors and their dependents in the United States. Here is a nice video that gives a quick overview of the program.
By on March 4th, 2014
Benefits of Becoming a Host Family
Universal Student Housing (USH) connects US families with students worldwide. Hosting a student is a rewarding and memorable experience. Check out the slideshare presentation to learn more about the benefits of being a USH Host family.
By on February 28th, 2014
J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program [Video]
The J-1 Visa offers cultural and educational exchange opportunities in the United States through a variety of programs overseen by the U.S. State Department. Here is a video by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Robin J. Lerner, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State of Private Sector Exchange, tells about the people-to-people exchange opportunities the J-1 Visa program offers to people around the globe.