Session
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
Ala Alahmad
Senior Int'l Advisor
Rice University, Texas
Sheena Maria Connell, DSO, ARO
Assistant Director/ ISSS
University of the Incarnate Word
San Antonio, Texas
Kathleen C. Gasparian, JD
Attorney
Gasparian Spivey Immigration
New Orleans, Louisiana
There are longstanding misconceptions and misunderstandings students, scholars, and even international offices have about the U.S. immigration system, perceived “shortcuts”, and limitations. We will break down some of the common myths perpetuated in the news, movies, and reality TV and explore how our offices can best inform and protect students against misinformation and bad actors.