International in NWA UARK International Students and Scholars

International in NWA returns with an introduction to our two newest staff members at the office of International Students and Scholars! Nick Pevato and Kayla Milner are our International Student Advisors and they serve our F-1 students and F-2 dependents. Get to know Nick and Kayla and find out how they can help you!



RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE:


Contact Nick Pevato
Contact Kayla Milner
Dates for Full-Time F-1 Employment On Campus (scroll down)


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It's time once again to celebrate our graduating students!  We send our congratulations to all our students graduating in Fall 2022, and spotlight a recent alumna, Paulina Sobczak, who's making her mark in the world after making her mark at the University of Arkansas!



RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE:

Paulina Sobczak - Online Portfolio

Heal the River trailer

Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame feature

Service Dogs feature

University of Arkansas Fall 2022 Commencement (Ceremony 1)

University of Arkansas Fall 2022 Commencement (Ceremony 2)

Arkansas Alumni Association

UARK International Alumni Society on Facebook




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This month we talk to two special guests - Andrew Van Lew and Sara Parrott - about the realities of life in the United States if you have dependent immigration status, and resources for making your experience here better.  Also, a reminder that International Education Week is coming soon!



Resources for this episode:


F-2 Dependent Information from ISS
J-2 Dependent Information from ISS
Contact Sara Parrott
Family Resources from ISS
Ozark Literacy Council
International Education Week - University of Arkansas
International Education Week - U.S. Department of State




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On this episode of International in NWA, it's time for "Ask Audra" and we're diving into your questions!  Find out about getting paid for research studies, career resources on campus, and concerns about inflation.



Resources for this episode:


University of Arkansas Career Development Center
Handshake - Find Jobs and Internships
International Education Catastrophic Fund Application
Jane B. Gearhart Full Circle Food Pantry
International in NWA Features Full Circle Food Pantry


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In this special double episode, our guest is immigration attorney Adam Cohen, who talks about why it's so important to keep your own records of your immigration documents.  Adam discusses what types of documents are important and provides best practices for making sure your records are accurate and well-maintained.  

Links for this episode:


Adam Cohen bio

Siskind Susser PC

The Academic Immigration Handbook

U.S. Customs and Border Protection - I-94 website


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On this episode of International in NWA, it's time for spring commencement again, and with that, time for summer immigration reminders for students.  Also, our special guest is Corporal Allen Porter from the University of Arkansas Police Department, who will talk with us about safety on campus!

RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE:


University of Arkansas Police Department (UAPD)

Campus Safety "Safe Zone" App

Article - How Safe Are U.S. Campuses?

Annual Clery Reports for the University of Arkansas


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