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International Students on Campus Why We Must Care
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Presenters Chief Dan Dusseau
Northern Virginia Community College Lt. John Weinstein
Northern Virginia Community College
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Bottom Line Up Front Visa/transcript fraud is a serious problem
Costly Injurious to Colleges
brand Multi-dimensional Uncoordinated
Based to an extent on faith
Conducive to fraud Potentially
dangerous
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Our Goals Minimize criminality based on cultural differences Monitor the precursors to terrorism to:
Avoid violence on campus and society in general Avoid use of college documentation as legitimate ID
Recognize/respond to visa/transcript fraud Promote full integration of international students
(I/S) into college experience
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NOVAs Challenges Largest of VA Comm. Coll. Systems
23 colleges: ~75K students 6 campuses/ 3 centers; centrally
administered. Teach at 300-400 locations.
NOVA is the 9th most internationally diverse U.S. higher ed. institution Students from 180 countries
NOVA has ~2,000+ I/S on campus per year and 5th highest I/S enrollment for U.S. CCs
NOVA administers the Community College Initiative Program (CCIP) Funded by State Department, Provides opportunities for foreign
students to develop leadership capabilities, professional skills, and English language proficiency, at a U.S. community college.
Since CCIPs 2007 establishment, more than 75 community colleges have hosted over 2,740 participants from 21 countries.
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Evolving Immigration Environment
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Top 10 Places of Origin of I/S in US
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Do we have a Problem? Student letter, dated, February 17, 2014, to Dean Hello, Im letting you know about a company called Integrated Academics which I have used to do my homework. They have taken all my classes for me and I did not do any of the work. I am writing to let you know how big the problem is. All of the Arab students that I know use a service like Integrated Academics where the company does homework for them. We give the company all the sign in information and we dont have to do anything but go to classes sometimes. IT is a very bad thing and I thing (sic) we should stop this (sic) actions. Please contact me so that we can talk about this. Cheating is big problem with Saudi, Qatari and other Arabic students. /s/ Saif al XXXXXXX
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Why We Must Care Fraud in international higher
ed is a $1.5-$2.5b business (Redden, 2012)
I/S applications are increasing
Illegitimate international applications and transcripts are not new, but appear to be increasing (Redden, 2012)
Most schools lack procedures to identify/deal with the problem
College advisors promise university acceptance for I/S (Swan, 2012)
Fake universities (e.g., Tri Valley, Univ. of North Virginia) result in visa fraud (Mishra, 2012)
There are loopholes and gaps in our system (Mishra, 2012)
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Case Background In July 2013, NOVAs International Student Affairs
Office Coordinator reported a problem with a student on an F-1 student visa Students record had a hold (unfulfilled
requirement) which prevented him from getting an I-20 (student visa)
Discovered possible fraudulent English proficiency transcript and visa fraud involving I-20
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I-20 Student Visa
Get accepted by a school
Pay SEVIS fee & receive I-20
Complete F-1 visa application
Attend visa interview at embassy
F-1 visa approval
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I-20s (cont.) If education requirements not completed in time, Designated School Official
(DSO) can terminate students in SEVIS Student must be actively enrolled in school (ESL or degree program) must maintain passing grades must demonstrate English proficiency to be accepted to NVCC degree-
granting program Documentary proof: transcript from another College/University equivalent
to NVCCs ENGL111 Failure to meet standards may result in:
F-1 status termination Requirement to leave U.S.
English proficiency requirement encouraged students to look for a quick fix.
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Investigation Process Interviewed the student who admitted
having spent $1200 for a third party to handle the education requirements
$1200 more was due when I-20 requirements were completed
Student had a payment receipt Investigation identified Integrated
Academics as company charging students for an I-20
Company caters to I/S: advertises various student services, such as securing college admissions and providing academic advising/tutoring
NVCC PD & DHS task force established 5,000+ hours dedicated to case
NVCC PD audited ~200 I/S population student records/transcripts
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Investigative Findings NVCC PD found official and
unofficial transcripts in question, primarily from Strayer, Keiser, and Adams State universities
Transcripts were secured and submitted by Integrated Academics (IA) (often with altered names/DOBs)
Majority of NVCC students with fake transcripts came from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE
Undercover agent went to IA and secured services (transcript and completed homework/tests) Paid IA $6,000.
Multiple warrants served on IA for computers, documents and cash/other proof; also a search warrant at Strayer for documents
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Investigative Findings Found NVCC tests with answers and
emails explaining how IA would handle full course loads and costs
IA provided fraudulent transcripts to students who failed to meet English proficiency standards ($2,400/student)
IA had student ID #s, accounts, and email addresses; corresponded with NOVA
IA paid professors/others to complete NOVA tests (sometimes on-line from Washington State IP address)
Students used the companys address and conspirators home address as their own
Company had templates of official transcripts on computers created > 58 Strayer Univ. transcripts
Found documentation broken down by name of class, students in class, NOVA students ID and password information
Tutors completed coursework Approximately 150 students involved and
forwarded by police for College adjudication Feds/State declined student
prosecution
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Federal Charges Strayer staff member
getting kickbacks (~$37K) for creating fake transcripts on official Strayer correspondence was charged in Federal court
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Federal Charges IA owners charged federally:
During 1 year, IA showed $2.3m in gross receipts
Over $300,000 in asset forfeiture
All 3 pled guilty to conspiracy, immigration fraud, and other charges Jail time
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NOVA Internal Task Force Findings 1. Document delivery/receipt of I-20s, transcripts, and verifying
documentation not controlled 2. Authority to make changes to I-20s not clear 3. Campus Designated Security Official (DSO) role confusion 4. Multiple databases created confusion/needless redundancy and
lacked coordination 5. Lack of procedures and adequate staffing caused inconsistencies 6. Lack of staff training/development generated ad hoc solutions 7. Poor coordination between 3 different English learning programs
(workforce, college ESL program, academic) created gaps
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Lessons Learned This fraud is pervasive throughout
U.S. according to suspects State/federal laws and student
conduct codes did not adequately address IAs (and other companies) fraudulent actions
State Code for transcript fraud may be a better criminal avenue
Consider requiring English placement testing for all international students
Accept only sealed official transcripts and/or official documents from TOEFL, IELTS
Transcript audits may identify: Over-representation of same
transfer colleges Fake colleges Same U.S. home addresses Same classes Lack of English proficiency
comments by instructors and other students
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Lessons Learned (cont.) At urging of police, College created
internal task force and revisited policies, structure, and staffing
Coordination essential with internal and external partners
College officials (financial aid, student discipline, student life, admissions, etc.)
Local police ICE Embassies Attorneys Commonwealth Attorney/Grand Jury Saudi Arabia Cultural Mission (SACM) Victim universities (Strayer & Adams
State)
Lack of consistency across campuses about acceptance of transcripts: To level up from ESL to credit To meet prerequisites
DHS not watching I-20 Students FBI was interested, but info was
one-way Remember to protect the College
brand.
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Dealing with International Students
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A Stranger in a Strange Land First time abroad, to study at a Colombian university Living with a host family; minimum contact with Americans Didnt know culture
Stuck out like a sore thumb (dress, accent, mannerisms) Spanish not very good: astounding language mistakes Passport and money stolen on Day 2 Police not very responsive (US Embassy less so!) Confusion, frustration and resentment!
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Dealing with International Students Trust Constitutional Safeguards Legal Safeguards Title IX Its in our best interest to keep them safe and
feeling accepted
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Challenges (like dealing with Millennials, but amplified)
Fear/Negative image of the police Often instruments of oppression in own countries
Potential radicalization on campus No support structure; stay with own kind New culture, some aspects of which may be offensive
Cultural issues may be associated with criminality/Clery/T9 issues Different concepts of male/female relations, entitlement vs.
merit, etc.
Politics of immigration
Bottom line: students are under the influence
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Fear of the Police Constitutional safeguards
1st Amendment (freedom of speech and association) 4th Amendment (freedom against unreasonable search; concept of
consensual encounters) 5th Amendment (no self incrimination) 14th Amendment (Due process/equal protection under the law)
Complaint/internal affairs processes (no retaliation/unbiased) Concept of protect and serve
Role of police in: Securing campus as key to ensuring successful academic environment Creating a sense of community in which all students have a stake.
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Sources of Misunderstanding and Behaviors (Problems for I/S and Police)
Personal space
Eye contact
Gestures/non-verbal communications
Punctuality
Attitudes toward authority Attitudes toward diversity
Attitudes toward gender and
unwanted touching
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The Politics of Immigration (reduce apprehension through education)
Probable cause Balance/separation of
powers Discretion Equal protection/due process Campus police are
independent from ICE operations
No profiling: do not know immigration status
before making a stop Campus police actions do not
determine deportation decisions Detentions/arrests are not for
punishment or motivated by hate for keeping campuses safe
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Are There Terrorists On Campus? Now What?
Foreign- and native-born No prior recognition or tracking by NOVA or
College Police Former/current students charged with
terrorist-related incidents
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2010 Waqar Khan, Ramy Zamzam, Umar Chaudhry, Ahmed Minni, Aman Hassan
All traveled to Pakistan to join the fight against American forces in Afghanistan.
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2011 Yonathan Melaku Fired at the Pentagon, Marine Corps and Coast Guard recruiting centers
2012 Liban Haji Mohamed
Charged with providing material support and resources to al-Shabaab
2015 Reza Niknejad Went to Syria to fight for ISIS
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2016 Joseph Hassan Farrokh Attempted travel from U.S. to Syria to fight on behalf of ISIS
2016 Mahmoud Amin Mohamed Elhassan
Attempted travel from U.S. to Syria to fight on behalf of ISIS
2016 Mohamed Jamal Khweis ISIS defector indicted on charges of helping a terrorist organization (fighting for ISIS) after being captured by Kurds in Iraq.
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2016 Mohamed Jalloh Plotting a domestic terrorist attack on behalf of the Islamic State
2016 Haris Qamar Attempting to provide material support and resources to ISIS
2017 Michael Queen Soufian Amri
Conspiracy to obstruct justice & false statements involving international terrorism, obstruction of justice in Qamar case.
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2010 Paul & Nadia Rockwood
Violent jihad-promoting & began researching possible targets for execution. Moved to AK. In 2010, he formalized his list (15 specific targets) Wife, Nadia, helped disseminate the list.
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Strategies for Success Minimize criminality due to cultural differences
Outreach (provide info to I/S, such as sexual assault, scams, larcenies, etc. via newsletter, presentations at clubs, new student orientations)
Department diversity (national origin, race, gender, language); officer training (diversity)
Monitor precursors to terrorism to: Promote situational awareness on campus (integrate Parking, Facilities, etc.) Overcome unwillingness to report suspicious behavior Pay attention to social media Identify priority targets (e.g., CARVER) and harden security Integrated situational awareness (parking/facilities; student discipline) Liaison/MOU with local responders, JTTF and Fusion Center Create atmosphere so I/S have stake in system; feel they can approach police TTX with campus community leaders and local responders
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Strategies for Success (cont.) Avoid/recognize/respond to visa/transcript fraud
Adequate staffing, policies/procedures, and training on indicators Full integration of I/S into college experience
Outreach (e.g., training, newsletter, attending student club meetings) Mentorship/support student activities and clubs Describe police role in enhancing education via safe campuses Protections (constitutional, complaint process) Friendly, accessible patrol on foot and bicycles Culture of service to campus community (campus police are not feds) Create a sense of belonging
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Conclusion Emphasis on:
Serve as well as protect Educate about safeguards
Outreach is key Newsletters/Mentorship/ involvement in clubs Sensitivity/awareness of
officers Diversity of department Avoid isolation of international
students
Integration/coordination with all college, local and federal stakeholders
Pay attention to social media and news accounts
Participation/relationship with JTTF
Visa/transcript fraud is wide-spread; know signs and what to do (handout)
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This is our Goal!
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Pennsylvania
OPEN DOORS FACT SHEET: Pennsylvania
Educational Exchange Data from Open Doors 2016 INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
Rank in U.S. Total
FOREIGN STUDENTS IN THE STATE
#6 48,453 (+6.0%) ESTIMATED FOREIGN STUDENTS EXPENDITURE IN THE STATE**
$1,699,470,627
* Rankings include all 50 U.S. states in addition to Washington, D.C. ** Economic analysis produced by NAFSA: Association of International Educators based on enrollment data from Open Doors 2016. www.nafsa.org/eis
INSTITUTIONS WITH THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF FOREIGN STUDENTS
Institution City Total
Penn State University - University Park University Park 8,084 Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh 7,051 University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia 6,221
Drexel University Philadelphia 3,984 University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 3,946
LEADING PLACES OF ORIGIN FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS IN THE STATE
Rank Place of Origin % Total
1 China 38.8 2 India 15.0 3 Saudi Arabia 7.0 4 South Korea 5.8 5 Canada 2.5
AMERICAN STUDENTS ABROAD
TOTAL NUMBER OF U.S. STUDY ABROAD STUDENTS ENROLLED THROUGH INSTITUTIONS IN THE STATE
2013/14 2014/15 19,039 18,927
STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE FUNDED PROGRAMS
Exchange Program Fulbright Program Gilman Program
2015/16 2016/17 2014/15 2015/16 U.S. Students from colleges and universities in the state
112
110
108
99
Foreign Students at colleges and universities in the state
192
198
N/A
OPEN DOORS FACT SHEET: Pennsylvania
Educational Exchange Data from Open Doors 2016
INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
Rank in U.S.
Total
FOREIGN STUDENTS IN THE STATE
#6
48,453
(+6.0%)
ESTIMATED FOREIGN STUDENTS EXPENDITURE IN THE
STATE**
$1,699,470,627
* Rankings include all 50 U.S. states in addition to Washington, D.C.
** Economic analysis produced by NAFSA: Association of International Educators based on enrollment data from Open Doors
2016. www.nafsa.org/eis
INSTITUTIONS WITH THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF FOREIGN STUDENTS
Institution
City
Total
Penn State University - University Park
University Park
8,084
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh
7,051
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
6,221
Drexel University
Philadelphia
3,984
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
3,946
LEADING PLACES OF ORIGIN FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS IN THE STATE
Rank
Place of Origin
% Total
1
China
38.8
2
India
15.0
3
Saudi Arabia
7.0
4
South Korea
5.8
5
Canada
2.5
AMERICAN STUDENTS ABROAD
TOTAL NUMBER OF U.S. STUDY ABROAD STUDENTS ENROLLED THROUGH INSTITUTIONS IN THE STATE
2013/14
2014/15
19,039
18,927
STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE FUNDED PROGRAMS
Exchange Program
Fulbright Program
Gilman Program
2015/16
2016/17
2014/15
2015/16
U.S. Students from colleges and
universities in the state
112
110
108
99
Foreign Students at colleges and
universities in the state
192
198
N/A
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Texas
OPEN DOORS FACT SHEET: Texas
Educational Exchange Data from Open Doors 2016 INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
Rank in U.S. Total
FOREIGN STUDENTS IN THE STATE
#3 82,184 (+8.7%) ESTIMATED FOREIGN STUDENTS EXPENDITURE IN THE STATE**
$1,922,928,083
* Rankings include all 50 U.S. states in addition to Washington, D.C. ** Economic analysis produced by NAFSA: Association of International Educators based on enrollment data from Open Doors 2016. www.nafsa.org/eis
INSTITUTIONS WITH THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF FOREIGN STUDENTS
Institution City Total
University of Texas - Dallas Dallas 8,145 Texas A&M University College Station 6,940
University of Texas - Arlington Arlington 6,169 University of Texas - Austin Austin 6,069
Houston Community College System Houston 5,649
LEADING PLACES OF ORIGIN FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS IN THE STATE Rank Place of Origin % Total
1 India 24.1 2 China 17.6 3 Mexico 8.9 4 Vietnam 5.2 5 Saudi Arabia 5.0
AMERICAN STUDENTS ABROAD
TOTAL NUMBER OF U.S. STUDY ABROAD STUDENTS ENROLLED THROUGH INSTITUTIONS IN THE STATE
2013/14 2014/15 14,946 16,605
STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE FUNDED PROGRAMS
Exchange Program Fulbright Program Gilman Program
2015/16 2016/17 2014/15 2015/16 U.S. Students from colleges and universities in the state
51
51
187
239
Foreign Students at colleges and universities in the state
131
152
N/A
OPEN DOORS FACT SHEET: Texas
Educational Exchange Data from Open Doors 2016
INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
Rank in U.S.
Total
FOREIGN STUDENTS IN THE STATE
#3
82,184
(+8.7%)
ESTIMATED FOREIGN STUDENTS EXPENDITURE IN THE
STATE**
$1,922,928,083
* Rankings include all 50 U.S. states in addition to Washington, D.C.
** Economic analysis produced by NAFSA: Association of International Educators based on enrollment data from Open Doors
2016. www.nafsa.org/eis
INSTITUTIONS WITH THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF FOREIGN STUDENTS
Institution
City
Total
University of Texas - Dallas
Dallas
8,145
Texas A&M University
College Station
6,940
University of Texas - Arlington
Arlington
6,169
University of Texas - Austin
Austin
6,069
Houston Community College System
Houston
5,649
LEADING PLACES OF ORIGIN FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS IN THE STATE
Rank
Place of Origin
% Total
1
India
24.1
2
China
17.6
3
Mexico
8.9
4
Vietnam
5.2
5
Saudi Arabia
5.0
AMERICAN STUDENTS ABROAD
TOTAL NUMBER OF U.S. STUDY ABROAD STUDENTS ENROLLED THROUGH INSTITUTIONS IN THE STATE
2013/14
2014/15
14,946
16,605
STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE FUNDED PROGRAMS
Exchange Program
Fulbright Program
Gilman Program
2015/16
2016/17
2014/15
2015/16
U.S. Students from colleges and
universities in the state
51
51
187
239
Foreign Students at colleges and
universities in the state
131
152
N/A
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California
OPEN DOORS FACT SHEET: California
Educational Exchange Data from Open Doors 2016 INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
Rank in U.S. Total
FOREIGN STUDENTS IN THE STATE
#1 149,328 (+10.5 %) ESTIMATED FOREIGN STUDENTS EXPENDITURE IN THE STATE**
$5,215,216,463
* Rankings include all 50 U.S. states in addition to Washington, D.C. ** Economic analysis produced by NAFSA: Association of International Educators based on enrollment data from Open Doors 2016. www.nafsa.org/eis
INSTITUTIONS WITH THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF FOREIGN STUDENTS
Institution City Total
University of Southern California Los Angeles 13,340 University of California - Los Angeles Los Angeles 11,513 University of California - San Diego La Jolla 7,556 University of California - Berkeley Berkeley 7,313
University of California - Irvine Irvine 5,647
LEADING PLACES OF ORIGIN FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS IN THE STATE Rank Place of Origin % Total
1 China 35.3 2 India 12.4 3 South Korea 7.2 4 Saudi Arabia 3.9 5 Taiwan 3.4
AMERICAN STUDENTS ABROAD
TOTAL NUMBER OF U.S. STUDY ABROAD STUDENTS ENROLLED THROUGH INSTITUTIONS IN THE STATE
2013/14
2014/15
29,177 30,142
STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE FUNDED PROGRAMS
Exchange Program Fulbright Program Gilman Program 2015/16 2016/17 2014/15 2015/16
U.S. Students from colleges and universities in the state
181 193 489
480 Foreign Students at colleges and universities in the state
369 369
N/A
OPEN DOORS FACT SHEET: California
Educational Exchange Data from Open Doors 2016
INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
Rank in U.S.
Total
FOREIGN STUDENTS IN THE STATE
#1
149,328
(+10.5 %)
ESTIMATED FOREIGN STUDENTS EXPENDITURE IN THE
STATE**
$5,215,216,463
* Rankings include all 50 U.S. states in addition to Washington, D.C.
** Economic analysis produced by NAFSA: Association of International Educators based on enrollment data from Open Doors
2016. www.nafsa.org/eis
INSTITUTIONS WITH THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF FOREIGN STUDENTS
Institution
City
Total
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
13,340
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles
11,513
University of California - San Diego
La Jolla
7,556
University of California - Berkeley
Berkeley
7,313
University of California - Irvine
Irvine
5,647
LEADING PLACES OF ORIGIN FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS IN THE STATE
Rank
Place of Origin
% Total
1
China
35.3
2
India
12.4
3
South Korea
7.2
4
Saudi Arabia
3.9
5
Taiwan
3.4
AMERICAN STUDENTS ABROAD
TOTAL NUMBER OF U.S. STUDY ABROAD STUDENTS ENROLLED THROUGH INSTITUTIONS IN THE STATE
2013/14
2014/15
29,177
30,142
STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE FUNDED PROGRAMS
Exchange Program
Fulbright Program
Gilman Program
2015/16
2016/17
2014/15
2015/16
U.S. Students from colleges and
universities in the state
181
193
489
480
Foreign Students at colleges and
universities in the state
369
369
N/A
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Virginia
OPEN DOORS FACT SHEET: Virginia
Educational Exchange Data from Open Doors 2016 INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
Rank in U.S. Total
FOREIGN STUDENTS IN THE STATE
#16 19,549 (+7.3%) ESTIMATED FOREIGN STUDENTS EXPENDITURE IN THE STATE**
$587,648,103
* Rankings include all 50 U.S. states in addition to Washington, D.C. ** Economic analysis produced by NAFSA: Association of International Educators based on enrollment data from Open Doors 201 www.nafsa.org/eis
INSTITUTIONS WITH THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF FOREIGN STUDENTS
Institution City Total
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg 4,020 George Mason University Fairfax 3,123
University of Virginia - Charlottesville Charlottesville 2,573 Northern Virginia Community College Annandale 1,855
Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond 1,703
LEADING PLACES OF ORIGIN FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS IN THE STATE Rank Place of Origin % Total
1 China 26.3 2 India 12.6 3 Saudi Arabia 9.1 4 South Korea 6.4 5 Vietnam 3.2
AMERICAN STUDENTS ABROAD
TOTAL NUMBER OF U.S. STUDY ABROAD STUDENTS ENROLLED THROUGH INSTITUTIONS IN THE STATE
2013/14 2014/15 10,023 10,400
STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE FUNDED PROGRAMS
Exchange Program Fulbright Program Gilman Program
2015/16 2016/17 2014/15 2015/16 U.S. Students from colleges and universities in the state
53
49
48
44
Foreign Students at colleges and universities in the state
66
70
N/A
OPEN DOORS FACT SHEET: Virginia
Educational Exchange Data from Open Doors 2016
INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
Rank in U.S.
Total
FOREIGN STUDENTS IN THE STATE
#16
19,549
(+7.3%)
ESTIMATED FOREIGN STUDENTS EXPENDITURE IN THE
STATE**
$587,648,103
* Rankings include all 50 U.S. states in addition to Washington, D.C.
** Economic analysis produced by NAFSA: Association of International Educators based on enrollment data from Open Doors 201
www.nafsa.org/eis
INSTITUTIONS WITH THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF FOREIGN STUDENTS
Institution
City
Total
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg
4,020
George Mason University
Fairfax
3,123
University of Virginia - Charlottesville
Charlottesville
2,573
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale
1,855
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond
1,703
LEADING PLACES OF ORIGIN FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS IN THE STATE
Rank
Place of Origin
% Total
1
China
26.3
2
India
12.6
3
Saudi Arabia
9.1
4
South Korea
6.4
5
Vietnam
3.2
AMERICAN STUDENTS ABROAD
TOTAL NUMBER OF U.S. STUDY ABROAD STUDENTS ENROLLED THROUGH INSTITUTIONS IN THE STATE
2013/14
2014/15
10,023
10,400
STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE FUNDED PROGRAMS
Exchange Program
Fulbright Program
Gilman Program
2015/16
2016/17
2014/15
2015/16
U.S. Students from colleges and
universities in the state
53
49
48
44
Foreign Students at colleges and
universities in the state
66
70
N/A
International Students on CampusPresenters Bottom Line Up Front Visa/transcript fraud is a serious problemOur GoalsNOVAs Challenges Evolving Immigration Environment Top 10 Places of Origin of I/S in US Do we have a Problem?Why We Must CareCase BackgroundI-20 Student VisaI-20s (cont.)Investigation ProcessInvestigative Findings Investigative Findings Federal ChargesFederal ChargesNOVA Internal Task Force FindingsLessons LearnedLessons Learned (cont.)Slide Number 21A Stranger in a Strange LandDealing with International Students Challenges(like dealing with Millennials, but amplified)Fear of the PoliceSources of Misunderstanding and Behaviors(Problems for I/S and Police)The Politics of Immigration(reduce apprehension through education)Are There Terrorists On Campus?Now What? Slide Number 29Slide Number 30Slide Number 31Slide Number 32Slide Number 33Strategies for SuccessStrategies for Success (cont.)ConclusionThis is our Goal!Pennsylvania TexasCaliforniaVirginia